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Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan

 The second-ranked item (24%) involves taking steps to spur the supply side of the housing market (also
Near Term in Plan).

Transportation:
Continue to plan for funding of highest-priority road projects in new growth areas and in existing developed
areas with traffic congestion and/or safety concerns.

 Ranked #1 among Transportation actions by 34% of respondents.
 This action item is already shown in the Near Term (0-3 years) timeframe in the Plan.
 Two second-ranked items (both with 23%) involve: (1) ongoing preventative maintenance on streets and
sidewalks, and (2) coordination between the City of Grenada Police Department and Grenada School
District regarding campus-area traffic management and safety (both also Near Term in Plan).
Economic Development:
Continue to build on the Grenada Area Chamber of Commerce Shop Local initiative as Grenada County adds
to its retail, service and restaurant options in the years ahead.
 Ranked #1 among Economic Development actions by 28% of respondents.

 This action item is already shown in the Near Term (0-3 years) timeframe in the Plan.
 The second-ranked item (21%) involves reinvestment in targeted areas of Grenada at risk of losing their
vitality, value and appeal (also Near Term in Plan).
Recreation and Amenities:
Conduct special area planning for the vicinity of the new north side sports complex, to promote master-
planned and coordinated development outcomes around this new public asset that would be attractive to
residents, I-55 travelers, sports tournament attendees, etc. (e.g., hotels, restaurants, other shopping and
services, etc.).
 Ranked #1 among Recreation and Amenities actions by 37% of respondents.

 Like the other special area planning item above under Housing and Development, this action item is shown
in the Mid Term (4-9 years) timeframe in the Plan and would require other preparatory steps first.
 The second-ranked item (23%) involves continuing and varied efforts to create a vibrant community for
both residents and visitors (also Near Term in Plan).

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