The Messenger has an article today (available online here) about planning for the future of Fort Dodge. There was another article yesterday on the topic. Take a read, there are a lot of good ideas they are looking at. The report to the city council contains 194 policy statements and 163 strategies. The article focuses more on the entertainment aspects they are looking at, but are also looking at areas such as schools and business climate.
As long as the city can foster a climate that encourages start-up and growing businesses and is capable of maintaining a 21st Century workforce, Fort Dodge has a lot of potential for future growth and development. It isn't only Fort Dodge that could see benefits. There is the potential of the whole county benefiting--whether it be more jobs, people moving into the area for work but wishing to live in a smaller town, increased attendance at the various town celebrations throughout the year, and so on.
Of course, this will be a group effort. Let the council know your thoughts and feelings. I'm sure they would appreciate it.
UPDATE: Another article was published in todays paper, focusing on what Fort Dodge will look like in 2030. They are envisioning green spaces spread around the city, better roads, a water system the must be planned for future growth, moving the Fort Museum out by a 4 lane Highway-20, and a city wind farm to help power the city
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