STRATEGIC PLAN

Strategic Plan

MISSION

The Elyria Community Partnership drives and supports the revitalization of Elyria’s historic downtown & neighborhoods.

VISION

Elyria is a vibrant, diverse, and historic city where our neighborhoods are rich with community assets and activities, thriving businesses, and quality housing for all.

VALUES

  • Collaboration

  • Equity & Inclusion

  • Impact Oriented

  • Integrity

  • Transparency

Strategic Plan Printed out next to a pen.

GOALS & STRATEGIES

Establish Operational Capacity & Sustainability

  1. Recruit Staff Leadership & Build Overall Capacity
  2. Maintain Existing Funders & Expand Number of Supporters
  3. Create and Promote Independent Organizational Identity, Voice, & Culture
  4. Continue Growth, Governance Efforts, & Board Training
  5. Involve Key Institutional, Business, and Public Sector Partners
  6. Engage Elyria Residents to Build Trust & Organize around Community

Drive Downtown Development & Vibrancy

  1. Energize & Activate the District through Ongoing Events
  2. Promote the District through Consistent, Compelling Marketing
  3. Recruit New & Support Existing Small Businesses
  4. Lead Placemaking, Planning, & Beautification Efforts
  5. Preserve Historic Buildings & Fabric by Direct Ownership, Partnership, and/or Advocacy
  6. Improve Connections to Natural Areas, Residential Areas, & Key Assets

Spur New & Restore Existing Housing

  1. Lead or Support Vacant / Distressed Housing Rehab
  2. Increase & Diversify Quality Housing Options
  3. Generate Private and Nonprofit Sector Interest & Partnerships for New Housing
  4. Support Current Homeowner Maintenance and Repairs
  5. Team with City / County on Targeted Housing Programs