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
GOALS & STRATEGIES
Establish Operational Capacity & Sustainability
- Recruit Staff Leadership & Build Overall Capacity
- Maintain Existing Funders & Expand Number of Supporters
- Create and Promote Independent Organizational Identity, Voice, & Culture
- Continue Growth, Governance Efforts, & Board Training
- Involve Key Institutional, Business, and Public Sector Partners
- Engage Elyria Residents to Build Trust & Organize around Community
Drive Downtown Development & Vibrancy
- Energize & Activate the District through Ongoing Events
- Promote the District through Consistent, Compelling Marketing
- Recruit New & Support Existing Small Businesses
- Lead Placemaking, Planning, & Beautification Efforts
- Preserve Historic Buildings & Fabric by Direct Ownership, Partnership, and/or Advocacy
- Improve Connections to Natural Areas, Residential Areas, & Key Assets
Spur New & Restore Existing Housing
- Lead or Support Vacant / Distressed Housing Rehab
- Increase & Diversify Quality Housing Options
- Generate Private and Nonprofit Sector Interest & Partnerships for New Housing
- Support Current Homeowner Maintenance and Repairs
- Team with City / County on Targeted Housing Programs