2018 Community Update on Smyrnas Strategic Vision Plan February 6 th - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2018 Community Update

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Smyrna’s Strategic Vision Plan

February 6th, 2018

Agenda

• Welcome – Andrea Blustein, Vision Committee Chair
• Introductions
• Looking Back: 2017
• Looking Forward: 2018
• How to Get Involved
• Smyrna Vision Website and Communication
• Breakout Groups: Goals and Outcome Measures
• Instructions
• Discussion Groups
• Report Back
• Browsing and Feedback Opportunity
• Close

Same Direction. New Approach.

Vision Plan Implementation Team

Council Vision Committee

Resident Volunteers

City Staff Implementation Team

• Andrea Blustein, Chair

Ward 2

• Derek Norton, Mayor Pro-Tem

Ward 1

• Maryline Blackburn

Ward 3

Community Stakeholders External Stakeholders

Celebrating Our Progress in 2017

• Growing Partnership with Campbell HS and

Cobb County Schools

• Jonquil City Historical Trail Digital Walking Tour
• Funding Bicycle Infrastructure Expansion
• Formation of Community Housing Team
• Improved Communication Outreach
• City Administrator Newsletter + Vision Site Launch
• City Forms Processing Review
• Smyrna Museum Revitalization Begins
• New Playground at N. Cooper Lake Park
• Studies:
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Spring Road Corridor LCI Study
• South Cobb Dr. Corridor Improvement Study
• Spring Road Gateway Study by Georgia Tech
• Sidewalk Master Plan + Gap Analysis
• Early Childhood Learning Conversation
• Initiation of Great Promise Partnership
• Joined Atlanta Regional Housing Task Force
• Opening of Reed House

20 Grant-Funded Bicycle Racks from KSB

Taylor Brawner Park, Jonquil Park, Ward Park, and Smyrna Museum

Taylor Brawner Park Jonquil Park

Jonquil City Historical Trail Digital Walking Tour

Mobile Version of the Digital Tour Desktop Digital Walking Tour – 20 Historical Sites in Downtown Smyrna

Conversations about Early Childhood Education

Tour of San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA Facility Tour/Presentation at Belmont Hills Elementary

Community Housing Team of Smyrna

Presentation from Atlanta/Fulton Land Bank Authority Discussion on Addressing Homelessness

Diversity and Inclusion Engagement

Smyrna United Task Force Informational Meeting Federal Financial Aid Info Event for Hispanic Community

New Facilities Opened

New Playground at N. Cooper Lake Park Grand Opening of Reed House

Administrator Newsletter and Vision Site

www.SmyrnaVision.com

Subscribe on the City Website

Continuing Our Success in 2018

• Continuing to Grow Partnership w/ Schools
• Telling the Story of Smyrna Schools
• Citizen Surveying Efforts
• Expanding Bicycle Infrastructure
• Launching Volunteer Awards Ceremony
• Recreational Trails Grant for N. Cooper Lake

Park Mountain Bike Park and Trails

• Exploration of Land Bank Authority
• Historical Cemetery Preservation Efforts
• Public Art Efforts with Smyrna Arts Council
• Targeting School Area Sidewalk Gaps
• Transit Study Funded by ARC
• Phone Translation Service for City Facilities
• City Form Processing Upgrade
• Economic Development and Small Business

Support Initiatives

• Jonquil City Historical Trail – Phase 2
• Updating City Codes and Ordinances
• Citizens Academy Launch in Spring
• Formation of Community Advisory Councils

Campbell High School Tells Their Story

Stories of student successes and opportunities Campbell High School News Blog on Vision Website

Community Advisory Councils

• Youth Council
• Council on Diversity and Inclusion – Smyrna United Task Force
• Council on Disability
• Council on Community Health and Wellness
• Council on Resiliency and Sustainability
• Community Housing Team

Where to Get Involved

 Tune In to Stay Informed!

• Smyrna’s Strategic Vision Facebook page
• Smyrna Vision Plan Newsletter
• City Administrator Monthly Newsletter
• Smyrna Vision website: SmyrnaVision.com

 Look Out For Events and Opportunities that Interest You  Community Advisory Councils  Business Support  Volunteer with Smyrna Schools  Write Articles / Blogs for Vision Website  Share Your Professional Expertise / Services

Reporting and Communications

City Staff Implementation Team Mayor and Council Volunteers City Staff and Departments City of Smyrna General Public External Stakeholders

• Communicating and tracking progress,

qualitative and quantitative

• Smyrna Vision Website (SmyrnaVision.com)
• “Stories of Progress” Blog
• City Administrator Newsletter
• Quarterly Community Update Meetings
• Public Reports and Public Dashboard?
• Importance of Citizen Surveying

Moving to Breakout Group Discussions

Breakout Group Discussion Instructions

Save your notecards and question prompts!  Silent Brainstorming (2 minutes) – Gather your thoughts, write notes on notecards/prompts.  Round Robin Input (1 minute) – Everyone gets a turn. Keep it brief. Summarize your thoughts.  Discuss and Advocate (4 minutes) – Ask clarifying questions. Discussion, not debate.  Prioritize (2 minutes) – Which ideas are the most important/critical to success? REPEAT Report Back – Pick a spokesperson and report back to the group. SAVE YOUR NOTECARDS PLEASE!

Browse Displays and Offer Your Input Come Back for Next Steps at 8:30 PM

Thank You! Tell Your Neighbors!

Save the Dates!

Community Vision Update Events:

• April 21st - Spring Update
• July 21st - Summer Update

Salsa Soiree Fundraiser for Campbell Middle Tech Program

• Friday March 9th 7:30 PM Taylor Brawner House

Mount Zion Cemetery (Hawthorne) Community Cleanup

• Saturday March 10th 2-4 PM @ Mount Zion Cemetery

Silver Comet Trail and Shoupade Park (Connect the Comet)

• Saturday March 17th 12-4PM @ 4770 Oakdale Rd, Smyrna

Blood Drive with Foundation Lodge 592

• Saturday March 17th 1-5PM at Smyrna Community Center

Community Education Fair for Hispanic and International Families

• Saturday April 14th 9:30AM-2 PM at Smyrna Community Center