Mayor Toni Harp has called upon the New Haven community to join together and make New Haven a City of Promise, Opportunity, and Innovation.

The City released the City Transformation Plan in January 2016 (read about and download the Plan here).  This plan is a living document that will be refined as we gain experience through implementation and engage the wider community more deeply in the discussion.

We hope to transform our city by expanding economic activity and job opportunities for residents, ensuring that all residents - children, youth, and adults - are healthy, thriving, and prepared for success in school and the workforce, and creating vibrant, safe, and cohesive neighborhoods and communities.

We are continuing to engage the community in this crucial work as we refine the plan in 2016.  Visit the Plan web site for more information and to learn how to get involved.  Please join the conversation now by telling us what you think of the Plan by sharing your ideas for improvement and detailing the issues that are most important to you and your community.

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What neighborhood do you live in?

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* 3. Among the plan's 8 issue areas, which are the three most important to you?

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Workforce and Job Creation - All residents have the job training, basic skills, and access to jobs and services that they need to achieve financial security.
Economic Activity and Private Investment - All residents benefit from sustained economic growth and a vibrant local economy.
Early Childhood - All New Haven Children, birth through age 8, are healthy, safe, thriving in nurturing families, and prepared to be successful learners.
Education and Youth Development - All youth are at grade level in reading and math, completing an education that prepares them for success in college and careers, and growing up supported by caring adults.
Adult Literacy - All adults achieve basic literacy levels needed to function in the community and succeed in their careers.
Community Cohesion and Safety - All neighborhoods are safe, cohesive, free of violent crime, and capable of supporting their residents' success.
Community Health and Mental Health - All residents have equal access to healthcare, strong mental and emotional support, and find "No Wrong Door" in seeking care and services for themselves and their families.
Housing and Physical Environment - All residents have the homes they want in safe, walkable, bikeable, and healthy neighborhoods.

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* 4. Introduction: Please provide your comments on the introductory section which presents the context for the Plan and the values that drive it.

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* 5. Targets and Strategies:  Please provide your comments on Targets and Strategies across the 8 platforms in the Plan in the boxes below.  Use the open comment boxes in Question 6 for longer comments or send them to newhavenctp@gmail.com

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* 6. Provide any additional comments on the Targets and Strategies here.

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* 7. Provide comments on the "Implementation" section here.

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* 8. If you are interested in getting involved with the New Haven City Transformation Plan or receiving updates on our progress, please leave your email and phone number below.

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* 9. Additional questions, comments, or concerns? Let us know!

Thanks so much for your input! Your voices are helping to transform New Haven!

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Dr. Martha Okafor at the Community Services Administration (mokafor@newhavenct.gov)

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