BUILDING OUR FUTURE
2022 Falls Future 2.0 Community Assessment
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Talent Partnership
Develop programs to encourage students to stay in Wichita Falls after graduating to stimulate population growth.
Modern Schools
Upgrade schools through renovation and rebuilds to encourage more families to relocate to Wichita Falls.
MakerHub
Spaces created to develop and create new products, skills or creative thinking. Become a central hub for current spaces.
Bike-Friendly
Achieve Bronze level designation as a bike-friendly city through public education and activities that encourage bike-riding.
Downtown Life
Continue support for Downtown growth through economic development, advocacy and marketing efforts.
SAFB Integration
Continue advocacy efforts, increase community awareness and ties with SAFB through liaison program & education.
Economic Development
Improve & expand communications of available services to businesses & entrepreneurs.
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