Jackson County Tomorrow aspires to provide a groundwork for activities and planning efforts surrounding young family retention and attraction. It began with conversations among young families not only about what they like about the community, but also what they would like to see improved, and community leaders should continue those conversations with both current and future generations. The methods used in this project include qualitative assessments, from focus groups and a series of interviews with financial and real estate stakeholders, a quantitative, on-the-ground assessment of current conditions, and in-depth studies of best practices in comparable small U.S. towns. This process resulted in a number of community goals, objectives, and strategies for implementation that aim to improve Jackson County’s ability to retain or re-attract young families. Resident feedback provided the vision statement that guided the planning process and prioritized the goals and objectives described throughout this document.
Urban Studies and Planning Jackson County (Iowa)
Details
Title: Subtitle
Jackson County Tomorrow Strategic Plan
Creators
Brooke Axness - University of Iowa
Chris Jasper - University of Iowa
Matt Morlan - University of Iowa
Maggie Richardson - University of Iowa
Contributors
Charles Connerly (Contributor) - University of Iowa, Center for Social Science Innovation
Phuong Nguyen (Contributor) - University of Iowa, School of Planning and Public Affairs
Resource Type
Report
Publication Details
Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities
Publisher
University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa, USA
DOI
10.17077/4sky-m5ui
Number of pages
102 pages
Comment
Client: East Central Intergovernmental Association, Jackson County Economic Alliance. Faculty Advisors: Dr. Charles Connerly, Dr. Phuong Nguyen. Field Problems in Planning, School of Urban & Regional Planning. Research report produced through the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities at the University of Iowa.
Language
English
Date published
05/09/2018
Academic Unit
University College Courses; History; Urban and Regional Planning Final Projects; School of Planning and Public Affairs; Public Policy Center (Archive)