Community Plans Future of Your Dreams
Thursday, January 31st, 2008New Town Strategic Plan New Town’s Horizens Steering Committee took input from over 200 people and wrote plans to make our community a welcome and safe If one of these strategies appeals to you and you want to join in the fun, call the NDSU Extension Office at 627-3446 or comment at the bottom of the post. New Town Strategic Planning Vision Statement - New Town is a community:That welcomes everyone in our community and provides a sense of belonging;That embraces the cultural diversity of our community and draws on the strengths and talents of each community member;Where all citizens are safe and secure and have equal access to services and amenities; including education, healthcare, recreation and cultural activities;That looks for opportunity and develops partnerships with government, citizens, business, educational and service communities Supports a diverse and resilient economic baseThat provides ample employment and business opportunity to all community members;Engages community members in public involvement and community improvementResponsible to the needs of its citizens. KEY THEME OR CATEOGORY TO WORK ON : WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTGOAL 1: Address the need for vocational trades and provide jobs for community members
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Local Schools will expand and develop their vocational and agricultural trades. | Local Schools, School Board, Extension, College | 2009 | When the school has classes available. |
| Conduct a comprehensive Workforce Study to determine skill sets of people and recruit, attract and develop businesses appropriately. | ND Job Service, TAT TERO (Tribal Employment Rights and Opportunity), College, Extension | Spring 2008 | Surveys are in hand and being returned for measurable data. |
| Job Training (for entry level positions and vocational trades) | College, Job Service,Extension | 2009 | Provide specific training for entry level positions. |
| Mentorship/Job Shadowing/Career Planning | College, Tribe, Local Business, Chamber,Schools | 2009 | When mentors and mentees have been assigned |
KEY THEME OR CATEOGORY TO WORK ON : SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSIONGOAL 1: GROW AND DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Expand the MarketPlace Program | Tribal CEDS, Extension, FBCC, Chamber, City Council | Spring of 2009 | At the Marketplace Spring of 2009, Attract 100 participants (10 are non native) |
| Implement Entrepreneurial Curriculum in Schools and Community College | Schools, Extension Chamber, FBCC, Tribal CEDS | Fall of 2010 | Curriculum is adopted by school. |
| Hold Mini Society Training for Schools | Extension, Schools, College, Boys & Girls Club | Summer of 2008 | When training is scheduled. Have 5 teachers go through training |
| Develop resource packet for potential entrepreneurs (grants, resources, etc.) | Tribal CEDS | Fall of 2008 |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: HOUSINGGOAL 1: INCREASE HOME OWNERS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Home Buyers Education | Housing Authority, Extension, Tribe, Bank | Fall 2008 | Increase in Native Americans purchasing/owing their own homes |
GOAL 2: DEVELOP ADEQUATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Develop and foster programs with USDA in home preservation and restoration and expansion | Tribal Housing, City, Community Members | Fall 2008 | When boarded up/condemned homes are livable again |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATIONGOAL 1: CREATE AESTHETICALLY APPEASING YARDS AND STREETS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Organize a community group to clean elders yards | MHA Elders, NT Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, 4-H, other volunteer groups | Fall 2008 | When yards are picked up |
| Organize Community Volunteers to plant flowers and trees | MHA Elders, NT Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, 4-H, other volunteer groups | Fall 2008 | When flowers and trees are growing |
| Organize Community Volunteers to paint over graffiti | MHA Elders, NT Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, 4-H, other volunteer groups | Fall 2008 | When graffiti is covered up |
GOAL 2: VANDALISM AT AN ALL TIME LOW
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Create a Neighborhood Watch Group | Community Members, North Segment, City Council, Law Enforcement | Fall 2008 | When members commit, when vandalism and crime are not as prevalent |
| Create easily accessible law enforcement, increase number of officers and a number easily remembered | TAT, BIA, City Council | Spring 2009 | When officers/patrol increases and number is changed. |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GOAL 1: PROVIDE MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES, RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Farmer’s Market | Park Board, Extension and Local gardener’s farmers | 2012 | When there’s a farmer’s market |
| Community Education fun useful classes (painting, gardening, woodworking) | Local Schools, Community College, Churches Business | Fall 2008 | |
| Book Club | Community Members | 2009 | |
| Skate Board Park (funding and location deteremined) | Volunteers, Park Board | 2009 |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: YOUTH AND ADULT PARTNERSHIPS GOAL 1: CREATE OPPORUNITIES TO ENGAGE Y OUTH AND ADULTS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Youth and adults will work together to refurbish the rodeo grounds and engage together for a rodeo club, with activities for families and instruction on the sport. | Unity Riders, Extension, Spirit Riders, 477 Program, Blue Buttes Saddle Club, Community Members, 4-H, and other youth | Summer 08 | |
| Restructuring of the Tribal Federal Programs, to increase partnerships, communication and services. | Tribe | 2012 | |