Establish New Businesses & Homes

1. The development of a commercial corridor will breath new life into Mantua. In particular, plans are in place to make Haverford Avenue (BETWEEN WHAT AND WHAT??) AN EXITING commercial corridor that includes a supermarket, state-of-the-art daycare center, sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and a myriad of retail businesses to entice people to come live, work and play.
   
   Improve Aesthetics
2. Having Mantua become more physically appealing consist of collaborating with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and other entities to have various landscaping and tree planting projects set up in areas that are now abandoned lots and falling-down homes. Moreover, lighting and street furtishings, along with refurbished sidewalks and playgrounds, would give the community a more refreshing appeal.
   
   Fight Crime
3. A 24 hour bicycle patrol will be established in conjuction with area town watches, and the local police. NSSD will also provide escort services to anyone doing business in, or residing in Mantua.
   
   Stimulate Job Opportunities
4. Once Businesses are established, the creation of new jobs is inevitable. Such new jobs would need to give priority to area residents who would then have even more of an incentive to insure the safety of the community and its businesses.
   
   Establish Health & Human Services
5. Providing health-related information and activities for residents of Mantua is a wise investment in human capital. Doing this creates a sense of giving back to the community, which, in return, strums up support for the overall revitalization effort and all the visible partners involved in that effort.
   Facilitate Educational and Training Services
6. By collaborating with reputable institutions of higher-learning such as Drexel University, NSSD, MCIC and WPP will be able to disseminate information about educational services available to the community as well as any pertinent advice and/or tips to enhance the quality of life for Mantua residents.

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