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On a scale of 1 to 5, tell us if the goals & strategies below should be considered for Hobart. 1 being Not At All and 5 being Definitely.

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* 1. GOAL 1: WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING

Our neighborhoods will be more welcoming, serving current and future residents, and intentionally filling the housing gap as opportunities arise.

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* 2. Strategy 1.1: Amend the zoning ordinance to encourage a broader range of housing types.

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* 3. Strategy 1.2: Foster the development of single-family homes in Hobart that respond to the needs of the community.

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* 4. Strategy 1.3: Preserve and maintain Hobart’s current housing stock.

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* 5. GOAL 2: AUTHENTIC & VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS

Our neighborhoods will reflect our community character and encourage conservation of the built form, ensuring consistency in the urban fabric.

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* 6. Strategy 2.1: Enhance the quality and livability of Hobart’s single-family residential neighborhoods.

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* 7. Strategy 2.2: Foster a sense of place and identity for neighborhoods in Hobart.

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* 8. GOAL 3: VIABLE DEVELOPMENT

Our neighborhoods will be development-friendly, supporting successful and well-managed growth, while maintaining community character.

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* 9. Strategy 3.1: Address key amendments to Hobart’s Zoning Code related to development and land use regulations.

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* 10. Strategy 3.2: Address key amendments to Hobart’s Subdivision Regulations to improve future development and neighborhood mobility.

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* 11. Strategy 3.3: Ensure multi-family development, including townhomes and rowhomes, is contextually designed, and adequately buffered from surrounding single-family properties.

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* 12. GOAL 4: HOUSING AT THE CORE

Our neighborhoods will extend into the heart of the community, supporting a true sense of place and promoting activity and livability.

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* 13. Strategy 4.1: Encourage mixed-use development in Hobart’s downtown core.

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* 14. Strategy 4.2: Identify opportunities for higher density and multifamily residential development that will support Hobart’s downtown commercial core.

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* 15. Strategy 4.3: Revisit under-utilized residential properties close to Downtown to determine feasibility for land assembly and redevelopment.

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* 16. Are there any additional Goals or Strategies that you think Hobart should consider as it relates to Theme 1: Healthy Neighborhoods?

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On a scale of 1 to 5, tell us if the goals & strategies below should be considered for
Hobart. 1 being Not At All and 5 being Definitely.

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* 17. GOAL 1: RESILIENT ECONOMY

Hobart will encourage entrepreneurship, supporting local businesses, both
small and large, and working toward establishing a sense of community among
Hobart’s business owners.

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* 18. Strategy 1.1: Establish and maintain lines of communication with local
businesses.

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* 19. Strategy 1.2: Be proactive in sharing City regulations, tools, and resources
with the business community.

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* 20. Strategy 1.3: Establish partnerships with local and regional organizations,
ensuring synergies and innovative solutions.

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* 21. Strategy 1.4: Establish a partnership with the commercial real estate
community in the region.

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* 22. GOAL 2: VIBRANT COMMERCIAL AREAS

Hobart will accentuate and expand its character-defining commercial areas, committing to mixed-use business districts and the development of social centers.

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* 23. Strategy 2.1: Build appreciation for Hobart’s downtown commercial area, attracting more residents and visitors to the City’s core.

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* 24. Strategy 2.2: Improve storefronts to create a consistent and walkable stretch of commercial frontage.

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* 25. Strategy 2.3: Develop more awareness of Hobart’s auto-oriented commercial corridors by highlighting a distinct identity or brand.

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* 26. Strategy 2.4: Update Hobart’s Design Guidelines to elevate the context and impact of new development in the City.

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* 27. Strategy 2.5: Consider key zoning amendments to improve the development environment in Hobart.

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* 28. Strategy 2.6: Revisit the structure of land use regulation in Hobart’s Zoning Code to simplify administration and increase efficiency.

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* 29. GOAL 3: THRIVING CORRIDORS

Our commercial corridors will represent a foundational facet of Hobart’s economy and will continue to grow and evolve to meet the City’s changing needs.

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* 30. Strategy 3.1: Facilitate the transformation of the Ridge Road Commercial Corridor from sprawling single-use and single-story form to a denser, more continuous/uniform commercial corridor.

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* 31. Strategy 3.2: Guide future development and improvements along the auto-oriented Highway 30 commercial corridor.

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* 32. GOAL 4: DIVERSE USES

Hobart will embrace a healthy mix of land uses, carefully planning a future land use strategy that attracts and retains a diverse market.

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* 33. Strategy 4.1: Create a business culture that cultivates new ideas and small businesses.

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* 34. Strategy 4.2: Evaluate whether form-based regulations in key commercial districts is appropriate.

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* 35. Are there any additional Goals or Strategies that you think Hobart should consider as it relates to Theme 2: Responsible Growth?

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On a scale of 1 to 5, tell us if the goals & strategies below should be considered for Hobart. 1 being Not At All and 5 being Definitely.

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* 36. GOAL 1: EXPANDED NETWORK

Our mobility network will support existing and future development, providing necessary access, locally and regionally, and aligning with future community goals.

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* 37. Strategy 1.1: Create a strategy to ensure key routes and corridors are properly supporting the transportation network that expands the network through improvements where necessary.

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* 38. GOAL 2: STREETS FOR ALL

Our mobility network will connect people and places, sustaining a safer and more efficient network that promotes walkability and biking and provides access to key destinations within the community.

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* 39. Strategy 2.1: Guide visitors and residents to key destinations.

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* 40. Strategy 2.2: Enhance bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between key destinations for recreational and everyday transportation.

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* 41. Strategy 2.3: Create mobility connections in and around the heart of the community, allowing development on the periphery to become connected to amenities at the core.

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* 42. GOAL 3: ROUTES TO SUCCESS

Our mobility will be a main contributor to the success of our vibrant districts, corridors, and Downtown area, supporting economic development, wellness, and safety.

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* 43. Strategy 3.1: Leverage transportation infrastructure to boost sales, property values, and investment, as well as broad community objectives related to mobility and quality of life.

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* 44. Strategy 3.2: Manage parking assets to support the success of businesses while right-sizing supply to allow for a variety of other land uses and walkability.

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* 45. Strategy 3.3: Support the evolution of the U.S. 30 Corridor in a way that balances regional and local transportation needs with a successful commercial corridor.

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* 46. GOAL 4: ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

Our mobility will be responsive to the growing and changing needs of the community, supporting a forward-looking and sustainable transportation system.

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* 47. Strategy 4.1: Prepare for future mobility options.

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* 48. Strategy 4.2: Explore alternative transportation options that could benefit the community, particularly low-income residents, essential workers, seniors, and people with disabilities.

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* 49. Are there any additional Goals or Strategies that you think Hobart should consider as it relates to Theme 3: Comprehensive Mobility?

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On a scale of 1 to 5, tell us if the goals & strategies below should be considered for Hobart. 1 being Not At All and 5 being Definitely.

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* 50. GOAL 1: ACCESS & EQUITY

Our parks and natural resources will be accessible, and serve residents citywide equitably, regardless of location, age, ability, or socioeconomics.

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* 51. Strategy 1.1: Identify areas in the community that lack walkable park access and prioritize high-need neighborhoods for improvements.

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* 52. Strategy 1.2: Aspire to develop green connections between parks and natural resources.

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* 53. Strategy 1.3: Develop citywide proximity standards for specialized amenities, services, and conservation areas to better promote equity across the City.

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* 54. Strategy 1.4: Develop a wayfinding system to guide users to citywide open spaces and amenities, including the variety of natural resources in Hobart.

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* 55. Strategy 1.5: Aspire to increase ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) conformity in parks and open spaces, as well as programming opportunities citywide.

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* 56. Strategy 1.6: Partner with local and regional organizations to promote health and wellness and reduce access barriers, closing the distribution gap citywide.

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* 57. GOAL 2: THRIVING ENVIRONMENT

Our protected parks and natural resources will be memorable, providing a sense of wonder and discovery supported by meaningful experiences with the natural environment.

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* 58. Strategy 2.1: Preserve natural areas in Hobart, promoting a culture of conservation, in collaboration with other recreational agencies.

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* 59. Strategy 2.2: Expand access to improve the experience of natural areas, encouraging more use by Hobart residents.

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* 60. Strategy 2.3: In partnership with conservation organizations and entities, explore nature-based programming that aims to celebrate and further preserve Hobart’s unique ecosystem.

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* 61. Strategy 2.4: Promote natural areas in Hobart.

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* 62. GOAL 3: ACTIVE COMMUNITY

Our parks and natural resources will be integral to our active hubs, bringing convenience and enjoyment, as well as tangible benefits to the overall quality of life.

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* 63. Strategy 3.1: Maximize the flexibility of the Hobart Community Center to encourage the use of the space as a community hub and a facility for pilot recreation offerings.

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* 64. Strategy 3.2: Continue to build a knowledgebase of emerging trends and innovative park and recreation amenities to encourage active lifestyles and respond to growing community needs.

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* 65. Strategy 3.3: Ensure Lake George remains accessible by the Hobart community through a variety of safe and unique programming.

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* 66. Strategy 3.4: Offer thoughtful and unique programming opportunities that appeal to the demographic makeup of Hobart and provide opportunities for socialization and engagement.

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* 67. Strategy 3.5: Aspire to provide events and programming of regional significance.

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* 68. GOAL 4: EXPANDING CAPACITY

Our parks and natural resources will benefit from operational and financial capacity building, achieving improved effectiveness and securing more financial control.

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* 69. Strategy 4.1: Aspire to foster a culture of continuous improvement citywide, and particularly for the Parks Department.

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* 70. Strategy 4.2: Advance maintenance practices and operate according to a formalized plan to continue providing high quality of life for residents and visitors.

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* 71. Strategy 4.3: Continue engaging, informing, and soliciting valuable insights that can inform decision-making and help ensure that park facilities and programs are meeting the needs of residents.

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* 72. Strategy 4.4: Aspire to increase financial sustainability and diversify funding sources.

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* 73. Are there any additional Goals or Strategies that you think Hobart should consider as it relates to Theme 4: A Wealth of Recreation?

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On a scale of 1 to 5, tell us if the goals & strategies below should be considered for Hobart. 1 being Not At All and 5 being Definitely.

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* 74. GOAL 1: QUALITY ARTS & CULTURE

Our community will expand arts and culture efforts that emphasize the City’s sense of community and provide educational and entertainment opportunities for residents and visitors.

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* 75. Strategy 1.1: Promote the creation and upkeep of public art near key activity nodes to create a welcoming and vibrant environment that draws in both residents and visitors.

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* 76. Strategy 1.2: Build the local arts and culture capacity of Hobart and its creative residents and organizations.

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* 77. GOAL 2: CLIMATE-CONSCIOUS

Our community will remain committed to conservation and sustainable practices, adapting to the changing climate and ensuring a more resilient future.

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* 78. Strategy 2.1: Facilitate the introduction of sustainable landscaping and property improvements.

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* 79. Strategy 2.2: Educate the community about the importance of sustainable practices.

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* 80. Strategy 2.3: Ensure that the City is prepared for a changing climate and has a plan set forth to protect natural resources for generations to come.

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* 81. Strategy 2.4: Continually promote Smart Growth policies that will help Hobart develop and grow in a sustainable and responsible manner.

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* 82. Are there any additional Goals or Strategies that you think Hobart should consider as it relates to Theme 4: A Wealth of Recreation?

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