This vision for a Prosperous Athens
was developed from the Learnings document
which was published on August 28, 2006
A Prosperous Athens...
- Embraces change and innovation to solve its problems.
- Understands the importance of addressing issues of race and class in order to unite the community.
- Demands educational excellence.
- Provides quality lifelong learning opportunities for all children and families.
- Develops a skilled workforce in anticipation of future economic growth.
- Supports volunteerism as a community-wide responsibility.
- Assures the availability of affordable housing.
- Supports an efficient health care network that promotes wellness.
- Relies on and supports an effective public transportation system.
- Develops a diverse economy that promotes job growth and higher paying jobs.
- Works with policy makers at the local, state, and federal levels to demand that policies meet the priorities of our community.
- Expects all organizations, institutions, and neighborhood groups to work together to address community-wide issues.