Strategic Spartanburg

A major component of our quality of life for now and for the future is dependent upon the priorities we assign to the stewardship of our natural resources. Air and water purity are priceless assets to any community. Land and its use is a vital asset for any growing population and its economy. But they are finite. As a community we must understand that as we grow we must do so within the context of our finite environment. To do so, citizens, businesses and governments must collectively take a responsible role in the sustainable use of our natural resources with an awareness that we are sharing with the future. Providing leadership that consistently elevates environmental awareness and the development and implementation of environmental initiatives will be an ongoing challenge.

The purpose of the 2006-2010 Community Improvement Plan is to use the data in Strategic: Community Indicators VI to influence the improvement of Spartanburg and the quality of life for its citizens.  More than 300 Spartanburg citizens contributed to the creation of the Community Improvement Plan.  Each Taskforce developed a comprehensive executive summary report plan  for addressing the issues.  In the following pages you can see the priorities, opportunities, best practices, and partnerships that the Taskforces recommend using to make significant improvement.  By sharing this information it is our hope to provide a common ground for public, private and non-profit leaders to work together to address these and other related issues.