Durham Strategic Plan Dashboard
Prosperity
Connected, Engaged, & Inclusive Communities
Strengthen community bonds and foster a sense of belonging by building trust, maintaining relationships, and empowering residents to actively engage in local government decision-making.
To tell the story of this goal, we have shown data to set the stage and provide context followed by the objectives of this goal with their corresponding initiatives.
The staff and leadership at the City of Durham want residents to feel like they belong and be engaged in decision-making. A higher overall quality of life fosters a sense of well-being and community satisfaction, encouraging residents to actively participate in civic life, including elections. Increased feelings of public involvement in local decision making ensures diverse voices are heard, contributing to a more engaged and informed residents. Additionally, reasonable rent costs promote socioeconomic diversity, creating inclusive communities where individuals from various backgrounds can afford to live, fostering a sense of connection and shared responsibility.
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Objective: 3.1 Elevate Community Voices in Local Government and Decision Making
Initiative: 3.11 Assess and build innovative pathways that facilitate equitable community engagement
Engaged City Attendees
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Initiative: 3.12 Create and amplify youth leadership and decision-making in local government and throughout Durham
Decision Making Opportunities for Youth
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Initiative: 3.13 Develop tools to support information-sharing between the City and communities
Community Conversations Uploaded
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Objective: 3.1 Elevate Community Voices in Local Government and Decision Making
Initiative: 3.11 Assess and build innovative pathways that facilitate equitable community engagement
Engaged City Attendees
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Initiative: 3.12 Create and amplify youth leadership and decision-making in local government and throughout Durham
Decision Making Opportunities for Youth
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Initiative: 3.13 Develop tools to support information-sharing between the City and communities[cps_chart chart_id='2256319' period_id='193221' height='']
Community Conversations Uploaded
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Objective: 3.2 Make Housing more Affordable
Initiative: 3.21 Advance home ownership programs
Completed Minor Repair Projects
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Initiative: 3.22 Advance rental housing programs
Rental Units Created
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Initiative: 3.23 Conduct affordable housing research
Housing Cost Burden by Household
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Objective: 3.2 Make Housing more Affordable
Initiative: 3.21 Advance home ownership programs
Completed Minor Repair Projects
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Initiative: 3.22 Advance rental housing programs
Rental Units Created
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Initiative: 3.23 Conduct affordable housing research
Housing Cost Burden by Household
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Objective: 3.3 Expand Resident Access to Digital Resources and Community Programs/Services
Initiative: 3.31 Update the current Park System Plan to review DPR services and accessibility
Park System Plan Engagement
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Initiative: 3.32 Create and recommend a digital literacy program
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Initiative: 3.33 Create and recommend a digital inclusion roadmap for residents and provide equitable access to digital resources
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Objective: 3.3 Expand Resident Access to Digital Resources and Community Programs/Services
Initiative: 3.31 Update the current Park System Plan to review DPR services and accessibility
Park System Plan Engagement
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Initiative: 3.32 Create and recommend a digital literacy program[cps_chart chart_id='2236645' period_id='193221' height='']
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Initiative: 3.33 Create and recommend a digital inclusion roadmap for residents and provide equitable access to digital resources
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