Monday, February 4, 2008

Hood Council Note: Comprehensive Plan-Volume II - The Plan: Goals, Objectives, Policies & Implementation Recommendations

Volume II - The Plan: Goals, Objectives, Policies & Implementation Recommendations (After the Storm)
Chapter 1 - Population and Demographics




Due to the decreasing population and aging of residents, recommend special iniatives for these demographics. Encourage families to have two children, encourage elders to pass on talents and knowledge to younger generation. It's estimated that in a span of fifteen simdays the population will have leveled off with an even number of births to deaths.


Chapter 2 - Land Use



Recommend publishing the construction criteria online for residents and other hoods to consult, especially with the hood now occupying a smaller landmass.



Chapter 3 - Transportation



Recommend building a dock to allow for better travel options bewteen hoods. The dock can also hold hotel rooms for visiting sims, small diner and shopping options. Ferries and sailboats currently transport sims to the nearby Pringit City for interesting nightlife and there is still a contract for travel to the various vacation locations.



Chapter 4 - Housing


Once residents are moved into thier homes on the island, focus will be on remodeling and permit criteria for renovation projects.



Chapter 5 - Economic Development




Due to isolation and long ferry rides, recomment that all residents work locally. To reach this goal, the hood council will invest in local and administrative businesses by offering incentives to businesses for hiring local employees, affordable business loans and encouraging residents to spend more by asking local stores to offer sales.




Chapter 6 - Natural & Agricultural Resources




Recommend encouraging farm to invest in greenhouses and more farm land to prepare excess produce for the winter season. Especially with landmass being limited, and food delivery is now much longer, local produce is of essence.




Chapter 7 - Parks & Open Space




With the limited landmass, the number of parks has decreased, however there is still plenty of green space and spectacular views of the surrounding ocean. However due to the rocky nature of the island, beach access is banned.
Chapter 8 - Historic & Cultural Resources



Recommend investing in historical and cultural aspects of the hood by hosting a seasonal celebration. Each season a celebration will be held to mark historic events in Apple Valley's history and to celebrate the unique blending of culture.



Chapter 9 - Community Facilities (Police, Fire, Community, School)




There is a need for a police station and fire station as it will take to long for SCPD and SCFD to respond to emergencies. The local Medical Centre is used for medical needs and the school is for all dependants under the age of young adult.


Chapter 10 - Utilities



Currently the community uses wind power and utilities from SC.




Chapter 11 - Intergovernmental Cooperation



Currently the hood is active in the SUN Core and has relationships with other
hoods.

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