City of Martinsville VA Strategic Plan 2017

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Community Development
Goals: Provide an attractive, safe, active and creative community with a great quality of life.
Activities Key:
Key OutcomesSucess IndicatorSupporting GoalsPerformance MeasureLead ResponsibilityPriority
2.1.Work with citizen groups to determine needs and functions of community-centered facilities.Community Needs identified.Work with citizen groups to determine design, programming, functionality, and fiscal authority.Citizen participation. Identify neighborhood needs and develop plans for implementation.CouncilImmediate
2.2.Clean, attractive and vibrant neighbourhoods and communities.Maintain historic integrity of existing structures.
Create awards program for revitalization and renovation of properties. Establish additional urban community gardens and support existing gardens.Organize groups to encourage urban gardens.Quality community garden(s), embraced by the community.Community Development, Parks and Recreationmid range
2.3.Develop Plan for Rental Certification Zones.Plan exists.Develop plan for regular retail property inspections.Implementation of inspection programCommunity Development, Inspections
2.4.Expand regional transit system.Transit program.Continue to support public transit program including to neighboring outside communities.# system users.Public WorksImmediate
2.5.An environmentally responsible community.Program focusing on a Green society.Establish Green initiative.Reduced landfill wastes and reduced energy dependence.Public Worksmid range
Explore expanding recycling program.New sites determined for drop off, consider curbside pick-up, expand recyclables.Reduced landfill wastes and reduced energy dependence.Public WorksImmediate
2.6.Expansion and growth of retail, dining, cultural and educational opportunities.Comprehensive transformation plan for the City.Support C-PEG's small business development; EDC; Start-Up Martinsville; and other similar initiatives.# communities reviewed and completed implementation plan.Community Developmentimmediate to long term
2.7.Present suggested projects to The Harvest Foundation for potential funding.Community Needs identified.2.1 Work with citizen groups to determine design, programming, functionality, and fiscal authority.Citizen participation and established community centerCouncilImmediate