24 INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL CENTER PLAN 2020 PLANNING DOWNTOWN�fS FUTURE TODAY LIVING DOWNTOWN MAP LV-3 LEGEND Regional Center Planning Area In addition, a number of other organizations are involved in housing construction, rehabilitation, repair or rental assistance to home owners, buyers or renters including: INHP, CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Community Action of Greater Indianapolis and the Damien Center.  Support for such organizations who help those in need should be increased. It is increasingly important to develop housing that is accessible, attractive and affordable.   For communities to be truly inclusive, there is a need for universal accessibility standards for homes.  The term visitability describes home construction strategies that are both attractive and functional for families at any stage or condition of life.  It is important for CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions and other organizations to promote visitability so new home construction, home modifications and repairs allow people with disabilities to visit their families and friends in their home. Several CDCs have been successful in assisting economic development projects for their areas.   Committee members were interested in expanding such efforts to additional CDCs.  The Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) also has been able to contract with consultants to prepare retail studies for a number of inner city areas, a strategy that should continue. Certain areas of the Regional Center should be considered for rezoning to classifications such Central Business District 2 (CBD2) and Corridor Commercial (C3C), which permit residential development in addition to certain other uses.   Some of these areas are in neighborhoods, which may make their rezoning attractive to property owners; other areas are non-residential that are potential candidates for residential redevelopment. Emphasis for rezonings in residential areas should be given to ensuring that proposed uses and the character of their development are consistent with their surroundings. GOAL 7 Protect and reinforce area neighborhoods as vital elements of the center city. OBJECTIVE Improve and expand existing neighborhoods through: compatible new housing; a range of housing types including affordable housing and family-oriented housing; improved and expanded neighborhood services including retail; and appropriate changes to the land use pattern and existing zoning to improve neighborhood conditions.  Expand potential housing sites in neighborhoods and make infrastructure and environmental improvements.  Efforts should include fostering racial and economic diversity and minimizing displacement of existing residents. See page 81 for projects and programs related to the topic of neighborhoods and neighborhood services. Retail along Massachusetts Avenue