2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

The city offers a variety of programs to its residents including civic, social, educational and recreational. Envision Shakopee lays out several possible program improvements for which the city will explore.

The city should explore opportunities to be better stewards of the environment and natural resources through the GreenStep Cities program. In addition to the GreenStep Cities Program, the city should continue to grow its collaborative relationship with the SMSC in restoring natural areas along the Minnesota River, preserving historical areas and sensitive environments. The city’s businesses provide job opportunities, fun and interesting things to do, goods and services necessary for modern life and a strong tax base. It is important for the city to foster economic growth. The city should explore opportunities to improve its economic development services, programs and initiatives. Engaging the community in matters of public policy is critical to the success of public endeavors. Engagement builds pride and ownership in the community and reveals new and innovative ideas, projects and programs. The community engagement related to Envision Shakopee, in which the community was engaged early and often, showcases the potential success of approaching projects differently. The city should explore opportunities to better engage and communicate with the public. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Programs the city should continue, improve, or introduce include:

» » Community events and festivals such as Rhythm on the Rails » » Transportation policy education and safety programs such as Safe Routes to School » » Education and networking programs for entrepreneurs, business owners and developers such as Business Round Table » » Recreation programs identified in the upcoming Parks & Recreation master planning efforts » » Community education programs identified as priorities through other planning processes or community feedback » » Environmental education programs concerning community services such as stormwater management, recycling, river ecology, or other priorities identified in allied plans

ENVISION SHAKOPEE | IMPLEMENTATION

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