Going Green
The Master Plan… A Summary of Our Vision
As part of Greensburg’s long-term recovery planning process, community members were asked to create a vision for the town’s redevelopment. In a Visioning Retreat, a group of citizens reflected on their experiences living in Greensburg and created a Community Vision that evolved into the following statement:
“Blessed with a unique opportunity to create a strong community
devoted to family, fostering business,
working together for future generations.”
Our Vision statement was supported by a set of goals published in the Long- Term Community Recovery Plan. These goals serve as a living document providing guiding principles for development. Accomplishing the community vision will require careful consideration of the connectedness and intent behind each goal.
Vision Goals Recommendations: Using the Community Vision. As a starting point, 11 goals were identified to support the Vision. Plan recommendations were created to provide guidance on how to accomplish the community goals and vision.
- Community. A progressive community that offers urban services within the unassuming feel of a rural, Midwestern community.
- Family. A community that provides opportunities for its young people in the way of jobs, education and recreation as reasons to stay in Greensburg.
- Prosperity. A community where entrepreneurial spirit, customer service, and a sustainable economy permeate the business sector and where residents, travelers, and tourists enjoy a full line of locally-owned businesses that provide jobs and services.
- Environment. A community that recognizes the importance of the natural environment and balances the need for growth and economic development with the maintenance and improvement of the environment.
- Affordability. An up-to-date, affordable rural community where housing plans and strategies incorporate energy-efficient design and materials and serve as a regional and national model for integrating residents of all ages and needs with services of all kinds.
- Growth. A community that opens its doors to new residents and visitors without diminishing the values and lifestyles of its current residents.
- Renewal. A community that makes proactive decisions that use this opportunity to reverse decline and build a progressive city with a strong future.
- Water. Treat each drop of water as a precious resource.
- Health. Improve quality of life by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Energy. Promote a high level of efficiency in new construction and look to renewable options for generation.
- Wind. Greensburg’s vast wind resources are part of an emerging economy and should be harvested.
- Built environment. Build a town that encourages interaction between residents, welcomes guests and serves as a model community. New development should be durable, healthy, and efficient. City projects will lead the way by becoming examples of green practices that are built to last.
See our complete Comprehensive Master Plan and Recovery Plan at: http://www.greensburgks.org