Fostering an Inclusive and Multi-dimensional Community: Core Value Chapter SynopsisINTRODUCTION • Hilton Head Island should be a unique cultural destination • Hilton Head Island should maintain consideration for the arts. • The use of “equity” illustrated in the goal statements is to emphasize fairness when writing and establishing policies for Hilton Head Island. • Create an environment that emphasizes equity in education, community development and housing options for all sectors of the Island, including the historic neighborhoods and Hispanic population. • Work towards the preservation of the Gullah Geechee culture and community. • Create an environment that considers physical, mental, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. • Include arts and culture as an alternative to the traditional tourism demands.ISSUES/ EXISTING CONDITIONS/ CONSTRAINTS • Lack of affordable/workforce housing options impacting professional workspaces and service industries. • Loss of /Lack of diverse age and economic groups, including young families with children. • Challenge of supporting a rising aging population. • Dependence on commuter workforce, causing decline to particular Island populations. • Acknowledge the need to preserve our historic neighborhoods • Find ways to better reach the Island’s growing Hispanic population • Lack of knowledge of local culture among Island educators and professionals who interact with Native Islanders.Inclusive Community Work GroupICWG_aa689c22-8e4b-11e9-95d4-5e611f1ca46fSheryse DuBoseSubmitterTaylor LaddThis StratML rendition is based upon an E-mail attachment forwarded by Taylor Ladd on January 8, 2020._c2825886-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea00_c282599e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea00EducationCreate an environment that supports equitable, high quality education options, where Hilton Head Island is recognized as an epicenter of life-long learning._c2825a52-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea001Keyword: Education. Elements: Community Facilities, Housing... About the Goal: • An environment can be created to retain educational professionals, attract different age levels to the island, and support the expanding partnership for continuing education. • Additionally, the feasibility for educational professionals to remain on Hilton Head Island should also be explored.DaycareCooperate with the public school district, Island non-profit organizations, and concerned citizens to assess the Island’s daycare facilities and support potential ways to improve daycare options._c2825b06-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea001.1Public School DistrictNon-Profit OrganizationsLibraryEncourage Beaufort County to continue their efforts to provide resources and funding for the Hilton Head library._c2825ba6-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea001.2Beaufort CountyContinuing EducationContinue to coordinate with the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and other continuing education programs to partner with primary, secondary, and tertiary schools in establishing continuing education._c2825c50-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea001.3University of South Carolina BeaufortContinuing Education Programs Primary SchoolsSecondary SchoolsTertiary SchoolsAffordabilityWork towards establishing a community that attracts different age levels, as well as educators by making Island living affordable therefore reducing amount of turnover to increase student stability._c2825cfa-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea001.4EducatorsStudentsNeedsCooperate with the public school district to assess the needs of the Beaufort County School District Hilton Head Island Cluster._c2825da4-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea001.5Public School DistrictBeaufort County School DistrictHilton Head Island ClusterVenues & PlacesReimagine our venues and historic places so that they are inviting, accessible, and utilized by all._c2825e4e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002Keyword: Historic Sites; Venues. Elements: Cultural Resources, Land Use... About this Goal: • Historical sites are an important part of what makes Hilton Head Island unique. • The culture of the Island should be preserved through programs and be accessible (even the sites located behind the gates) for educational purposes and for the enjoyment of residents and guests.Historic LandmarksDevelop a historic landmarks protection program to preserve important sites and architecture on the Island._c2825f02-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.1Ordinance, Regulations & CriteriaResearch creation of an ordinance, regulations and criteria to offer protection for historical and culturally significant sites._c2825fb6-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.1.1Planned Communities & Private LandEncourage planned communities and other private landowners to provide access to cultural and historic for family members, friends, and historians for the purpose of education and maintenance._c282606a-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.2Planned CommunitiesPrivate LandownersSigns & MarkersContinue to support establishing wayfinding signs and historic markers to identify Island historic sites, historic neighborhoods, important people, and important historic events._c282611e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.3Office of Cultural AffairsContinue to support the Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) in efforts to establish wayfinding signs for unique historic areas._c28261dc-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.3.1Office of Cultural AffairsEducational ProgramsContinue to support establishing educational programs that help residents and visitors of all ages to understand the long, unique history and rich cultural traditions on Hilton Head Island._c2826290-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.4Gullah CultureApply CP-7 from the Gullah Geechee Preservation Project Report: Establish a program to educate Town officials, area school teachers, and others on Gullah culture so they can better understand the culture and more effectively interact with the Island’s Gullah citizens._c2826358-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.4.1TeachersTown OfficialsSee Excellence Strategy 2.2Cultural PreservationContinue to support efforts towards the preservation of historic island culture, including that of the Gullah Geechee culture._c2826416-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.5See Excellence Strategy 1.5Land AcquisitionContinue to investigate the feasibility of acquiring public land to preserve historic and cultural sites for future generations to enjoy._c28264d4-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.6Arts, Culture & HistoryContinue to support arts, culture, and history opportunities that contribute to the unique character of the Island._c28265ec-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.7MitchelvilleSupport the development of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park._c28266b4-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.7.1Historic Mitchelville Freedom ParkCoastal Discovery MuseumSupport the planned expansion of the Coastal Discovery Museum._c282677c-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea002.7.2Coastal Discovery MuseumCommunity DevelopmentEnsure community development on the Island is sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and innovative._c282684e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003Keyword: Community Development. Elements: Housing, Land Use, Population, Economic Development... About this Goal: • Strategies for sustainability include having housing options that attract and retain people of varying professions and age groups.Events, Organizations & InfrastructureFoster events, organizations, and infrastructure that encourages involvement from the Island’s entire population, such as the “One Island-One Community” 4th of July event._c2826920-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.1See Connected Strategy 3.1Community BuildingContinue to identify and support and promote the many different organizations and groups that currently are involved in community building efforts inside and outside the Island’s gated communities._c28269e8-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.2See Connected Strategy 3.4Workforce HousingImplement the recommendations from the Workforce Housing Strategic Plan._c2826ac4-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.3See Connected Strategy 4.3, Economy Strategy 6.1, Infrastructure Strategy 6.1, Regional Goal 2RedevelopmentConsider creating opportunities for diversity in housing costs and transportation modes by creating incentives for redevelopment of abandoned and underutilized spaces._c2826b96-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.4See Connected Strategy 2.4Employer AssistanceSupport employer assisted housing programs to encourage more employees of various professions (teachers, police officers, firemen, etc) to live within Town limits._c2826c72-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.5EmployersEmployeesTeachersPolice OfficersFiremenSee Regional Strategy 2.3Collaboration & InteractionEncourage collaboration and interaction between residential communities._c2826d4e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.6Residential CommunitiesSee Connected Strategy 3.4Systemic ApproachAddress housing issues by using a systemic approach that integrates economic development, transportation, and land use._c2826e2a-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.7Gullah Geechee ProjectIntegrate public policy recommendations from the Gullah Geechee Project Report._c2826f06-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea003.8EnvironmentCreate awareness and respect for our core community and environmental values, ensuring inclusiveness and equality for all residents and guests._c2826fec-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea004Keyword: Environment. Elements: Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Community Facilities... About this Goal: • Efforts to be respectful of the Island environment should include residents and visitors. • The natural environment of Hilton Head is what is attractive to visitors, and is a factor in the decision to make the Island a permanent home.Programs & EducationEncourage programs and education that include residents and visitors in the culture to maintain Island cleanliness, preservation, and protection of natural areas._c28270d2-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea004.1ResidentsVisitorsPotable WaterEnsure that all communities on the Island have access to potable water._c28271ae-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea004.2Natural EnvironmentWork towards all communities having access to the natural Island environment._c282729e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea004.3CommunitiesDiversityPromote multi-dimensional diversity on the Island, now and into the future._c2827384-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea005Keyword: Diversity. Elements: Community Facilities... About this Goal: • Residents of Hilton Head have different cultures, levels of ability, age groups, and economic ability, which should be considered when making decisions that impact the quality of life for the Island citizenry.Needs & AssetsUnderstand basic needs and assets for Island communities, which include access to housing, food, and jobs._c2827578-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea005.1MobilityEnsure that local businesses and other public spaces aid in the ease of mobility for citizens with physical disabilities by complying with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)._c2827744-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea005.2Local BusinessesCitizens with Physical DisabilitiesSee Connected Strategy 4.2, Excellence Strategy 2.4Inter-Community ConnectionsFoster innovative ways to bridge residential communities inside and outside of the gates with respect to age, income, culture, and education._c28278e8-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea005.3See Connected Strategy 2.2Special NeedsIdentify and address the needs of the different demographics on the Island that include, but are not limited to, the elderly, youth, disabled, Native Island, and Hispanic populations._c28279ec-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea005.4ElderlyYouthDisabled PeopleNative IslandersHispanicsTourismPromote equitable cultural tourism to improve the quality of life for all stakeholders._c2827af0-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea006Keyword: Culture; Tourism Elements: Economic Development, Cultural Resources... About this Goal: • Cultural tourism should be considered as important as traditional tourism. Significant dollars can be generated in a day trip to Hilton Head from visitors who travel specifically to the Island to take advantage of events and cultural sites. See Economy Strategy 3.8Media CoverageContinue to support and improve media coverage on the Town’s website and newsletter for local arts and cultural events._c2827bea-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea006.1Art & Cultural ResourcesContinue to recognize the economic value of Hilton Head Island’s art and cultural resources in tourism._c2827ce4-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea006.2Gullah Geechee ProjectIntegrate cultural preservation recommendations from the Gullah Geechee Project Report._c2827df2-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea006.2.1VenuesIntegrate applicable recommendations from the Venue Committee Report that are specific to supporting cultural tourism._c2827eec-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea006.2.2Venue CommitteeHealthcareEnsure healthcare and health education is available, accessible, affordable, innovative, and benefits all._c2827ff0-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea007Keyword: Healthcare. Elements: Community Facilities... About this Goal: • Similar to education, strategies should establish an environment where healthcare accessibility and education is inclusive of all Islanders. •There is also concern of facilities being relocated off-island and out of reach of people who need them.NeedsCoordinate with organizations such as Volunteers in Medicine to assess healthcare needs for the diverse Island population._c2828144-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea007.1Volunteers in MedicineOfferingsConsider encouraging diverse offerings to access healthcare, ie- Mobile Units._c2828252-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea007.2Healthcare WorkersExplore ways to retain healthcare workers on the Island to provide accessibility to a diverse Island population with respect to age, ability, and economic status._c2828356-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea007.3Healthcare WorkersArts & RecreationBuild diversity in and provide exception quality of life offerings in arts and recreation._c282846e-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008Keyword: Arts; Culture. Elements: Community Facilities; Recreation. See Excellence Ideal #8VenueCreate a large venue for arts and festivals._c282857c-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.1Arts CenterImplement the plan for a community arts center outlined in the Venue Committee Report._c2828680-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.1.1Venue CommitteeFestivals & EventsContinue to support and facilitate the use of community parks for festivals and events._c28287a2-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.1.2Art DisplaysContinue to provide space for the public display of art in parks and within buildings for artists to display their work and add character to the space where it is located._c28288b0-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.2See Connected Strategy 2.1FundingContinue to support arts through funding sources such as ATAX._c28289be-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.3See Economy Strategy 4.6Office of Cultural AffairsContinue to maintain and eventually expand the Office of Cultural Affairs._c2828aea-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.4EventsContinue to support the Office of Cultural Affairs in promoting cultural events, such as festivals, art exhibits, and performances for all cultures represented on the Island._c2828bf8-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.4.1See Excellence Strategy 2.8Parks & RecreationImplement recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan._c2828d10-3344-11ea-b253-7790ff82ea008.5See Excellence Strategy 2.92020-01-062020-01-09OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net