Town of Garner Strategic Plan Adopted by Town Council in October 2016 | Page 6

Orderly Growth ( OG )

GOAL STATEMENT : Grow and maintain a robust , diversified economy
OBJECTIVE 1 : Plan for orderly and stable development with a balance of residential and commercial growth
Initiative 1 : Proactively update long-range land-use and transportation plans to prepare for growth
Initiative 2 : Build and maintain strategic utility infrastructure to support and enable growth
Initiative 3 : Plan for appropriate use of open space and environmental resources
OBJECTIVE 2 : Support top-quality infrastructure , utilities and transportation
Initiative 1 : Actively participate in City of Raleigh Water System partnership and planning
Initiative 2 : Implement strategies to maximize local opportunities and impact from the Wake County Transit Plan
Initiative 3 : Leverage NCDOT to plan and implement key transportation projects for the Town
OBJECTIVE 3 : Implement comprehensive economic development plan
Initiative 1 : Follow a balanced approach to economic development activities and resources
Initiative 2 : Bolster the Town ’ s competitiveness for regional economic activity
Initiative 3 : Develop and market product inventory to compete for regional economic development projects