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Resolution Adopting the City of Wilmington 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHREAS, the City of Wilmington Strategic Plan translates the vision and goals of the City into an actionable strategy that guides the organization's focus, work, and resource alignment; and,
WHEREAS, in an effort to continuously improve the quality of life for our citizens, the City engages in a process to update its Strategic Plan every three to five years; and,
WHEREAS, the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan allows the City to be transparent about organizational goals, to focus efforts, and to promote accountability; and,
WHEREAS, City Council is asked to adopt the plan to include the Focus Areas, Objectives, and Initiatives, but the he performance measures will not be included in the adoption to allow staff flexibility to respond to community needs and enable earlier course corrections.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, the Wilmington City Council adopts the following focus areas, strategies, and initiatives as the essential components of the City's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan:
Focus Area: Housing & Neighborhoods
The City will create a thriving, inclusive, and affordable community of neighborhoods.
Objectives:
1. Improve the availability and options of quality housing that is affordable to a broad range of income levels.
2. Foster vibrant neighborhoods that connect existing and future residents to the places where people work, live, and play.
3. Utilize public engagement strategies to better align city services with community priorities across all neighborhoods throughout the city.
Initiatives:
1.1. Create more pathways for housing opportunities.
1.2. Evaluate City policies and codes to reduce barriers to the development of affordable housing.
1.3. Enhance collaboration with the private sector and non-profits to find sustainable housing solutions for persons at risk or experiencing homelessness.
2.1. Support programming for healthy homes that are sa...
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