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City Council Work Session: Strategic Framework 2025 - 2027 June 26, 2025 • The strategic framework outlines the City Council policy vision for innovation and investment through 2027. • Council reaffirmed its commitment for the current six focus areas: ⚬Community Safety ⚬Connectivity ⚬Economic Vitality ⚬Neighborhoods ⚬Quality of Life ⚬Sustainability & Technology STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK UPDATE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK UPDATE PROCESS CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK RETREAT April 29 BOARD AND COMMISSION STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK MEETING May 14 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK MEETING June 6 2025 - 2027 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK REVIEW WORK SESSION June 26 • Emphasis on incorporating the following into the framework’s implementation through 2027: ⚬Future Focus ⚬Next Big Things for Planning and Investment ⚬Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ⚬Focus on Redevelopment ⚬Streamline Development ⚬Quality of Life • Strategic Framework 2025-2027 Influences: ⚬General Plan Update ⚬Community Demographics and Housing ⚬Economy and Job Market ⚬City Revenues and Bond Election COMMON THEMES 2025-2027 Strategic Framework Our Vision We are a world class city that provides an exceptional quality of life. Our Brand A safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive community that connects people, chooses innovation and inspires excellence. Future Focus Theme The Strategic Framework is our playbook to ensure we are a step ahead, investing wisely and keeping our community’s future in focus. • Ensuring community safety through: ⚬Community-based policing and engagement through a presence in neighborhoods and schools. ⚬The care provided by a municipal ambulance service and accredited paramedic training program. ⚬The enhanced capabilities for crime prevention and investigation enabled by the development of a Police Forensic Sciences facility. ⚬Technology that advances community safety and efficiency of public safety resources. ⚬The attraction and retention of the next generation of our public safety workforce. COMMUNITY SAFETY • Forward thinking transportation and technology networks with: ⚬Safe, attractive and well-maintained roadways, bike paths and transportation infrastructure. ⚬Integrated micro - transit services with other forms of mobility that connect people with local destinations. ⚬Advanced fiber and wireless technology networks that connect people and businesses. ⚬Investments in transportation infrastructure that supports commerce and the viability of neighborhoods. ⚬Communication for residents that outlines upcoming roadway projects and neighborhood improvements. CONNECTIVITY • Strategic economic development through: ⚬A future focus that preserves employment areas for business expansion, infill and redevelopment. ⚬Proactive investment in utility infrastructure to support economic development opportunities. ⚬A modern airport that supports business aviation and job creation through airpark area employment. ⚬Workforce development partnerships with higher education, trades and industries that keep Chandler’s next generation of talent locally. ⚬Streamlined development processes that create a reputation for excellence in infill and redevelopment. ⚬Attraction of technology industries and mixed-use retail destinations. ⚬Downtown development that promotes economic activity and pedestrian traffic. ECONOMIC VITALITY • Unique and vibrant communities with: ⚬Destinations for people to live with an emphasis on diverse housing products for home ownership. ⚬Designated housing corridors for infill and redevelopment projects that create housing, employment and retail uses. ⚬Land trusts that create affordable and workforce housing options. ⚬Projects that promote reinvestment in traditional neighborhoods and maintenance of city infrastructure and parks. ⚬Innovative programs that promote neighborhood engagement. ⚬Advocacy that seeks to protect neighborhoods from state legislative impacts and commercial blight. NEIGHBORHOODS • Providing an exceptional quality of life through: ⚬Parks, walkable spaces and recreational amenities that cater to community needs. ⚬Recreational and social spaces that enable people to converse and connect in the community. ⚬Partnerships and permit processes that bolster special events managed by community members. ⚬Activities and programs that capitalize on Chandler’s culture, unique history, educational excellence and captivating artistic and musical talent. ⚬A community and municipal organization that showcases its cultural heritage and values diversity, equity and inclusion. QUALITY OF LIFE • Embrace sustainable and technology advancements through: ⚬Investments in water resources and infrastructure. ⚬Advocacy with energy and technology providers to enhance reliability and service capacity in Chandler. ⚬A sustainable building program for private sector development that produces energy efficiency and cost savings. ⚬Advanced technology and artificial intelligence use that streamlines internal processes, ensures cybersecurity and promotes service delivery. ⚬Energy solutions that produce resiliency and lower cost of services. SUSTAINABILITY AND TECHNOLOGY Discussion and Comments Next Steps: • Revise based on City Council comments • Prepare Strategic Framework for City Council Adoption at a future meeting • Implementation of Strategic Framework