Implementation Strategies

Over 360 strategies were identified during the Plan East Tennessee public input process. These strategies are organized by goals and the objectives they seek to achieve. This is a living document intended to be used as a resource for local governments, community organizations, businesses and individuals. The strategies listed here are not intended to be comprehensive but serve as a starting point for how we can all work together to achieve a stronger, more prosperous East Tennessee.

	REGIONAL GOAL #1 CLEAN AIR AND WATER We must work across town, city and county boundaries to ensure air is safe to breathe and waters are clean to drink, swim and fish.
	REGIONAL GOAL #2 HEALTHY PEOPLE We must build a diverse, vibrant region that nurtures good health and values a high quality of life.
	REGIONAL GOAL #3 REGIONAL PROSPERITY We must compete on a global stage, grow and attract new business that will build a foundation for regional prosperity.
	REGIONAL GOAL #4 LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION We must use our prime soils, plentiful water and farm-to-market road network to grow our food production capabilities into a complete local food economy.
	REGIONAL GOAL #5 TRANSPORTATION CHOICES We must expand options for moving around the region when an additional 300,000 people call the area home in 2040.
	REGIONAL GOAL #6 EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE We must maximize the efficiency and value of our current infrastructure investment and keep operating and maintenance costs low.
	REGIONAL GOAL #7 CREATE GREAT PLACES We must strengthen the identity of our unique communities, small towns and cities and enhance their character to make them great centers of activity.
	REGIONAL GOAL #8 HOUSING CHOICES We must meet housing needs of an aging Baby Boomer population and a rising generation of Millenials less inclined to want large houses on large lots.

Understanding the Strategies