Overview

The Keith Creek neighborhood association has been awarded R1's Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) support. Through this support, R1 will engage with the community and develop a planning document to address the neighborhood's most pressing livability challenges. This project will be directly informed by the residents of the Keith Creek neighborhood.

Region 1 Planning Council's (R1) Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) aims to improve communities’ quality of life through sustainable, accessible, and vibrant development.

LCI provides technical assistance to neighborhoods, helping them address livability challenges like housing, transportation, and economic growth. Neighborhoods that receive this assistance will later be eligible for funding to implement infrastructure projects.

To learn more about this initiative, visit R1's website at: r1planning.org/planning/livable-communities-initiative/

The Keith Creek Neighborhood Association's application identified investment in the neighborhood as crucial to improving its resilience and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

The application identified the following neighborhood goals:

  • Improve walkability & bikeability
  • Become age-friendly
  • Reduce flooding
  • Retain or improve existing character
  • Attract investment and development
  • Broaden housing choices

In January 2025, the Keith Creek Neighborhood Association was selected by the R1 Governing Board as the 2025 LCI recipient! Currently, R1 is coordinating initial project development and timelines with neighborhood representatives.

Keith Creek neighborhood sign next to plants along a street

Livability Challenges

The LCI program identifies challenges the Keith Creek neighborhood faces and determines areas of improvement to foster a stronger sense of community and create a more desirable place to live.

  • Flooding

    Located in close proximity to the Keith Creek, the neighborhood regularly experiences flooding, leading to costly damages.

  • Mobility

    The neighborhood has limited mobility options and would benefit from walkability and bikeability improvements, such as bike lanes, better sidewalk conditions, etc.

  • Housing

    The neighborhood struggles with limited housing options and poorly maintained housing conditions.

  • Neighborhood Character

    The neighborhood is filled with historic and modern character that can be retained and enhanced.