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GUIDING PRINCIPLES & GOALS
The mission of the High Knob Regional Initiative (HKRI), as it relates to potential development and proposed initiatives, centers on the following principles and goals:
PRINCIPLE 1 PRINCIPLE 7
Respect and preserve High Knob’s natural assets and Fill the gaps of needed services and activities within the region.
recreational resources.
Goal #1: Establish the High Knob Entity
Goal #2: Establish High Knob as a National Recreation Area Goal #3: Protect Wildlife
Goal #4: Maintain Recreational Destinations
PRINCIPLE 2
Promote environmental stewardship and quality of life.
Goal #1: Protect Existing Assets PRINCIPLE 3
Enhance the regional economy.
Goal #1: Establish a Tourism Readiness Program
Goal #2: Cultivate a Business Culture of Success Goal #3: Connect Outdoor Recreation and Business
Opportunity
PRINCIPLE 4
Make your worst place into your best place.
Goal #1: Restore Vacant Buildings
Goal #2: Fill Vacant Buildings and Make a Vibrant Downtown
PRINCIPLE 5
Contribute to a spectrum of ability levels.
Goal #1: Make Region a place all people can enjoy Goal #2: Improve Favorite Facilities for all
PRINCIPLE 6
Prioritize on initiatives that allow a sustainable mix of year- round activities and businesses.
Goal #1: Create / Enhance Destinations
Goal #2: Improve Access to Regional Destinations
Goal #1: Promote Businesses that Retain and Attract Visitors Goal #2: Expand Lodging Options Throughout the Region Goal #3: Promote Activities Desired in the Region
PRINCIPLE 8
Improve connectivity between destinations.
Goal #1: Enhance Jefferson Scenic Byway
Goal #2: Identify High Knob Regional Gateways, Parkways Goal #3: Incorporate High Knob Regional Brand into
Wayfinding
Goal #4: Expand High Knob Trails
Goal #5: Support Current Initiatives
PRINCIPLE 9:
Complement and enhance the cultural landscape of the High Knob region (local materials, appropriate scale).
Goal #1: Expand Cultural Venues
Goal #2: Maintain and Preserve Historic Resources
PRINCIPLE 10:
Align with the unique identity of each town while contributing to the High Knob regional vision.
Goal #1: Launch the High Knob Region Brand
Goal #2: Improve Communication and Coordination
Between Regional Assets and Stakeholders
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HIGH KNOB REGIONAL INITIATIVE