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It's time to write Our Plan for Our Future!

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking energized participants to join the conversation as we write Our Plan, the current initiative to link the Our Future Vision and the new comprehensive plan for Hilton Head Island.

Individuals may apply to participate on the Our Plan Development Team or the Our Plan Work Groups.


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Our Plan Development Team

The role of the Our Plan Development Team is to ensure that the principles and process are followed and that there is meaningful coordination between Our Plan Work Groups.

Development Team members are appointed by Town Council, and include the members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee of the Town’s Planning Commission.

Details:

  • Apply by February 3, 2019.
  • The Public Planning Committee will interview applicants. The Town Council will make final appointments.
  • Eight to 10 members will be selected to serve on this team.

Expected Activities:

  • Attend and participate in meetings. We anticipate having approximately two meetings a month from February 2019 - February 2020.
  • Share information about Our Future, Our Plan.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a Hilton Head Island resident.
  • Committed to a shared Vision for the future of Hilton Head Island.

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Our Plan Work Groups

There will be seven Our Plan Work Groups organized around the seven Strategic Action Pillars identified in the community Vision:

  • Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
  • Redefining Environmental Sustainability
  • Revitalizing and Modernizing the Economy
  • Fostering an Inclusive Multi-dimensional Community
  • Building a Connected and Collaborative Community Fabric
  • Expanding to Embrace an Integrated Regional Approach
  • Innovative Approach to Create ‘Right-sized’ Infrastructure

The role of the Work Group members is to use their experience, knowledge and interest in the specific areas to create draft strategies and tactics for implementation as part of Our Plan.

Details:

  • Apply by February 3, 2019.
  • The Public Planning Committee and staff will review applications and select nine to 12 members.

Expected Activities:

  • Attend and participate in meetings. Meetings are anticipated to be held continuously for 6-9 months. Meeting dates are dependent on specific Our Plan Work Group selection.
  • Share information about Our Future, Our Plan.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a Hilton Head Island resident or stakeholder.
  • Committed to a shared Vision for the future of Hilton Head Island.
  • See the chart below for qualifications specific to each Work Group.

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Work Group

Members

Qualifications

Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.

Redefining Environmental Sustainability

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.
  • Preferred experience in energy, renewable energy, utility, water, public health, environment, or ecosystem.

Revitalizing and Modernizing the Economy

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.
  • Preferred experience in business, tourism, eco-tourism, hospitality, economic development, marketing, or healthcare.

Fostering an Inclusive Multi-dimensional Community

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.
  • Preferred experience in planning, education, non-profit/foundation, recreation, culture, arts, lifestyle, or health.

Building a Connected and Collaborative Community Fabric

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.
  • Preferred experience in community organizing, planning, team building, education, or collaboration.

Expanding to Embrace an Integrated Regional Approach

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.
  • Preferred experience with local or regional organizations.

Innovative Approach to Create ‘Right-sized’ Infrastructure

9-12

  • Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the topic area.
  • Preferred experience in transportation, traffic, utility, housing, or infrastructure.

About

Our Future was the Town of Hilton Head Island’s long-range visioning process to ensure that our residents, business owners, local institutions and community stakeholders have a voice in future decision-making and planning. It provides the Town with the insight needed to set intelligent, coordinated and creative future priorities.

Our Plan, the current initiative, links the efforts completed in the Our Future Vision to the new comprehensive plan for Hilton Head Island.

Our Plan is an exciting opportunity to develop strategies and tactics to make our Vision a reality.

Please contact Emily Sparks, Project Lead, at emilys@hiltonheadislandsc.gov for more details or visit www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/projects/CompPlanUpdate/

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