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Filling in Our Framework describes our land use and development:
how the patterns of buildings, roads, and other manmade parts of
the city can create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro. This Big
Idea focuses on how we arrange our land uses for where we live,
work, attend school, shop, and enjoy our free time.
Creating Great Places describes the creation of interesting,
attractive places and vibrant public spaces in neighborhoods across
Greensboro, in downtown, and with our historic resources.
WHAT ARE THE 6 BIG IDEAS?
Becoming Car Optional describes our aim to expand quality
transportation options beyond cars and maintain an efficient
Our Six Big Ideas are the framework for the GSO2040 Comprehensive transportation system that allows people and goods to travel
Plan. Each includes community-driven goals and strategies that throughout Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on lessening our
together make up the policies Greensboro will use as it moves dependence on cars and reducing the pressure to have multiple
forward. These Six Big Ideas encompass various topics such as land cars per household.
use, housing, transportation, and the environment, and bring the
components of the Plan together to facilitate coordinated action
across City departments and the community as a whole. This Prioritizing Sustainability describes our leadership role in
framework structures how the City and its partners address issues environmental stewardship, social equity, and a resilient economy.
and accomplish goals over the next 20 years and makes the Plan This Big Idea focuses on protecting our natural resources, ensuring
comprehensive in scope and approach. that residents live in a healthy environment with equitable access
to public services and a voice in governance, while also making
Greensboro’s economy resilient to changes at the regional, national,
and global scale.
Building Community Connections describes our quality of life,
the culture, arts, and places that make Greensboro unique and
memorable, and the ties that bind us together as a community.
This Big Idea includes strategies to improve livability, strengthen
neighborhoods, increases our public safety, expand housing
affordability, and build Greensboro’s identity as a University City.
Growing Economic Competitiveness describes building a
prosperous, resilient economy that creates equitable opportunities
to succeed. This Big Idea includes strategies designed to strengthen
our economy through job creation and attraction, diversification of
our local economy, and building a steady and growing tax base.
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