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2a. Review of Existing Information Consensus Planning will require the help of the City to gather existing plans, studies, current development policies and regulations, department budgets, and maps. Additional demographic and socio-economic research will be conducted through the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and ARKTEX Council of Government. Once these documents and information are compiled, Consensus Planning will thoroughly analyze and utilize them to create a community profile within the Strategic Plan. 2b. Livability and Sustainability Analysis Livability and Sustainability will primarily focus on the overall quality of life in Paris, now and in the future. Sustainability is an issue that balances three main topics: environment, economy, and community. The environmental scan will be an investigation of the natural and built environment within the City. Recommendations on how to enhance and sustain these elements will be included in the Strategic Plan. Consensus Planning will investigate and provide recommendation on how to enhance and sustain Main Street success for future generations. The community aspect of sustainability will include analysis of the growth trends and the current housing conditions, including the availability of workforce housing. Investigation into the different community resources will need to be done. Consensus Planning will analyze Paris' other social strengths and recommend what may be needed to continue to be "The Best Small Town in Texas." 2c. City Budget and Departmental Structures The City of Paris should provide available information and data on their budget and departmental structures. Consensus Planning will review this information in order to relate the City's budget and available human resources with a strategy to implement the Strategic Plan and to write departmental business plans. CP and BHI will set up telephone interviews or meetings with department representatives to discuss budget and operational issues, and challenges and opportunities related to providing City services. 2d. Infrastructure The City of Paris should provide information on existing infrastructure, including any existing infrastructure plans and maps. Infrastructure is the foundation for development and must be carefully planned to accommodate a growing community. Since the City has been experiencing growth, we will consider whether there is the potential for annexations, which would be based upon existing and expandable service lines. BHI will also gather information on planned infrastructure expansions, existing deficiencies, and programmed capital expenditures for infrastructure. 2e. Windshield Survey Consensus Planning will conduct a windshield survey of existing land uses during the second trip to Paris. A windshield survey is a driving tour of a community to note changes, land use interface issues, and provide an opportunity to photograph and document specific issues facing the community. The information gathered will be used to create an existing land use map that will be included in the Strategic Plan. 2f. Stakeholder Interviews The City of Paris will provide the names and contact information of key stakeholders. Consensus Planning will meet with stakeholders during the second trip to Paris. Consensus Planning will prepare questions that -2- . O0U31S ,C. _T - T.__.,.__T_