Strategic Planning Community Outreach

Vision Statement

Avondale, Arizona, is a community where people share a deep sense of pride in what has been accomplished and how far we have come. In Avondale, there is a strong belief that the blending of a broad spectrum of cultures comes from a true sense of harmony throughout the community. Here, people and businesses are welcomed with open arms and supported in a way that exemplifies a dynamic, intelligent, and driven city, ready to take on the future.

What parts of this Vision Statement do you find inspiring?

What do you hope Avondale will be known for in the future?

What is true about your community today that you hope would still be true in 10 years?

Community-Oriented Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Avondale will continue to foster an environment where education is a defining value and learning opportunities abound for residents of all ages.

STRATEGIES:

1. Work with community partners to expand employment opportunities for residents through job training and placement program

2. Strengthen education-based partnerships

3. Update facilities and spaces with technology, equipment, and public art

4. Create diverse public awareness and education campaigns, focusing on a variety of topics

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?

Connected Community

Avondale will work directly and closely with our communities to develop programs and infrastructure that connect residents to the City’s resources, the region, and each other.

STRATEGIES:

1. Expand community engagement opportunities through volunteerism, civic education, and service

learning

2. Collaborate with the Avondale business community to encourage partnerships and develop program ambassadors

3. Expand access and communication infrastructure to more City facilities and amenities

4. Protect the City’s physical and virtual infrastructure against increased cyber security threats

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?

Creative and Sustainable Community Development

Avondale is committed to creating a sense of place, a community of residents and local businesses unified by pride and common values.

STRATEGIES:

1. Plan for development south of the Estrella Mountains

2. Develop diverse housing options, to include housing that is affordable to workers and close to their jobs

3. Invest in the revitalization of Historic Avondale

4. Increase sustainability initiatives such as renewable clean energy or sustainable design and construction

5. Maintain and expand quality infrastructure and improve connectivity to city amenities

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?

Natural Resources and Public Spaces

Avondale recognizes the value of its natural resources and promotes environmental sustainability and conservation in its operations, activities, and planning.

STRATEGIES:

1. Promote and expand Avondale’s natural assets such as parks, trails, rivers, and wilderness areas to residents, visitors, and businesses

2. Preserve and revitalize river areas and natural urban interfaces

3. Encourage resource conservation and other sustainable practices throughout municipal operations

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?

Diverse Recreation and Entertainment Opportunities

Avondale provides residents with the ability to connect with amenities, businesses, and their community, enhancing the opportunity to live, work, and enjoy a healthy, active, and affordable lifestyle.

STRATEGIES:

1. Increase visitor traffic to Avondale’s entertainment, recreation, conference, and hospitality venues

2. Develop new recreation and entertainment options, as well as signature events and programs

3. Promote community’s health, wellness, active lifestyle, and social connectivity

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?

Public Health and Safety

Avondale is a city where all people feel safe and secure, relying on trusted public and community-based resources.

STRATEGIES:

1. Work to protect Avondale’s most vulnerable commodity

2. Connect residents with safety resources and engage the community around crime prevention

3. Enhance enforcement efforts to reduce property crimes within the City

4. Partner with key stakeholders to implement integrated community health and wellness programs

5. Continue to deploy comprehensive emergency preparedness strategies and see that the residents are kept informed about those preparedness strategies

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?

Innovative Program and Service Delivery

Avondale will continue to serve as a model of innovative, efficient, and responsive government.

STRATEGIES:

1. Improve internal and external customer service delivery through streamlined processes and data-based programming

2. Effectively utilize technology to enhance communication and access to City services

3. Leverage strategic partnerships to expand community outreach opportunities

4. Ensure responsible financial planning to support City operations and the capital improvement program

5. Attract, retain, and develop a diverse and competitive workforce to meet the needs of the residents and business community

To you, does the statement accurately describe what success looks like in this outcome area? What concepts would you add to change or align with how you imagine success?

In reviewing the list of strategies, are there any you would remove or change?

Do you have any suggestions for new strategies the City should consider that would help make progress in this outcome area?