The Draft Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan Report was presented to the City Council at its June 12, 2024, meeting. It is a culmination of the work over the past nine months, during which residents explored the future direction of the City of Essex Junction, looking out to 2030.
With the guidance of Future iQ, we identified 20 key drivers that will shape the future of our City, developed four plausible scenarios, and outlined the expected and preferred futures for Essex Junction. Six strategic pillars, representing the major themes or topic areas that reflect Essex Junction's preferred future, were also developed based on community input and data gathered through the community survey and Think Tank Workshops. These strategic pillars include Housing and Density, Public Services and Facilities, Economic Development, Transportation and Connectivity, Environment, and Community Engagement. With these six pillars, 18 key actions were also identified during the Focus Groups. These action items represent the building blocks that help define the action for the strategic pillars. City committees and staff will prioritize the 18 key action items. This information will be included in the Final Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan report.
The final stage of this process is to develop the City’s Strategic Action Work Plan. This work plan will outline the services, projects, or activities that align with the six strategic pillars and will help the City progress toward its desired future over the next five years.
To access the surveys and reports and track the progress of the Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan, please visit the project portal. For additional information about the project, please contact Ashley Snellenberger, Communications and Strategic Initiatives Director, at ansnellenberger@essexjunction.org or 802-878-6944.