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The Pillars - Goals & Strategies
Defiance is a community where everyone has connections to and is utilizing safe and easy access to reliable networks.
- 100% that want access have access to fast, affordable/free internet services.
- Workforce rates have increased making the Defiance community exceed the national average.
- Transportation systems and resources are in place and accessible.
- 100% of community has access to safe pedestrian connections.
Strategies
- Create a comprehensive transportation system for Defiance County.
- Provide access to affordable high-speed broadband internet service county-wide.
- Develop a build-up academy.
Outcomes & Discussions
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- Defiance County Transportation Network
- Mobility Manager Position
- Connectivity and Wi-Fi with 5G networks and neighborhood HUB
Key Contributors to this Pillar
- Brad Booth, ED Henry County Transportation Network
- Kathy Shaw, Triangular Processing
- The new Mobility Manager
- Guiseppe Blanchard, The Dream Center
- Angie Franklin, Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC)
- Katye Katterheinrich, Ravens Care
- Ryan Mack, County Commissioner
- Niki Warncke, City Planner
The Defiance community provides residents with a variety of experiences and opportunities for awareness and growth in education, arts and culture.
- The community offers diverse education and experiential opportunities Pre-K through 12 (public) and college (private) in and beyond the schools, public and private.
- Residents have a variety of opportunities and experiences to be exposed to, participate in, and learn about the visual and performing arts.
- Children and adult learners have an abundance of educational opportunities that contribute to a culture that embraces change, diversity and civil discourse.
- Families have access to a variety of programs for their growth and development.
- The perception of area schools is improved and our schools attract high quality teachers.
Strategies
- Provide the resources children and adult learners need to build a vision for their futures through a collaboration with churches, non-profits, the city, the county, businesses, museums, higher education institutions, public and private schools, and other agencies.
- Renovate or build an attractive, spacious facility to support family and community programming in collaboration with the City of Defiance, the Defiance City Schools, and Defiance College.
Outcomes & Discussions
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Culture
- 1918 Building
Education
- Small Business Development Committee - Entrepreneurship Incubator Space
- Dream Center Initiatives
- GAP Year Program at Defiance College
- Jacket Journey at Defiance College
Defiance is a renaissance community recognized as a national leader in attracting and retaining quality jobs and supporting innovative business opportunities.
- We bring educators and business leaders together to develop a relevant and world-class workforce.
- We have the systems businesses need - abundant water, a state of the art wastewater treatment facility, competitive electric and natural gas rates, safe/easy access to major highways, and high-speed broadband access.
- We offer competitive incentives and appealing land opportunities.
Strategies
- Research market sectors for whom we offer strategic advantages and direct educational efforts to support.
- Evaluate real estate and land availability for development and re-development.
- Compete for awards and recognition that we can use to promote Defiance and market our brand.
Outcomes & Discussions
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Economic Development
- Harmon Business Park
- Industrial Buildings
- New CRA Number 5 being developed by MVPO
- Future Spec Buildings
Workforce Development
- A Wage and Compensation Survey
- "The Seven Mindsets"
We optimize the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being for all Defiance community residents.
- All community organizations and agencies utilize a Health in All Policy
- There is an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice.
- Community members have access to physical, mental, spiritual, and social resources.
- Deliberate efforts are made to communicate that "health" is comprehensive in scope encompassing physical mental, spiritual, and social well-being.
Strategies
- Develop and share best practices of Health in All Policy with local organizations.
- Develop a consistent message that the Defiance community is committed to supporting health and wellness.
Outcomes & Discussions
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The Wellness Focus is on 4 Key Areas
- The Farmers Market
- Walking Program/Trails
- Research
- The Health in all Policy
Rental Standards, Affordability, Availability, Blight
Goal
The Defiance community has a variety of housing options to meet the needs and interests of all current and future residents.
- Building codes and enforcement procedures are reviewed on a scheduled basis.
- There are incentive programs in place for new development.
- Volunteer community groups partner to address housing and social needs.
- There are realistic evaluations of housing needs and conditions.
- There is a data collection process that assists with anticipation of the unique housing needs of a multi-generational community.
- Those experiencing barriers to accessing and maintaining stable housing are educated.
- There is noticeable improvement in the visual appeal of neighborhoods.
Strategies
- Conduct a comprehensive housing feasibility study. (Neighborhoods, populations, needs, inventory, opportunities, threats and rehab status)
- Review and strengthen comprehensive code enforcement to comply or assess penalties
- Create a cross-functional task force to review and create incentives for housing development on all levels
- Create a Defiance Certified Landlord Program
The world knows that Defiance, Ohio is a great place to live.
- There is an ongoing campaign to highlight the Defiance community's positive aspects. We communicate and widely disseminate complex community information in easy to understand formats.
- Community leaders create collaborative partnerships to increase positive awareness of Defiance and to move Defiance's perception from industry dependent to an innovation leader.
- The public understands and supports Defiance led initiatives that will ultimately benefit the community.
Strategies
- Create a strategic marketing plan to promote the Defiance community. Conduct a SWOT analysis for the Defiance community and utilize the results in the marketing plan.
- Develop a network of promoters.
- Optimize riverfront development. (Brought forward by the Pivotal Partners)
Outcomes & Discussions
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- Issue Media Group (IMG) - a digital marketing firm to promote Defiance
- Parks and Recreation Facebook Page development
- Riverfront Development Interest
- Social Media positive messages
- Speakers in the Downtown to air music
- Murals on downtown buildings