Summary of Plan Goals
GOALS FOR FILLING IN OUR FRAMEWORK
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Goal A
Greensboro is recognized and admired for its attractive, walkable, and compact mixed-use activity centers where people live, work, and enjoy life.
Goal B
Greensboro attracts world-class development to transform underutilized sites and buildings into valued assets that complement their surroundings.
Goal C
People choose to live in Greensboro because every neighborhood is safe and has convenient access to first-rate schools, services, shopping, parks, and community facilities.
GOALS FOR INTERESTING NEIGHBORHOODS AND PLACES TO LIVE
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Goal A
Greensboro’s citywide network of unique neighborhoods offer residents of all walks of life a variety of quality housing choices.
Goal B
Greensboro’s historic places are treasured, protected, and contribute to the City’s unique identity.
Goal C
Downtown is a dynamic center of economic and cultural activity for residents of Greensboro and an unforgettable destination for visitors.
GOALS FOR A CAR OPTIONAL CITY
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Goal A
Greensboro has unrivaled pedestrian, biking, transit,and road networks that provide safe, comfortable,and convenient transportation options.
Goal B
Everyone loves our interconnected greenspaces, which provide recreation and transportation opportunities, promote active living, and protect our natural environment.
GOALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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Goal A
Greensboro advances environmental stewardship, taking care of our natural resources and the natural systems that support all living things.
Goal B
Greensboro embraces social equity, ensuring all residents benefit from fair and just treatment in the distribution of public services and have a voice in governance.
Goal C
Greensboro builds economic resilience, expanding the local economy’s ability to withstand and adjust to disruptions and changes at the regional, national, and global scales.
GOALS FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY CHARACTER
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Goal A
Greensboro is a thriving, dynamic, and livable city that people love to visit and call home.
Goal B
Greensboro’s cultural identity–our museums, libraries, arts communities, festivals, and events is a source of pride and shared experience.
Goal C
Greensboro treasures its history, honors its role in the civil rights movement, and celebrates its diversity through engagement and inclusion.
Goal D
Our colleges, universities, and Career and Technical Education facilities play a leading role in the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the community.
Goal E
Everyone does their part to maintain stable, attractive, and healthy places to live and raise families.
GOALS FOR ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
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Goal A
Strategic public investment in historically underserved areas of Greensboro attracts private investment and sets the stage for revitalization without displacing existing residents.
Goal B
Increase and preserve the inventory of developable sites compatible with corporate and industrial uses.
Goal C
Investment in cutting-edge communications technology enhances the quality of life for all residents and helps businesses thrive.
Goal D
Education and workforce training opportunities empower residents to achieve financial security and career fulfillment and are matched to the needs of employers.
Goal E
Greensboro promotes homegrown businesses, supports entrepreneurship, cultivates industry leaders, and welcomes major corporations and institutions.
Goal F
Greensboro attracts and retains a diverse pool of talented individuals, especially young adults, who have a wide variety of skill sets.
"[The] built environment pays respect to natural environment, living and building with it rather than destroying and building on top of it.”