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City of Plymouth Strategic Plan 2022-2026
GOAL AREA ONE - SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify and establish sustainable financial model(s) for major capital projects, Old Village business district,
35th District Court, recreation department, and public safety
2. Incorporate eco-friendly, sustainable practices into city assets, services, and policies; including more
environmentally friendly surfaces, reduced impervious surfaces, expanded recycling and composting
services, prioritizing native and pollinator-friendly plants, encouraging rain gardens, and growing a mature
tree canopy
3. Partner with or become members of additional environmentally aware organizations
4. Increase technology infrastructure into city assets, services, and policies
5. Continue sustainable infrastructure improvement for utilities, facilities, and fleet
6. Address changing vehicular habits, including paid parking system /parking deck replacement plan, electric
vehicle (EV) charging stations, and one-way street options
GOAL AREA TWO – STAFF DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SUCCESSION
OBJECTIVES
1. Create a 5-year staffing projection
2. Review current recruitment strategies and identify additional resources
3. Identify/establish flex scheduling positions and procedures
4. Develop a plan for an internship program
5. Review potential department collaborations
6. Hire an additional recreation professional
7. Review current diversity, equity, and inclusion training opportunities
8. Seek out training opportunities for serving diverse communities
GOAL AREA THREE - COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
OBJECTIVES
1. Engage in partnerships with public, private and non-profit entities
2. Increase residential/business education programs for active citizen engagement
3. Robust diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
4. Actively participate with multi-governmental lobbies (Michigan Municipal League, Conference of Western
Wayne, etc.)
GOAL AREA FOUR - ATTRACTIVE, LIVABLE COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVES
1. Create vibrant commercial districts by seeking appropriate mixed-use development, marketing transitional
properties, and implementing Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) practices
2. Improve existing and pursue additional recreational and public green space opportunities and facilities for
all ages
3. Develop multi-modal transportation plan which prioritizes pedestrian and biker safety
4. Improve link between Hines Park, Old Village, Downtown Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and other
regional destinations
5. Maintain safe, well-lit neighborhoods with diverse housing stock that maximizes resident livability and
satisfaction
6. Modernize and update zoning ordinance to reflect community vision
7. Implement Kellogg Park master plan
“The government in this community is small and accessible to all concerned.”
-Plymouth Mayor Joe Bida
November 1977
