Strategic Plan

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

Introduction

• What is a strategic plan?

• Why are we doing it?

Did You Know?

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Portland Metro

Maine

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11.6% Disability (under 65) 15.5% ESL

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Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

How Are We Doing It?

• Plan Adopted

• Implement Strategic Plan

• Steering Committee Appointed

• Council endorses doing plan

Mission, Vision, Values

SWOT

Develop Major Goals

Develop Minor Goal

& Strategies

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

Where Are We In The Process?

• Plan Adopted

• Implement Strategic Plan

• Steering Committee Appointed

• Council endorses doing plan

Mission, Vision, Values

SWOT

Develop Major Goals

Develop Minor Goal

& Strategies

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

What Have We Learned So Far?

From SWOT Analysis

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Walkable & architecturally significant downtown

Housing stock Expanding riverwalk Narrow vision of some people; impatience

Location: coastal, urban, rural, Boston-Portland

Lack of parking for downtown

The tunnel system in the mill district

‘Nay-sayers’ controlling the message

Positive energy about the future because of downtown redevelopment

Good stories being drowned out by negative stories

The alternative to Portland and Boston

Aging population

Strong heritage Bad perception of City 3 Lincoln St redevelopment and impact on downtown

Drugs and crime perception

Attracting younger citizens

Using negative lens to view opportunities

University of New England

Rapidly increasing housing costs

Employment center Traffic Rehab of mills Aging infrastructure

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

What Do We Think It Tells Us?

Plan needs to:

– Natural resources are unique and special

– Recognize the location advantages of the community; coastal, urban, rural, Boston, Portland

What Do We Think It Tells Us?

Plan needs to:

– Make the creative arts a core strategy

– Focus on the downtown & mill transitions

– Protect the historical economic diversity of the community

What Do We Think It Tells Us?

Plan needs to:

– Develop a sense of place and belonging through distinctive neighborhoods

– Dispose of the old image by sharing the story of the positive changes

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

What Do We Think We Should Do? Suggested Major Goals

• Community that Cares – Encourage a culture of compassion, opportunity, resiliency and positive engagement within

the community

• A Community of Neighbors and Neighborhoods – Work with naturally defined neighborhoods to indentify unique characteristics; encourage

‘a sense of place and belonging’

• Creating a New Downtown – Partner with stakeholders to establish downtown as destination for commerce, diverse

residential opportunities

• Creative Arts – Foster and support the creative arts (artists, artisans and performing arts) as a central part

of community

• Protecting and Enhancing Natural Resources – Balance policies and investments with the natural resources of the community

• ‘Sharing the Story’ – Celebrate the proud history, highlight the positive changes and transformational activity

• Social-Economically Balanced Community – Continue the historical economic diversity of the community

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

Any Feedback

• Does this sound like Biddeford to you?

• Are we focusing on the right things?

• Is the future we are painting, the one you dream of?

• Any other feedback?

Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort

• Introduction

• How are we doing it?

• Where are we in the process?

• What have we learned so far?

• What do we think it tells us?

• What do we think we should do?

• What do you think?

• How can you help?

How Can You Help?

• Reflect and let us know what you think

– More community meetings

– Strategic Plan Steering Committee

– Future City Council meetings

Email us at:

Strategicplan@biddefordmaine.org

jbennett@biddefordmaine.org

207.284.9313

Next Steps

• Reflect on feedback from presentations

• Develop sub goals and strategies

• More public meetings

Strategic Plan