DRAFT GOALS and STRATEGIES - ICWGThe source of the content of this draft is an E-mail attachment transmitted by Taylor Ladd on November 26, 2019. The work group's previous draft is available at http://connectedcommunity.net/hhi/OPICWG.xmlInclusive Community Work GroupICWG_aa689c22-8e4b-11e9-95d4-5e611f1ca46fSheryse DuBoseSubmitter _eb04bb32-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea00To foster an inclusive, multidimensional community_eb04bcea-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea00Education & Lifelong LearningTo create an environment that supports equitable, high quality education options, where Hilton Head Island is recognized as an epicenter of lifelong learning. _eb04be16-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea001DaycareConsider cooperation 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._eb04bef2-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea001.1Public School DistrictNon-Profit OrganizationsLibraryEncourage Beaufort County to continue their efforts to provide resources and funding for the Hilton Head library._eb04bfce-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea001.2Hilton Head LibraryBeaufort CountyContinuing EducationCoordinate with the University of South Carolina Beaufort and other continuing education programs to partner with primary, secondary, and tertiary schools in establishing continuing education._eb04c096-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea001.3University of South Carolina BeaufortAffordabilityWork 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._eb04c172-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea001.4EducatorsStudentsParentsVenues & Historic PlacesReimagining our venues and historic places so that they are inviting, accessible, and utilized by all._eb04c23a-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002Notes: a. Consider the Venue Committee Report Recommendation and the Gullah Geechee Preservation Report Recommendations when finalizing these strategies.Historic LandmarksDevelop historic landmarks protection program to preserve important sites and architecture on the Island._eb04c924-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.1Cultural & Historic SitesEncourage planned communities and other landowners to provide access for family members, friends, and historians to cultural and historic sites for the purpose of education and maintenance._eb04cab4-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.2Planned CommunitiesSignageContinue to support establishing way-finding signs that identifies Island historic sites, historic neighborhoods, important people, and important historic events._eb04cb9a-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.3Educational 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._eb04cc76-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.4Island CulturePreserve historic island culture, including that of the Gullah Geechee culture._eb04cd52-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.5Land AcquisitionContinue to investigate the feasibility of acquiring public land to preserve historic and cultural sites for future generations to enjoy._eb04ce2e-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.6Festival VenueConsider developing a 3000-5000 person venue for festival._eb04d018-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea002.7Community DevelopmentEnsuring community development on the Island is sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and innovative._eb04d1e4-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003Notes: a. The use of the word “equity” in the goal is to think about fairness when considering being inclusive with community development. Thus, recommendations from Workforce Housing and the Gullah Geechee Preservation Project Report should be included in the strategies.Events, Organizations & InfrastructureSupport events, organizations, and infrastructure that encourages involvement from the Island’s entire population._eb04d2e8-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.1Organizations & GroupsContinue to identify and support the many different organizations and groups that are currently involved in community building efforts._eb04d3e2-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.2Workforce HousingImplement the Workforce Housing Plan._eb04d4d2-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.3WorkforceRedevelopmentConsider creating incentives for redevelopment that opt for a planned community approach with goals of diversity in housing costs and transportation modes._eb04d5c2-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.4Employer Assisted HousingSupport employer assisted housing programs to encourage more employees of various professions (teachers, police officers, firemen) to live within Town limits or within Beaufort County._eb04d6d0-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.5EmployersTeachersPolice OfficersFiremenNeighborhood ConnectionsEncourage interconnection between developments to promote the establishment of neighborhoods and to provide safe and convenient access to neighborhood level public facilities such as parks and schools._eb04d7c0-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.6Special GoupsPursue programs that meet the needs of groups such as the elderly, youth, disabled, Native Islanders, and Hispanic population._eb04d8d8-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea003.7ElderlyYouthDisabled PersonsNative IslandersHispanic PopulationValuesCreate awareness and respect for our core community and environmental values, ensuring inclusiveness and equality for all residents and guests._eb04d9dc-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea004Natural AreasEncourage programs and education that include guests in the culture to maintain Island cleanliness, preservation, and protection of natural areas._eb04daea-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea004.1Potable WaterWork with the PSD’s to ensure that all communities on the Island have access to potable water._eb04dcac-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea004.2PSDsNatural EnvironmentWork towards all communities having access to the natural Island environment._eb04ddce-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea004.3DiversityPromote multi-dimensional diversity on the Island, now and into the future._eb04df04-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea005Needs & AssetsUnderstand basic needs and assets for Island communities, which include access to housing, food, and jobs._eb04dffe-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea005.1ADAAssist local businesses and organizations in properly implementing the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that the Town’s infrastructure is not an impediment to this population._eb04e0ee-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea005.2Local BusinessesLocal OrganizationsCommunity ConnectionsFoster opportunities to bridge communities inside and outside of the gates with respect to age, income, culture, and education._eb04e206-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea005.3Cultural TourismPromote equitable cultural tourism to improve the quality of life for all stakeholders._eb04e33c-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea006Cultural AffairsContinue to maintain and eventually expand the Office of Cultural Affairs._eb04e44a-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea006.1Office of Cultural AffairsCultural EventsSupport the Office of Cultural Affairs in promoting cultural events, such as festivals, art exhibits, and performances for all cultures represented on the Island._eb04e576-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea006.2Office of Cultural AffairsMedia CoverageContinue to support and improve media coverage on the Town’s website and newsletter for local arts and cultural events._eb04e698-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea006.3MediaArt & Cultural ResourcesContinue to recognize the economic value of Hilton Head Island’s art and cultural resources in tourism._eb04e7c4-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea006.4Healthcare & Health EducationEnsure healthcare and health education is available, accessible, affordable, innovative, and benefits all._eb04e9ae-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea007Volunteers In MedicineCoordinate with Volunteers In Medicine to assess healthcare needs for the diverse Island population._eb04eada-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea007.1Volunteers In MedicineHealthcare OfferingsEncourage diverse offerings to access healthcare – example: Mobile Units._eb04ec1a-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea007.2Healthcare WorkersExplore ways to retain healthcare workers to the Island to provide accessibility to a diverse Island population with respect to age, ability, and economic status._eb04ed6e-10d0-11ea-879d-5c060e83ea007.3Healthcare Workers2019-11-222019-11-26http://connectedcommunity.net/hhi/StaffDraft/ICWG.xmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net