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Encourage the relocation of inappropri- ate activities and/or those activities that will not be consistent with the goals and objectives of this Spedfic Plan. Encourage the formation of a business improvement association or similar enti- ty comprised of local merchants to pro- mote the area, help educate other busi- nesses and instill high professional and maintenance standards. 2.6 Goal Six: To create a secure atmosphere within which business and residential communities can thrive. Objectives: 1. Encourage land uses and design features that are not prone to attracting criminal activity. 2. Continue to reduce the levels of criminal activity through active and visible polic- ing efforts. 3. Attract more desirable and viable uses to the area that serve to enhance its cus- tomer base. Continue to fund and support communi- ty improvement strategies such as resi- dential rehabilitation loan programs, community policing and code enforce- ment efforts, public improvements to alleviate crime and social problems, improve the quality of life in the neigh- borhood and encourage neighborhood pride. Encourage safe pedestrian circulation through adequate lighting standards, appropriate setbacks, improved visibili- ty, well-designed landscaping and con- venient links to neighborhood shopping centers. 6. Encourage high maintenance standards for all areas of public and private land to upgrade the overall appearance of the area and increase public pride. Create an inter-agency task force to coor- dinate policing, land use regulation, housing and community service activities.