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Enhance Dothan and the Wiregrass region’s quality of life (City of Dothan, Houston, Henry, Dale, Geneva and Coffee counties). |
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Objective 1: |
Augment the availability of cultural amenities and arts in the Dothan region.
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Work with the Southeast Alabama Regional Arts alliance to enhance the capacity of the Dothan region’s arts community. |
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Coordinate with Wallace Community College and Troy University Dothan to develop student-serving entertainment events in appropriate venues across the region. |
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Partner with Wallace Community College and Troy University Dothan to establish an arts education and crafts center, gallery and entertainment venue in the Wiregrass region. |
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Conduct a needs assessment to determine the viability of certain recreation, entertainment and arts amenities in the Wiregrass region. |
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Pursue effective revitalization of downtown Dothan. |
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Work with the City of Dothan, the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Group to produce a downtown development plan. |
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Consider hiring a full-time director for the Downtown Development Authority. |
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Partner with the Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and others to produce regularly scheduled entertainment events in downtown Dothan. |
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| Objective 3: |
Develop additional regional opportunities for outdoor recreation. |
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Encourage walking as part of an active lifestyle by improving sidewalks and public-space landscaping. |
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Create a regional green space plan that preserves and sets aside land for parks, trails and paths. |
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| Objective 4: |
Effectively address the needs of the Wiregrass region’s senior citizen population. |
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Work to enhance existing senior services. |
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Assess the development potential of senior citizen-specific residential communities. |
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Maximize the impact of current and potential area retirees. |
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| Objective 5: |
Ensure that the Dothan region’s elected, appointed and public/private leadership works to implement the community’s vision. |
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Maximize the impact of current leadership development programs. |
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Formalize opportunities for interaction between community stakeholders and elected officials. |
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