PLAN ORGANIZATION

Steadfast: Creating Deeper Roots for a Stronger Future presents recovery and resiliency strategies for the IND15RPC region in the following framework:

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter introduces the concept of resiliency, the plan purpose and process, and how this effort aligns with State and Federal efforts.

Chapter 2: Impacts of

Covid19

This chapter presents an overview of socioeconomic trends of the region, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted these trends, and other issues and opportunities identified through the planning process. The overview includes both quantitative data analysis and qualitative results from engagement efforts with the task force, focus groups, and community needs survey.

Chapter 3: Vision, Goals & Strategies

The overall recovery and resiliency vision is presented in this chapter. Goals and strategies are organized under six pillars:

• Education

• Economic

• Housing

• Infrastructure

• Quality of Life

• Governance

The importance of each pillar is discussed. The strategies of each pillar is presented in greater detail with an action plan, anticipated outcomes, necessary partners, and potential timing. Strategies are provided in the form of policies, plans, programs, and physical projects.

Chapter 4: Conclusion

The implementation chapter supports the individual strategies and action plans with a discussion of key partners and organizations that will be paramount to achieving recovery and resilience goals. Key performance indicators and benchmarks for the region are presented in order to evaluate the success of each collective strategies. Finally, potential funding programs and sources are discussed.

Appendix A

Appendix A includes a technical analysis of the IND15RPC region focused on the demographics and socioeconomics of the community. Focus group summaries, survey results, and regional context maps are also included.

Appendix B

Appendix B includes a glossary of key terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used throughout the document.

Appendix C

Appendix C contains contains a ranking of each action item by topic area, and the top 30 strategies from the combined pillars found in the Framework chapter.