 Today we would like to talk to you about Columbia Compass in vision 2036 the process for updating the city's comprehensive plan We hope you've been following along with our newsletters and updates But if you haven't you can check those out and more at Columbia compass. We're currently working to draft the plan And wanted to share with you some of the themes that emerged during our research and many public engagements We've identified two types of themes that have emerged broader themes with undercurrents throughout large portions of the plan and Topical themes which allow the reader to review the plan not only by element, but also by theme These topical themes will also be listed in a topic index much like a cookbook provides an index by ingredient Most recommendations will have a primary theme, but will resonate with multiple topical themes One of these broad themes is resiliency planning for resiliency is about anticipating and adapting to change Resilience thinking examines how we adapt to and mitigate risk resulting from changes whether those changes are due to population growth Development pressures or our changing climate The recommendations made within Columbia Compass all seek to identify ways that the city and its partners can better provide for the community With adaptations and mitigation of risk in mind While the city of Columbia is not a health care provider Much of what the city does has potential to leave a lasting impact on public health as such We have identified public health as a broad theme The city is involved in conserving our resources providing safe and attractive infrastructure and spaces for recreation and engaging with members of the community to facilitate healthy choices and opportunities Equity and accessibility is both a broad theme and a topical theme for Columbia Compass and focus in on equity We look to provide Colombians with what they need to succeed Some may require more assistance than others, but all should be provided with opportunity a Component of addressing equity is examining how accessible the city's spaces and services are with our diverse population in mind The theme of safety emerged early in the planning process receiving the greatest number of references in the fall 2018 survey as Both a broad theme and a topical theme safety includes one's perception of personal safety the ability to safely move throughout one's community using all modes of travel Safety in relationship to natural and man-made hazards and public safety or emergency management Safety is also a topical theme in our increasing Technologically driven and outcome orientated society much of how we view the world is driven by data Within the theme of data We discuss how access to meaningful data can allow the city and the community to set informed priorities To better address inequities to receive feedback on and adjust systems and services to improve quality and efficiency and to measure successes While Columbia remains the largest city in the center of employment in the Midlands region The city must plan for and provide for its citizens while keeping the region in mind as such Partner is a key topical theme throughout the plan Columbia's future is intertwined with that of the region and both public and private partnerships are crucial to implementing the recommendations of Columbia Compass As the regional hub and state capital the city of Columbia should lead by example This theme of leading by example is important as many recommendations set forth in Columbia Compass rely upon not only a commitment To excellence, but also a cultural shift when city staff and the city as a whole choose to practice what we preach We can act as a catalyst for our community our region and beyond Anyone involved in a planning process has heard the old adage about plans just sitting on a shelf and gathering dust The topical theme of plan and implement is not just about the planning process But also about setting and sticking to priorities and seeing them through The theme of engagement and outreach is about providing all Colombians with the tools and information Required to help our community thrive local government functions are often a mystery to the average citizen This theme tackles how we as a city can facilitate a broader understanding through developing relationships with an Aiding in the education and empowerment of our community while also improving upon the customer experience Engagement and outreach efforts may often work to target equity and accessibility concerns as well The city's built environment includes buildings gateways and corridors connections design and historic character public space walkability Accessibility and more built environment as a topical theme is about how development in the broadest sense of the word Shapes the feel and functionality of our city as members of a community All our caretakers of our resources the theme of conserve and preserve is about how the city Businesses and citizens alike can lighten our impacts and plan responsibly for our future needs and the needs of our broader ecosystem Innovation and technology is our final topical theme as Colombia seeks to attract and retain talent Focusing on and fostering innovation and technology will be central to these efforts Innovation is not just about bringing something new to Colombia But instead is defined by setting the bar for the region or beyond and thinking outside the box Much of this innovation will hinge on Technological advances both within city government operated systems and within the region this theme is often Complementary to the themes of lead by example and data Thanks for taking the time to review our Columbia Compass themes Be sure to stay engaged with the planning process at Columbia compass org or by following us on Facebook or Twitter at Cola compass