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“Sneak Peek” of Presentation
- History
- Response to Shifting Demographics
- Looking to the Future
- Challenges
- Lessons
The New Multi-Cultural: From Sugar Plantation to Global City Allen - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The New Multi-Cultural: From Sugar Plantation to Global City Allen - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The New Multi-Cultural: From Sugar Plantation to Global City Allen Bogard & Jennifer May ICMA Conference Presenters Sneak Peek of Presentation History Response to Shifting Demographics Looking to the Future Challenges
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1820s: The Birth of Sugar Land
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1908-1950s: Company Town
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1959: A City Emerges
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Rapidly Growing City
20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 1960 1992 1998 2003 2008 2012
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Shifting Demographics
0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 1980 1990 2000 2010
White Asian African American Hispanic Other
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Increasing Foreign Born Residents
3,538 14,917 26,733
- 10,000
20,000 30,000 1990 2000 2010 (Source: US Census)
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Context of Demographics
- Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 82.5%
- Median Household Income: $101,611
- Bachelor’s Degree: 33.5%
- Master’s, Prof. or Doctorate Degree: 20.8%
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City Response to Changes
- 2007: “Inclusive City” Identified as a Goal by
the City Council
- 2008: Institutionalization of Multi-Cultural
Efforts at Staff Level
– City Manager’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Team – Employee Multi-Cultural Task Force
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Three Program Objectives
- Enhance Ability to Meet Needs of All Residents
- Promote an Understanding of All Cultures
- Build Opportunities to Share Sugar Land, Texan
and American Traditions
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“101” Sessions
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Two-Way Communication Brochure
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Continued Public Safety Efforts
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Creation of Kite Festival
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Sponsorship of Dragon Boat Regatta
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Participation in International Festival
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Cross-Cultural Participation in Events
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Key Successes for Sugar Land
- Increased Citizen Engagement
- Public Service Improvements
- Enhanced Communications with Residents
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Looking to the Future
- Continued Growth & Change
– Sugar Land – Fort Bend County – Houston Metro – United States
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Fort Bend Co. & Houston Metro
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Challenges
- No Examples to Follow
- Confusing Census Calculations
- Potential for Pushback
- How to Avoid Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
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Lessons
- Establish Goals
- Be Willing to Admit Ignorance
- Learn from the Past
- Focus on Citizen Engagement
- Look for Ways to Build Community
- Continue Learning & Share Lessons
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Questions/Comments?
abogard@sugarlandtx.gov jmay@sugarlandtx.gov
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