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Visioning for the Lower Eastern Shore

Visioning for the Lower Eastern Shore. Facilitated by BEACON The Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. Presented to the Tri-County Council on May 20, 2004. What is Visioning?. We step back from fire- fighting

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Visioning for the Lower Eastern Shore

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  1. Visioning for the Lower Eastern Shore Facilitated by BEACON The Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Presented to the Tri-County Council on May 20, 2004

  2. What is Visioning? • We step back from fire- fighting • We focus on the “big picture” - Where are we now? - Where will we be if current trends continue (i.e., no action)? - Where do we WANT to be? - How do we get there?

  3. “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might end up somewhere else.” Casey Stengel

  4. Why Visioning on the Lower Shore?We are Changing… • Decline of traditional industries • Rapid in-migration • Demographic shifts • Explosive growth and development • Increasingly fragile environment

  5. Why REGIONAL Visioning? • Helps us identify issues that: • - Cross county boundaries • Will benefit from collaborative solutions

  6. Visioning So Far… 2004+: Share Results; Take Action Oct, 2002: “Kick Off” at SU 2002-2003: County - Level Visioning Sessions

  7. Our “Visioners” Represented Many Sectors • Education • Public Health • Human Services • Government • Private Sector • Economic Development

  8. A “Vision”for the Lower Eastern Shore In the midst of the changes and challenges that face us, we believe in a bright future for the Delmarva region. We believe that, if we work together, the following vision is achievable…

  9. A healthy population…

  10. An economically self-sufficient population…

  11. All children educated to be contributing members of their community…

  12. A vibrant economy…

  13. A healthy environment and the protection of our unique, rural landscape…

  14. Civic leadership that is collaborative, accountable, and proactive…

  15. Water/Sewer Economic Development Workforce Readiness Vision-Critical Issuesfor the L.E.S. Growth & Development Health Demographic Changes Child and Family Well-Being

  16. Water/Sewer

  17. Water/Sewer: In the News… • “Health Rules Hinder Development” (DT, 7/27/03) • “Study: Wicomico River Water Quality Among State’s Most Polluted” (DT, 10/7/03) • “Solutions Sought for Pines Businesses’ Broken Septic System” (DT, 1/7/04) • “’Sewer Czar’ Will Be Asked to Solve Wastewater Dilemma” (DT: 1/25/04) • “More Septic System Problems Surface” (DT, 2/28/04) • “Sewer Systems Top Worcester Agenda” (DT, 3/3/04)

  18. A Public Health Issue

  19. An Economic Development Issue • New businesses & industries require infrastructure • Pollution hurts the tourism industry • In-coming professionals deterred by well & septic

  20. An Environmental Issue • Chesapeake Bay and its watershed are increasingly stressed by inadequate wastewater treatment

  21. Growth and Development

  22. We are experiencing explosive growth and development…

  23. If not planned, this growth threatens to undermine: • Our agricultural base • Our open landscapes and rural character • Our fragile ecosystems • Our ability to provide essential services

  24. Demographic Changes

  25. In/Out Migration (Brain Drain)

  26. A “Graying” Shore Source: Maryland State Data Center

  27. % Citizens 65+

  28. Ethnic Diversity: % Population Change 1990-2000

  29. Economic Development & Workforce Readiness

  30. Industry Trends

  31. We Need High-Paying Jobs

  32. “Brain Drain” • Loss of educated youth affects quality of workforce • More difficult to attract high-paying industries

  33. Dropout Rate Note: MD Standards are: 1.25% - Excellent; 3% - Satisfactory

  34. Educational Attainment

  35. Health

  36. Priority Health Concerns • Heart Disease • Cancer • Diabetes • Addictions (# 1 concern in public perception) • Access to health care • Infant mortality • Oral health

  37. Maryland Adolescent Survey Data 2002

  38. Shortages of: • Nurses • Technicians (including dental hygienists) • Specialist physicians, e.g.: - gerontologists - child psychiatrists - dermatologists

  39. Child and Family Well Being

  40. Poverty Rate Among Children (Ages 0-17)

  41. Births to Teen Mothers as % of Total Births1990 & 2000

  42. Juvenile Delinquency

  43. Given these trends, what will it take… to achieve our vision…?

  44. The Good News! We Can Build on Existing Assets Many Programs Diversified Economy Natural Beauty Transportation System Higher Education

  45. Next Steps? • Prioritize and act on REGIONAL challenges • Capitalize on existing efforts: - County initiatives - “GrayShore” - “Bienvenidos a Delmarva” • Track progress: “Community Scorecard”/ShoreTrends™

  46. “We are confronted by insurmountable opportunities.” Pogo

  47. For This and Other Presentations… Visit us at http://beacon.salisbury.edu

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