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Shared Economic
Prosperity

Create a Safer Community Together

Connected, Engaged, and Inclusive Communities

Innovative and High Performing Organization

Thriving and Vibrant Environment

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.

Why this Matters:

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.

Status Indicator: In Progress | On Hold | Complete/Ongoing

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

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

Digital Literacy Program Implementation
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Initiative: 3.33 Create and recommend a digital inclusion roadmap for residents and provide equitable access to digital resources

Households with No Internet Access
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