City of Evanston Strategic Plan 
The Plan Strategic Planning FAQ The Process Documents
The Evanston City Council unanimously approved the strategic plan on March 27, 2006. The plan took nine months to develop and will help focus the organization over the next five years. Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing the resources on key priorities.
The Strategic Plan features an overall vision and mission, as well as specific visions for economics, infrastructure, natural resources, partnerships, governance, neighborhoods and social programs. Each of these visions falls under one of three value areas: Economic Viability, Environmental Sustainability and Strengthening Community. The 13 goals of the Strategic Plan address these visions with objectives that support the community's values.
The City of Evanston's Strategic Plan:
Vision: Creating the most livable City in America
Mission: The City of Evanston is committed to promoting the highest quality of life for all residents by providing fiscally sound, responsive municipal services and delivering those services equitably, professionally with the highest degree of integrity.
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Economic Viability |
Strengthening Community |
Environmental |
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Economics |
Neighborhoods Social Programs |
Partnerships Governance |
Infrastructure Natural Resources |
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Goal #1: Develop economic development strategies... |
| Goal #11: Define Evanston neighborhoods... |
Goal #7: Relationship with Northwestern... |
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Goal #4: High quality infrastructure and facilities... |
Goal #2: Create policies for housing stock... |
Goal #12: Provide opportunities for youth... |
Goal #8: Create partnerships with schools... |
Goal #5: Protect the City’s natural resources... |
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Goal #3: Job skills for Evanston residents... |
Goal #13: Access to health care... |
Goal #9: Utilize Boards and Commissions... |
Goal #6: Influence transportation resources... |
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Goal #10: Provide outstanding customer service... |
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