Families and Neighborhoods Goals

Improve Neighborhood Connectivity

Encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment through the city of Provo.

Create and maintain bike trail and sidewalk systems that connect all parts of Provo.

Capitalize on local natural resources and neighborhood amenities.

Improve the access and recreational uses of primary access points to the Wasatch Mountains east of Provo, such as Slate and Rock Canyons.

Help neighborhoods establish their own identity and sense of place.

Encourage strong neighborhood organizations.

Provide and publicize a clearinghouse for information about neighborhoods.

Give families, individuals, and businesses opportunities to participate in neighborhoods.

Use social networking, the Internet and other communications tools and technology to involve all individuals in neighborhood discussions and activities.

Encourage owner occupancy or long-term residency by creating healthy and balanced neighborhoods for schools, busi- nesses, religious congregations, and community organizations.

Maintain low crime rates in neighborhoods.

Continue the support of neighborhood loan and grant programs that encourage owner occupancy or long-term residency and neighborhood revitalization.

Maintain and improve the physical appearance and beauty of neighborhoods.

Plant larger, long-lived canopy trees in parks, green spaces, and recreation areas where shade will increase the enjoyment of future users.

Beautify and improve gateways into the city.

Ensure neighborhoods are well-informed and educated on city-related issues.

Have effective communication tools in place to disseminate information to the public.

Goal Progress 2014: Citywide sidewalk replacement and Lakeview Parkway Trail completion.

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Education Goals

Excel and lead in utilizing the talents and contributions of the diverse population of Provo City, recognizing that for a city with our needs, strengths and vulnerabilities, we can and must do better than other communities in making our diversity a strength for the city—not merely as something to accommodate, but as something that makes the city attractive and vital.

Pro-actively improve technological infrastructure to attract and retain residents and businesses, which will provide in creased technological literacy, improve workforce training, increase access to technology, and enhance technological educational services.

Ensure a technological infrastructure that can support and sustain individual, educational, and business demands. The infrastructure should enable the access and use of the best proven technology tools.

Supply residents of all socioeconomic backgrounds with more autonomy for learning and equal access to basic 21st century skills, and partner with high-quality educational institutions to provide quality online learning opportunities.

Encourage and foster quality educational opportunities and networks to sustain and enhance economic development, recognizing that economic development is dependent upon the strength and quality of the city’s educational network and the level of educational attainment of its residents.

Engage Provo businesses in educational partnerships, sponsorships, internships or volunteer opportunities

Goal Progress 2014: New recreation center  offers a large variety of classes and activities for Provo’s senior population.

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