The Process
TAKING THE NEXT STEP
The Vision 2020 process is an open, all inclusive community visioning process designed to keep our community vibrant and growing.
Now that the 10 vision statements have been released it’s time to get to work! The Idea Selection Committee has worked hard to develop the top ten vision statements.
The mission of the Austin Vision 2020 initiative is to “inspire the community to collectively create a vision for a greater Austin through a city project where all ideas are welcomed and the best are brought to life.”
AUSTIN NEEDS YOU
Austin Vision 2020 set out to collect ideas from community members on what would make Austin better. Over 4,000 ideas were submitted by paper or through the website for consideration. All ideas were considered by members of the Idea Selection Committee.
Idea Selection Committee The Idea Selection Committee is comprised of a cross section of Austin’s community. Pam Bishop facilitated all meetings for the committee.
We NEED community members like you to get involved to make our community better. Interested in being part of a committee that will bring these visions to life? Maybe there is a particular vision that sparks your interest or you have a special skill set to help develop an idea - then we want you! Community members with passion to make Austin better are always welcomed. Interested community members can sign up at the Big Reveal to work on one of the ten vision statements. You can sign up to help on more than one vision if you like.
The goal of the group was to develop and implement a consensus driven group decision making process narrowing all ideas to ten by March of 2012.
Sign up sheets are available at the Big Reveal or you can visit the Vision 2020 website to sign up too. Just visit www.vision2020austin.com.
The Idea Selection Committee began meeting in November of 2011.
TAKING THE NEXT STEP INFORMATIONAL MEETING
The group established the following criteria to narrow the over 4,000 votes.
Community members who sign up to help are invited to come to the Taking the Next Step Informational Meeting at Riverland Community College.
*Does the idea have strong community impact? *Can this idea be executed in the next 8 years? *Does this idea require collaboration? *Is this idea innovative? *Do the resources exist to support the idea?
This informational meeting will provide information on the next steps in bringing the top ten ideas to reality as well as give participants a better feel for their potential time commitment.
By the end of November the group had completed voting and brought forth 91 ideas to present to the Austin community for public vote. Public voting took place via paper ballot and through the Vision 2020 website from December 3 – December 31st. The results of the public vote were given to the Idea Selection Committee in January 2012. The Idea Selection Committee took the top 30 ideas, the public voted for, and compiled the top ten vision statements.
Taking the Next Step Informational Meeting Riverland Community College Theatre Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6pm For more information on the meeting please visit the Vision 2020 website at www.vision2020austin.com or by calling the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-437-4561. NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE MEETING?
The Idea Selection Committee members met over twenty-one times and put in over fifty hours from November 2011-March 2012.
No problem! Interested in helping, but not able to make the meeting at Riverland Community College? Simply call the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-437-4561 for more information about getting involved.
A Community Vision for a Better Austin Ten by 2020 2020 Idea Brochure-Med.indd 1
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Community Wide Technology Expanded Bike/Walk Trail System Connect members of the community and welcome guests through a safe integrated bike/walk trail system linking neighborhoods, parks, shopping and attractions throughout the greater Austin area, including bike lanes on major city streets.
EDUCATION LEADERS Develop a world class, unique city-wide learning campus linking together the arts, education, science and business communities. This environment will emphasize programs in science and technology, college readiness, alternative learning and real life application to prepare students for workforce and/or higher education.
Downtown Austin A Destination Point Establish downtown Austin as a premier small city center, with development of a park/plaza gathering area to host outdoor events throughout the year. The neighborhood will be strengthened by healthy interaction of residents, business owners and entrepreneurs which will stimulate rehabilitation and economic development in the city center.
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Provide every home, school and business with low cost, state-of-the art technology including fiber optics and wireless internet throughout the City of Austin to increase economic prosperity, enhance education and heighten community safety.
Embrace and Maintain Our Waterways Clean and maintain all waterways and shorelines in the community and beyond to enhance recreational opportunities such as kayaking, canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing, adding beauty through public gardens, lighted waterways and water features.
Business Friendly Environment Create and implement stand out incentives as part of economic development to position Austin as the region’s center for entrepreneurs. Invite, finance and support existing and new entrepreneurs, encourage retail, while emphasizing reuse of the underutilized buildings on both sides of 18th Ave NW.
Gateway to Austin Attraction Erect a creative and iconic I-90 overpass attraction representative of our community’s identity. This “Gateway to Austin”, between 4th St. NW & 14th St. NW will facilitate traffic north and south, host unique retail establishments, and most importantly, provide a pathway to visitors to stop and explore the many appealing facets of Austin.
Community Recreation Center Create a year round recreation center of architectural significance which will be a welcoming place for everyone in our community to meet, exercise and play. The recreation campus will have state-of -the-art fitness facilities such as a family aquatic center, practice facilities and programs supporting healthy living in a safe affordable environment.
Community Pride & Spirit Create a positive community spirit by fostering service, support and mentorship programs geared towards improving the quality of life and opportunities for all citizens. Support physical beautification through neighborhood organizations working in collaboration with existing programs.
RevitalizAtion of Austin Utilities Building Transform the old utilities building into the anchor for Austin’s Art Row, by converting it into a modern multi-use structure that would house the SPAMuseum and a variety of specialty shops, businesses, eateries and other attractions. The design of this structure will complement the Main Street Renovation Project.
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