CITY OF PLYMOUTH STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2026
Goal Area One – Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Objectives
- Identify and establish sustainable financial model(s) for major capital projects, Old Village business district, 35th District Court, recreation department, and public safety
- Incorporate eco-friendly, sustainable practices into city assets, services, and policies, including more
environmentally friendly surfaces, reduced impervious surfaces, expanded recycling and composting services, prioritizing native and pollinator-friendly plants, encouraging rain gardens, and growing a mature tree canopy
- Partner with or become members of additional environmentally aware organizations
- Increase technology infrastructure into city assets, services, and policies
- Continue sustainable infrastructure improvement for utilities, facilities, and fleet
- Address changing vehicular habits, including paid parking system /parking deck replacement plan, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and one-way street options
Goal Area Two – Staff Development, Training, and Succession
Key Objectives
- Create a 5-year staffing projection
- Review current recruitment strategies and identify additional resources
- Identify / establish flex scheduling positions and procedures
- Develop a plan for an internship program
- Review potential department collaborations
- Hire an additional recreation professional
- Review current diversity, equity, and inclusion training opportunities
- Seek out training opportunities for serving diverse communities
Goal Area Three – Community Connectivity
Key Objectives
- Engage in partnerships with public, private and non-profit entities
- Increase residential/business education programs for active citizen engagement
- Robust diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
- Actively participate with multi-governmental lobbies (Michigan Municipal League, Conference of Western Wayne, etc.)
Goal Area Four – Attractive, Livable Community
Key Objectives
- Create vibrant commercial districts by seeking appropriate mixed-use development, marketing transitional properties, and implementing Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) practices
- Improve existing and pursue additional recreational and public green space opportunities and facilities for all ages
- Develop multi-modal transportation plan which prioritizes pedestrian and biker safety
- Improve link between Hines Park, Old Village, Downtown Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and other regional destinations
- Maintain safe, well-lit neighborhoods with diverse housing stock that maximize resident livability and satisfaction.
- Modernize and update zoning ordinance to reflect community vision
- Implement Kellogg Park master plan