Gaston Vision 2040 Draft Statements

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* 1. Which of these three Vision Statements do you like best?

“We are one Gaston – a County that thrives through determination, resolve, and inclusive partnerships for change.”

“Gaston County: part small town, part big city, one community uniting for quality growth and inclusive opportunity.”

“Gaston County is the region’s preferred destination, with communities strengthened by a shared vision for livability, quality growth, and opportunity.”

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* 2. Is there a word or phrase NOT INCLUDED yet that you think should be added to the final version?

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* 3. Do you think these five Focus Areas are the right ones for Gaston County to use in describing a vision for 2040?

GASTON PROUD
· Improving our image by addressing negative thinking about our past
· Telling positive stories to ourselves and others
· Teaching our citizens how to brag about Gaston
· Focusing both inside our communities and outside Gaston County

GASTON GROWS
· Growth with character in downtowns and districts across the County
· Preserving and conserving natural resources and environments
· Investing in roads, water and sewer, and other things that help us grow
· Policies that let us keep growing without people losing their homes
· Giving all residents a voice in how Gaston grows

GASTON WORKS
· Education partners working together to train residents for good jobs
· Better communication and coordination between schools and businesses
· Improved student awareness of careers in Gaston County
· Enough housing supply for workers at all income levels
· Affordable, available childcare for adults to get to work and school

GASTON CONNECTS
· Catawba Crossings bridge and LYNX Silver Line light rail extension
· County-wide public transportation connecting residents and workers to where they need to go
· More safe and connected bike paths, trails, and sidewalks
· Access to high speed internet for all who need it

GASTON CARES
· West and East Gaston working together to meet the County’s challenges
· Making connections, building trust, and better understanding our diverse population
· Ensuring people know about and can access support services
· Making sure residents are healthy in body and mind
· Providing healthy food to neighborhoods that don’t have access to it

Yes, these seem right.

Yes, with a few changes

No, these do not seem right.

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* 4. Do you have any comments on these five Focus Areas? Is there anything you would add, remove, or change? Please share any comments or suggestions you have.