The Process Behind Grow Decatur (In Process ) (FUTURE)

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The Process Behind Grow Decatur

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Being Bold Information GatheringAssessment and Analysis of FindingsValue AttributesVision DefinitionAiming High Identification of ImperativesStrategy CreationAction Plan DevelopmentWorking Together Communication and TransparencySustained EngagementGrowing DecaturImplementation Making It HappenPerformance Measurement, Assessment and Improvement

11ENGAGEMENTStakeholdersOne-on-One MeetingsFocus GroupsCommunity Constituent GroupsAspirations / ValuesCommunity VisionImperativesStrategyAction PlansSupport for Existing ActivitiesIdentification of Quick WinsDevelopment of Game-Changing Initiatives

The Process

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Aspirations / ValuesCommunity VisionImperativesStrategyAction PlansSupport for Existing ActivitiesIdentification of Quick WinsDevelopment of Game-Changing InitiativesACCOUNTABILITYCommunications / TransparencyCommunity ReportsScorecardIMPLEMENTATIONPerformance MeasurementAssessmentImprovement

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ENGAGEMENTStakeholders CommitteeThe Process

Business and LaborADMAmerenCaterpillarDecatur Memorial HospitalLaborSt. Marys HospitalTate & Lyle

Governmental UnitsCity of DecaturCounty BoardDecatur Park DistrictEducationDecatur Public SchoolsMillikin UniversityRichland Community College

Community Support and DevelopmentChamber of CommerceCommunity Foundation / Education CoalitionEconomic Development CorporationNAACPUnited Way44

ENGAGEMENTCommunity ConstituentsCOMMUNITY CONSTITUENTS COMMITTEEThe Process

The Community Constituents Committee is intended to be a source of broad-based, focused and representative input from the community.The Community Constituents Committee is intended to provide direct linkages between GROW DECATUR and various community groups- both ad-hoc and specific organizations.The plan would be to meet with the Community Constituents Committee on a bi-monthly basis to provide updates on GROW DECATUR activities and to seek input (advice, feedback and suggestions) from these important representative groups of the Decatur Community.

55Planning and Operations Committee

BE BOLDAIM HIGHWORK TOGETHER

Sharon AlpiLarry AltenbaumerCindy Deadrick-WolferBrenda HyattRobin KingLucy MurphyBruce NimsBeth NolanChris PhillipsAmanda StanderferJennifer WalkerStacey Young66Opportunity for ProsperityWe expect that all residents, businesses and organizations in Decatur will have an opportunity to prosper and succeed.All residents of Decatur who are able to work will have meaningful job opportunities, allowing them to be self-sufficient and successful.Businesses, labor, educational and community support organizations will work collaboratively to identify special needs and help provide additional support to ensure that opportunities for employment can be realized by all.All businesses and organizations in Decatur will have access to well-qualified local workers with the necessary technical, behavioral and life skills.Decatur will be known as business-friendly with supporting systems, services, resources and an infrastructure that encourages new and existing businesses to succeed and grow.Prosperity and success are not givens; individuals and organizations assume the responsibility to pursue prosperity and success for themselves and support prosperity and success for the entire community.

77Desirable place to liveWe expect Decatur to be a highly desirable community to live and learn, work and play, raise a family, visit and retire.Decatur will be a safe place to live and visit.Decatur will be clean and attractive.Our neighborhoods will be strong and robust, encouraging residents to connect with their neighbors to build a strong sense of connection and community.Decatur will be a healthy community, with highly-recognized health services, including specialized capabilities, to meet its health care requirements.The people of Decatur will welcome newcomers and help them become involved in the community.Decatur will have a good variety of quality retail, entertainment, arts and dining options, attractive to both residents and visitors.We will have a broad range of recreational options, with high-quality facilities and a strong neighborhood public park system.Residents of Decatur will be proud to show visitors around the community and Decatur home.We will develop our unique community assets, including our downtown and the lakefront, to enhance the overall quality of life for those who live here, and establish Decatur as a destination of choice.Decatur will be an affordable community, with quality housing, transportation, opportunities and activities for residents with varied economic capabilities.88Diverse environmentWe expect Decatur to embrace, value and celebrate diversity. We expect diversity to be evident in all areas, including in our population, our businesses, and our neighborhoods.Residents will recognize the strength of our diverse backgrounds, races, ethnicities, cultures, spirituality, interests, arts, music and traditions.Our communitys commitment to diversity will be evident in the education and employment success achieved by all residents of Decatur.Decatur will be driven by a diversity of economic engines, resulting in jobs across the blue-collar / white-collar spectrum.Our community will have services and activities that appeal to a variety of types of residents, including families, young professionals and retirees.The entire community, including business, labor, education, nonprofits, neighborhood leadership and governmental agencies, will work together to ensure the community achieves its diversity vision.99Excellence in educationWe expect that all residents seek and support excellence in education and personal development. Educational systems and support services in Decatur will be robust and accessible, and will provide a pathway to future educational and career success.Decaturs students will consistently realize success through access to a broad range of high-quality educational offerings that are viewed favorably by people living in and outside our community.Our educational resources will provide students with the training in academic, technical, behavioral and life skills necessary to meet the requirements of the next level of education or employment without remediation or supplemental training.Businesses, support organizations and educational providers will work together to define requirements and structure programs to ensure students possess skill and behavioral requirements necessary for a strong workforce. Lifelong learning will be encouraged as a way to maximize the potential for a full life in every way, including economically, culturally and personally.Families will recognize the importance of education, and will embrace and support the educational system; teachers, students and parents will work together toward educational success.1010STRATEGIC AREASJobs and Careers- Focus on training the workers of Decatur and preparing them for highly skilled and high-paying careers and employment within the community. Training includes academic requirements, skill development and soft skills cultivation.

Vibrant and Attractive- Make Decatur a vibrant and attractive place to live, work and play.

Community Marketing and Rebranding- Effectively tell Decaturs story. Capitalize on a diverse set of assets such as major industries, a successful group of mid-level businesses, a redeveloped Downtown and a developing Lakefront, to market Decatur as a desirable place to visit, to live, to work, to raise a family and to retire.

City Housing- Develop affordable and attractive housing opportunities in Decatur for all demographics, including low-income, young professionals, seniors, families, etc. 1111STRATEGIC AREASIntermodal Transportation Hub- Strategic development of Decatur as a transportation center, capitalizing on Decaturs central geography, its existing rail services and interconnectivity, the potential of its quality airport infrastructure and its interstate access

Growth the Middle- Develop Decatur as an attractive location for creation and growth of mid-tier businesses. Provide an encouraging environment and targeted support for companies headquartered in Decatur, to help grow businesses and increase employment. Lakefront- Support and promote lakefront development projects to provide Decatur with additional attractive options for housing, economic development, recreation and entertainment, while developing the lake to provide Decatur with an ample and reliable water supply.

20 to 40- Increase the attraction and retention of young individuals as dynamic and productive residents.

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Community EngagementFocus Groups and One-on-one MeetingsSeek feedback on value attributesSeek feedback on identified imperativesImperative Development Step 1Fact-findingData gathering due diligenceSuccesses from Other CommunitiesDefinition developmentScoping assessmentThrough November1313Next Steps

Imperative Development - Step 2Workshop Assessment of current performanceWhat is being done todayAccountabilityWho is doing whatWho should be doing what ObjectivesNovember December 1414Next Steps

November December Business Case OutlineWorkshop I-SMARTIntention- What is it you want to achieveSpecific Who, What, Where, WhyMeasurable How Much, How Often, How ManyAttainable Is it Achievable, RealisticRelevant Does It Impact overall Goals and StrategyTime-Bound - WhenWorkshop Attendees (about 12 participants)Involved and Interested StakeholdersGrow Decatur RepresentationTargeted Community Participants1515Grow Decatur: ID (Initiative Development)

Grow Decatur: ID is a process improvement mindset- complete with a toolkit- centered on collaborative:Value creationObjective realizationGrow Decatur: ID creates value from the communitys perspective through effective implementation of key imperatives based on a targeted collaborative process involving key stakeholders

TacticalOperationalStrategic1616Next Steps

November December Business Case OutlineWorkshop Costs and Resource Requirements Resource SourcesAccountabilityWho is doing what (today)Who needs to do what (going forward)Coordination Collaboration - InterconnectivityDevelopment Plan Framework- 30 / 60 / 90 DaysPackaging, Marketing, Publicity, LaunchWorkshop Attendees (about 12 participants)Involved and Interested StakeholdersGrow Decatur RepresentationTargeted Community Participants1717Next Steps parallel paths

Draft Community Strategic PlanStructure of Grow DecaturPurpose of Grow DecaturCommunity VisionCommunity Core ValuesStrategic GoalsCritical InitiativesTimelineReview Framework for Metrics and ScorecardReview Framework for Combined Action PlanJanuary 20131818Preliminary Feedback-

Explored general questions in following areas:Quality of LifeEducationEconomic ConsiderationsSurvey Update

19Preliminary Feedback- Decatur: Quality of Life

Ratings: - Poor - Needs Improvement - Average - Good - OutstandingSurvey Update

20Preliminary Feedback- Decatur: Quality of Life


21Preliminary Feedback- Decatur: Education


22Preliminary Feedback- Decatur: Education


23Preliminary Feedback- Decatur: Economic Considerations


24Preliminary Feedback- Decatur: Overall Considerations


25Preliminary Feedback- Community Ranking Overall Desirability

Ratings: is most desirable; is least desirable

Springfield

Survey Update26Preliminary Feedback-

Survey UpdateVery ImportantSomewhat Important Not Important

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