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Goals & Objectives

Through the NewAllen Alliance, East Allen County communities have established Goal A: Economic Sustainability
a way for rural areas to develop a regional system to support their needs, shape The investment in business, social, and built and natural environments that
their future, clarify identity, and set the terms of engagement among communities, creates increasing prosperity for all, now and into the future.
stakeholders, and the public. The NewAllen Alliance is comprised of a board of local
business leaders that fills a crucial public-private gap between local government Objectives:
(Cities, Towns), and county-wide Community and Economic Development Resources 1. To collectively engage and invest in place-making activities within each of East
(the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council, Greater Fort Wayne, Inc., Allen’s rural communities.
and the Allen County Department of Planning Services). The hiring of a collectively 2. To activate downtown commercial districts.
funded Rural Liaison has brought additional connectivity and capacity to the system. 3. To develop industrial sites near regional transportation assets.
Core values of Collaboration, Economic Diversity, Empowerment, Individualism, 4. To prepare a 21st Century workforce through entrepreneurial development and
and Leadership have smoothed the path for the development of East Allen’s Rural career and technical education.
Revival Regional Development Plan.

Three collaborative strategic priorities were established as part of the NewAllen Goal B: Regional Vitality
Strategic Investment Plan, 2016. These priorities establish the foundation for the The ability of a regional system to provide opportunities for businesses and
East Allen Rural Revival Regional Development Plan. residents to thrive.
Objectives:
1. To build the capacity of people to have a more direct influence on the future of

their communities.
2. To foster socio-economic integration of a rural region within an urban county.

Goal C: Livable Communities
Well-connected communities with accessible physical attributes, appropriate
housing options, supportive health and wellness services, pedestrian
transportation options, and the engagement of residents in civic and social life.

Objectives:
1. To connect people to places through investment in accessible sidewalks, trails
Numerous plans have contributed to establishing the goals and objectives for the and places where people gather.
region including: 2. To enhance recreational opportunities and spaces.
Allen County Plan-it Allen Comprehensive Plan, Five Year Park and Rec Plan 3. To improve health and wellness by providing education on healthy cooking and
Grabill Economic Development Master Plan more opportunities for physical activity.
Leo-Cedarville Comprehensive Plan, Five Year Park and Rec Plan 4. To improve housing conditions and availability through senior housing
New Haven Comprehensive Plan, Five Year Park and Rec Plan, Utility Studies investment.
NIRCC 2035 Transportation Plan, ADA Compliance Plans 5. To maintain and upgrade public infrastructure as needed.
Northeast Indiana Regional Cities Road to One Million Plan
Maumee Township (Woodburn) Park and Rec Plan
Monroeville Park and Rec Plan
Woodburn Industrial Feasibility Study, Downtown Revitalization Plan
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