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VAPP Purpose and Objectives

VAPP Purpose and Objectives. Regional Meeting July, 10 2008. Purpose. VAPP began to meet July 2004. Identifying needs, problems and solutions to “build sustainable communities” in the region

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VAPP Purpose and Objectives

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  1. VAPP Purpose and Objectives Regional Meeting July, 10 2008

  2. Purpose VAPP began to meet July 2004. Identifying needs, problems and solutions to “build sustainable communities” in the region Focus of the informal, self-appointed group concerned and interested in the Valley-Adams County region

  3. Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan, funded by a USDA Rural Business Opportunity Grant • Brings together the work of VAPP and the needs and desires of the Region’s communities. • This plan focuses on collaborative problem solving and calls for coordination, cooperation and communication between the local and state and federal partners to achieve a identified goal

  4. VAPP Goal Source: Executive Summary pg. i Local, state, federal and private partners coordinating and collaborating to maximize the economic development opportunities occurring in the Valley/Adams County region and at the same time providing a place where residents and newcomers enjoy living and recreating; a place they can afford to live, to work and conduct business.

  5. VAPP Project/Plan Objectives Identified in Executive Summary • To engage all the communities, the Counties and the state, federal and local partners to develop an action plan for growth; • To develop a system/method to work together for solutions to development problems/issues;  • To capitalize on this opportunity to build a sustainable economy by creating a community environment that leads to investment in business and industry, and thus job creation, which supports the visitor industry;

  6. To identify firms to locate or expand into the area that compliment and support the current employment base and that fill gaps in that base; • To provide an environment that does not force the current residents or businesses to leave the area because of escalating cost of living and cost of doing business; • To provide a model of intergovernmental-interagency cooperation for other areas impacted by unexpected, rapid growth. The model will also be useful to areas with the reverse problem, a downsizing in the local economy or experiencing a fundamental structural change in the economy.

  7. Focus Areas 1. Community Housing 2. Growth Management Land Use and Capital Improvement Planning 3. Transportation, multi-modal 4. Ensuring a Balanced Economy Business development 5. Adequate and Skilled Work Force 6. Public Health and Safety • Within each of the Focus Areas is a description of the Valley/Adams Region’s position, goals and strategies. The goals and strategies are designed to be action-oriented, thereby yielding desired outcomes

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