Strategic Plan Progress
Stay updated on our progress on key community outcomes
Status: On Track
Encourage sustainable economic growth and partnerships through business and workforce development
We will achieve Economic Growth by focusing on three core objectives
Increase effectiveness of workforce development efforts by building on existing collaborative partnerships between the City and local organizations
Increase effectiveness of business retention, attraction and expansion efforts
Support local businesses through destination branding and marketing to visitors
Status: On Track
The City of Winchester has several areas classified as catalyst sites in the 2011 Comprehensive Plan (and 2014 update). These sites are underutilized or hold great potential to contribute more to Winchester’s economy: Meadow Branch Avenue | Ward Plaza | Berryville Avenue | National Fruit | Old Town.
We will achieve revitalization by focusing on two core areas:
Continue promoting redevelopment/development of previously identified catalyst sites
Identify additional targeted areas and promote redevelopment/development of areas not previously identified as catalyst sites
Status: On Track
Quality of life is a necessary element if the city is to be viable and attractive to new businesses, residents and visitors. Quality of life has many factors, including but not limited to, a safe and active community that supports life-long learning experience. Based on the city survey, the following areas were identified as key areas of improvement; street maintenance, quality of public education and management of traffic flow.
We plan to advance our residents' quality of life by focusing on the following areas
Increase cultural, recreational and tourism-related opportunities in Winchester
Develop and maintain Winchester’s infrastructure
Promote and improve community safety
Status: On Track
In order to adequately serve the city’s diverse and ever-changing community, the City of Winchester must implement innovative ideas to improve efficiency and government transparency. By launching time-saving and customer-friendly software and implementing new service enhancements will improve the City’s interaction with customers and encourage open communication.
We plan to improve city services by focusing on the following areas
Implement cost saving innovative internal strategies to improve efficiency
Increase government transparency and communication capabilities
Enhance service delivery to residents, economic partners and visitors
