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Economic
Vision:
Diversified, thriving regional economy that promotes sustainable growth and creates jobsVision:
Diversified, thriving regional economy that promotes sustainable growth and creates jobsOBJECTIVE
Increase professional, IT, scientific, technical jobs2030 Target
10%
IncreaseKEY INDICATORS
1000
New high skill jobs by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
By targeting these jobs, we can grow both our economy and support working families in a sustainble way. STEM professionals help diversify our economy and make it more resilient.BASELINE
2.6% decline from 2014-2018 to 2,843 jobsCURRENT STATE
0.44% decline to 2,758 jobs (Q4 2020) from 2,746 jobs (2019)REGION
4 countyPartners
SOURCE
Date of last update
August 31, 2021OBJECTIVE
Increase average wage per employee2030 Target
90%
Of Michigan average wageKEY INDICATORS
3%
Increase by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Strategies will target both the top and bottom wages, mitigating extremes in regional wealth disparity.BASELINE
70% of MI avg.CURRENT STATE
69% of MI avg. (2020)REGION
4 countyPartners
SOURCE
Date of last update
August 31, 2021OBJECTIVE
Increase % of working families2030 Target
5%
IncreaseKEY INDICATORS
30
New residents (ages 35-49) by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
As our region ages and retires, we need a workforce to sustain the economy. Mid-career employees also have children which strengthens our schools.BASELINE
10% decline from 2010-2017CURRENT STATE
5% decline from 2017 to 2019REGION
4 CountyPartners
SOURCE
Regional Population Migration Data - US Census Bureau
Date of last update
August 31, 2021OBJECTIVE
Increase educational attainment of post-secondary credentials of value2030 Target
45%
Of population has post-secondary degree or certificationKEY INDICATORS
5%
Increase by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Degrees and credentials of value increase earning potential for employees. Employers working with credentialing partners build a stronger workforce.BASELINE
34.2%CURRENT STATE
44% (2019)REGION
4 countyPartners
SOURCE
American Community Survey - US Census Bureau
Date of last update
August 31, 2021OBJECTIVE
Improve arts and culture resources and experiences2030 Target
#1
Become #1 arts-vibrant medium sized community in the U.S.KEY INDICATORS
Top 5
Secure top 5 ranking by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
A vibrant arts culture is a desirable and necessary part of a strong community.BASELINE
#10CURRENT STATE
No new data for 2021; delayed due to COVID-19REGION
5 county+Partners
Interlochen Center for the Arts
SOURCE
Date of last update
August 31, 2021- Societal
Vision:
Improved health and well-being for all people in Northwest MichiganVision:
Improved health and well-being for all people in Northwest MichiganOBJECTIVE
Improve community mobility2030 Target
50%
Increase in public transit use over ten yearsKEY INDICATORS
20%
Increase in public transit usage by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Increase use of public transit has a positive impact on carbon emissions, and it will require public infrastructure improvements - things like sidewalks, bus shelters and other amenities that connect with transit stops.BASELINE
811,484 total passengersCURRENT STATE
No new data for 2021; delayed due to COVID-19REGION
5 countyPartners
Date of last update
April 30, 2021OBJECTIVE
Improve access to housing2030 Target
10%
Reduction in overburdened householdsKEY INDICATORS
5%
Reduction in overburdened households by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Currently, we have a shortage of attainable housing options in desirable areas, and a large % of our workforce living far from their employer.BASELINE
55% of households overburdened (defined as those spending 45% of income on housing and transportation)CURRENT STATE
No new data for 2021; delayed due to COVID-19REGION
5 county+Partners
SOURCE
Housing and Transportation Affordability Index
Date of last update
April 30, 2021OBJECTIVE
Improve youth mental health and well-being through social-emotional learning2030 Target
Regional students meet or exceed national social-emotional learning benchmarkKEY INDICATORS
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of acquiring knowledge and skills to manage emotions, care about others, behave ethically and responsibly, and avoid negative behavior. SELWeb is a national normed reference assessment and SSIS (Social Skill Improvement System) is a criterion reference assessment used to identify needed improvement.BASELINE
TBDCURRENT STATE
TBDREGION
5 countyPartners
Northern Michigan Health Innovation Region (NMCHIR)
SOURCE
Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY)
Date of last update
August 31, 2021OBJECTIVE
Improve youth mental health and well-being through child safety2030 Target
2.23%
Of children ages 0-17 in investigated familiesKEY INDICATORS
1.39%
Increase by 2023 of children ages 0-17 in investigated familiesWHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Research indicates a strong relationship between exposure to adversity in childhood, such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and multiple risk factors for the leading causes of death in adults. To be effective, child protection must become a part of everyday life, an ordinary function of the settings in which youth and their families live, study, work, worship, and play.BASELINE
1.32% of children ages 0-17 in investigated familiesCURRENT STATE
1.31% of children ages 0-17 in investigated familiesREGION
5 countyPartners
Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center
SOURCE
Date of last update
August 31, 2021OBJECTIVE
Increase school readiness2030 Target
60%
School readyKEY INDICATORS
44%
School ready by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
National research shows investment in early literacy, ready to learn and social networking skills for pre-schoolers increases likelihood of success in K-12.BASELINE
35%CURRENT STATE
36% (2020-2021 school year)REGION
5 countyPartners
SOURCE
Northwest Ed School Readiness Data
Date of last update
August 31, 2021- Environmental
Vision:
Restore and protect Northwest Michigan land, air and water resourcesVision:
Restore and protect Northwest Michigan land, air and water resourcesOBJECTIVE
Reduce carbon emissions2030 Target
60%
Of energy provided from clean and renewable sourcesKEY INDICATORS
27%
Of energy provided from clean and renewable sources by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
By both reducing energy use and securing energy from renewable sources, we have a substantial impact on the environment.BASELINE
14.87% of energy provided from clean and renewable sourcesCURRENT STATE
14.87% renewables (2020)REGION
City of Traverse CityPartners
SOURCE
Traverse City Light & Power Strategic Plan
Date of last update
April 30, 2021OBJECTIVE
Protect and preserve open space and farmland2030 Target
13,000
New acres protectedKEY INDICATORS
1,300
New acres protected by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Loss of farmland and greenspace impacts property value, damages wetlands and watersheds, and negatively impacts our ability to achieve a sustainable food ecosystem.BASELINE
433 acres protected and preserved annuallyCURRENT STATE
1,048 acres protected (2020)REGION
5 county+Partners
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
SOURCE
GTR Land Conservancy and Leelanau Land Conservancy Strategic Plans
Date of last update
April 30, 2021OBJECTIVE
Improve regional water quality resources2030 Target
10
Large-scale green infrastructure projects installedKEY INDICATORS
3
Large-scale green infrastructure projects installed by 2023WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Green infrastructure captures and filters surface water during major rain events, protecting our waters.BASELINE
1 large-scale green infrastructure project installed annuallyCURRENT STATE
2 large-scale green infrastructure projects installed (2020)REGION
Antrim, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau CountyPartners
SOURCE
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan
Date of last update
April 30, 2021 - Societal