2.0 To Advance the Safety, Health, Environment and Well-being of Our Citizens


Aim 2.1 To maintain a safe community, including the low incidence of crime


Goal 1 Continue building the relationship between citizens and the police department


Goal 2 Review and modify, as needed, various emergency management policies, procedures and facilities


Aim 2.2 To provide appropriate and affordable health and human services


Goal 1 Offer ample health and wellness opportunities


Aim 2.3 To improve effectiveness and efficiency of local government and municipal services


Goal 1 Maintain and enhance collaboration with educational, regional and governmental partners (City/UNI; CF/Waterloo/Black Hawk County; CF Schools/UNI; CF/Waverly; regional cooperation; intergovernmental collaboration)


Goal 2 Continuous examination of municipal service to realize greatest efficiencies


Aim 2.4 To increase citizens’ involvement and sense of belonging within the community


Goal 1 Develop a resource inventory of diverse leaders / volunteers available for various community boards, commissions, etc.


Goal 2 Embrace a more diverse population by welcoming all and communicating that Cedar Falls is an inclusive, friendly, open, inviting and dynamic community


Goal 3 Utilize progressive city design to create new gathering places and opportunities for experience


Aim 2.5 To manage the protection and wise use of our community’s natural environment


Goal 1 Develop Cedar Falls public and private spaces to be on the cutting edge of sustainable energy use


Goal 2 Institute an improved recycling program within the City such that an increasing percentage of all possible recycled materials are captured


Goal 3 Improve community-wide aesthetics, including the revitalization of targeted neighborhoods


Goal 4 Maintain clean rivers and streams for recreation


3.0 To Further Develop Cedar Falls as a Center of Excellence for History, the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation


Aim 3.1: To maintain and enhance the community’s appearance


Goal 1 Preserve our community’s heritage in ways that significantly contribute to Cedar Falls’ appearance and desirability


Aim 3.2: To continue to expand and enhance the quality and diversity of Cedar Falls’ parks, trails and other recreational resources


Goal 1 Expand recreational opportunities


Aim 3.3: To maintain and expand quality cultural enrichment resources and activities for residents and visitors


Goal 1 Enhance funding for cultural activities


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2020 Community-Wide Vision and Strategic Plan


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