PLAN CANTON – GOALS SUMMARY

GOAL 1:  VISION & PLANNING  /  HOUSING

a:   Engage in Community-wide Strategic Planning; Update Comprehensive Plan; Update Capital Improvement Plan; Assess Governmental Structure.

b:  Promote & Market Community / Develop Community Theme & Niche

c:  Promote Housing Development

GOAL 2:  CAPACITY BUILDING

a:  Mobilize Volunteers for Community Betterment

b:  Improve Communication and Cooperation Between Organizations and                with General Public.

c:  Develop Sustainable Funding for Development Coordinator Position

GOAL 3:  YOUTH

a:  Enhance Youth Engagement in the Community

b:  Address Issues with Substance Abuse by Youth

c:  Improve Parental Involvement with Youth

GOAL 4:  AGRICULTURE

a:  Build stronger connections between rural and urban population;                         Increase Recognition of Ag Producers in the Community.

b:  Promote Ag Business Development in Canton

GOAL  5:  BUSINESS & ECONOIMC DEVELOPMENT

a:  Promote Business Creation and Development

b:  Revitalize Main Street District

c:  Support a Strong and Stable Water / Wastewater Infrastructure

d:  Develop Industrial Park Infrastructure

GOAL 6:  PARKS & RECREATION

            a.  Develop Pool Complex

          b.  Capitalize on River / Promote Riverfront Development / Bike Path

            c.  Explore Development of Community / Inter-Generational Center

          d. Enhance Ball Field Complexes