As mentioned, these sites were not part of the 1984 planning area boundary for Lincoln Park although they were part of the study area for the neighborhood. In fact, all of the properties south of Frederick Avenue and west of North Stonestreet Avenue are part of the Town Center Planning Area. However, these properties are located on the edge of the Lincoln Park neighborhood and have a significant visual and social impact for the neighborhood The Board of Education stores numerous tractor trailers on the lot adjacent to the former Lincoln High School. These are unsightly and inconsistent with the adjacent residential homes as well as detracting from the historic nature of the school building and its current use as a church and cultural center. With the exception of the former Lincoln High School building, housing is still considered the best option for redevelopment of these properties because of the closeness of the adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Institutions provide needed services to the community.
However, increasingly, many institutions are drawing members or clients from a wide area. In addition, many churches no longer operate just on the Sabbath but sponsor programs throughout the week. Increased traffic during the hours of operation and parking on residential streets can be intrusive to the neighborhood. Patrons of institutional programs may not be cognizant of neighborhood traffic patterns or issues. There is a concern within the Lincoln Park community that the expansion of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church will overwhelm the residential nature of the neighborhood.