A Vision of Janesville's Future - Class of 2003-04 LDA Collaborative Project Presentation
1. Revitalized Downtown/Economic Diversity
•Keep “Main Street” Concept Alive
•Riverfront Development
•Two-way Streets
•Diverse Businesses Downtown
•UW Rock County Downtown Location
•Small Business Incentives
•Multi-cultural Presence
Janesville Leadership Development Academy – A Vision of Janesville’s Future
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2. Increased Community Engagement/
Civic Participation
•Community is Welcoming and Accepting
•Active Neighborhood Associations (Neighborhood Watch Model)
•Increased Voter Mobilization
•Task Force (Cross Section) on Increased Diversity on City Council
•Visible Age/Gender/Ethnic Diversity in Leadership Positions
•Embrace Change
Janesville Leadership Development Academy – A Vision of Janesville’s Future
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3. Increased Youth Engagement
•Youth Retention Through and Beyond Graduation (Brain Drain)
•Youth Leadership Development Program
•Meaningful Involvement in Governing Boards
•Meaningful Involvement in Community Decision Making
•Increase Good, Clean, and Fun Opportunities/Supervised Facilities
•Youth Volunteerism
•Fewer Negative Quality of Life Issues (drinking, teen pregnancy)
•Designed/Positive Interaction Between Youth and Adults
Janesville Leadership Development Academy – A Vision of Janesville’s Future
May 7, 2004
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