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- A significant portion of McKinley Park (26.6 percent) is devoted to manufacturing and industrial uses. In addition to the historic Central Manufacturing District, the neighborhood is located within the boundaries of the Stockyards Planned Manufacturing District. Industrial uses are primarily located east of Ashland Avenue, and along Pershing Road.
- Excellent access to the region’s freight rail network and the interstate makes it appealing for industrial businesses to locate in McKinley Park. Businesses ranging from home goods and food manufacturers to wholesale distributors operate within the neighborhood. Industrial uses have an economic benefit for the neighborhood and the city as a whole, but also pose environmental and mobility challenges to local residents.
- While the CMD remains a strong economic asset, residents are concerned about the close proximity of industrial uses to residential areas. Stakeholders are particularly concerned about the impacts of truck traffic on the neighborhood’s air quality. The community envisions a new direction for industrial uses, one that maintains local jobs, but also ensures the health and well-being of residents.
- Fostering a business-friendly environment is an important aspect of keeping industrial businesses and jobs in the neighborhood. McKinley Park is home to a wide variety of businesses that foster the neighborhood’s industrial base. Emphasis should be placed on connecting existing and potential new businesses with assistance programs and resources, as well as encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.
- The CMD’s historic buildings are a neighborhood asset. Although many of the buildings are currently vacant, they present opportunities for future redevelopment. The CMD buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which offers various financial incentives for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of designated buildings.
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