Goals and Objectives
Goal 1. Attract and Recruit Goods and Services Closer to Home.
Objective 2: work to attract a grocery store and healthy food options (like a farmers' market).
Objective 3: attract more businesses and more jobs to San Pierre.
Objective 4: attract quality health care services.
Objective 5: attract tourists and visitors to San Pierre - by capitalizing on recreation - such as the Jasper-Pulaski Wildlife Area - and by attracting bed & breakfasts and family friendly restaurants.
Objective 6: attract businesses which support farming and agricultural activities in Railroad Township.
Goal 2. Retain and Support Existing Goods and Services.
Objective 2: maintain and upgrade the San Pierre Park and its amenities: basketball court, baseball diamond, soccer goals, skateboarding, picnic areas, barbeque pits, the WPA-era amphitheater, public gathering spaces, and spaces to show movies in the park.
Goal 3. Support Growth at the Center of Town and Preserve Open Space at the Edges.
Objective 2: Maintain and upgrade public space and infrastructure near the town center: sidewalks, street lights, street trees, landscaping, and benches.
Objective 3: Restore dilapidated properties near the town center. These properties pose a danger to public health, safety and welfare. They also create an eyesore at the entry to town, and contribute to a negative public image of San Pierre.
Goal 4. Celebrate the Unique History of San Pierre.
Objective 2: Revive the town's history through unique events and celebrations. The San Pierre High School Reunion is a wonderful event that brings the community together through celebrating its history. Other events mentioned by residents of San Pierre can be revived, such as movie nights in the park, the Halloween community bonfire, sporting events in the park, community dances, and holiday gatherings.
Goal 5. Support Healthy Lifestyles and a Healthy Environment.
Objective 2: Maintain and upgrade public space and infrastructure to promote walking and biking near the Park and the town center: sidewalks, street lights, street trees, landscaping, and benches.
Objective 3: maintain and upgrade the San Pierre Park and its amenities: basketball court, baseball diamond, soccer goals, skateboarding, picnic areas, barbeque pits, the WPA-era amphitheater, public gathering spaces, and spaces to show movies in the park.
Objective 4: ensure clean air and clean water in San Pierre. Ensure quality drinking water through regular well testing. Monitor clean air quality from nearby industrial sites (particularly from the nearby Wheatfield Power Plant) through regular testing. Monitor potential groundwater contamination through regular testing. (Many such programs are available through state universities, Purdue University Extension, and non-profit organizations.)
Goal 6. Support and nurture youth programs in San Pierre.
Objective 2: support events at the NJSP Schools and encourage their events to take place in San Pierre.
Objective 3: encourage NJSP community service projects to take place in San Pierre.
Objective 4: support youth-related activities at the San Pierre Library.
Objective 5: support other local youth events, such as those at the Art Circle Institute and CROPS-led youth activities.
Goal 7. Promote San Pierre, its Vision, and its Values.
Objective 2: develop a website to share information about San Pierre with alumni, former residents, and others outside of San Pierre.
Objective 3: support local events and activities which help bring the community together, such as the San Pierre Fire Department Fish Fry, creation of a farmer's market, reviving past community events like movies in the park and the Halloween bonfire, and continuing the San Pierre High School reunion.
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