Community Vision Report - Resonance Synthesis

Executive Summary

Through the Resonance platform, we collected 247 community voices over a 30-day period. This report synthesizes the collective vision, identifying five primary themes, twelve priority initiatives, and a unified path forward for sustainable community development.

Key Finding: 73% of respondents emphasized the importance of repurposing existing infrastructure over new development, signaling a shift toward adaptive reuse and sustainable growth strategies.

1 Primary Themes Identified

Economic Revitalization Through Local Business 189 mentions

Community members consistently expressed desire for supporting local entrepreneurs, creating business incubators, and establishing a weekly farmers market and artisan fair.

We need spaces where young entrepreneurs can start small and grow with community support

Imagine downtown filled with local shops, cafes, and galleries instead of chains

Repurposing Abandoned Spaces 174 mentions

Strong consensus on converting vacant buildings into community centers, co-working spaces, youth programs, and affordable housing units.

That old factory could be an amazing community arts center

Turn empty lots into pocket parks and gathering spaces

Intergenerational Connection 156 mentions

Bridging generational divides through mentorship programs, skill-sharing workshops, and spaces designed for all ages to interact naturally.

Our seniors have skills and stories that our youth need to hear

Create programs where teens teach tech to seniors, seniors teach crafts to teens

2 Priority Action Matrix

Quick Wins (0-6 months)

Launch monthly community forums
Create business directory app
Start pop-up market program
Establish volunteer network

Short Term (6-12 months)

Convert first vacant building
Launch mentorship program
Implement bike-share system
Create community garden network

Medium Term (1-2 years)

Establish business incubator
Complete green corridor project
Launch affordable housing initiative
Build intergenerational center

Long Term (2-5 years)

Complete downtown revitalization
Achieve carbon neutrality goals
Establish regional tech hub
Create sustainable tourism model

Our Collective Vision

"A thriving community where historic character meets innovative spirit, where every generation contributes and benefits, where local businesses flourish alongside green spaces, and where abandoned spaces become vibrant centers of connection and creativity."

3 By The Numbers

247

Voices Heard

73%

Support Adaptive Reuse

Priority Projects

89%

Want Local Business Focus

Key Themes

156

Unique Ideas

4 Implementation Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)

Establish working groups, secure initial funding, identify first vacant building for conversion

Phase 2: Launch (Months 4-6)

Begin pop-up markets, start renovation of first community space, launch digital platforms

Phase 3: Expansion (Months 7-12)

Open business incubator, establish mentorship programs, complete first adaptive reuse project

Phase 4: Sustainability (Year 2+)

Scale successful programs, secure long-term funding, measure impact and adjust strategies

5 Voices From Our Community

On Economic Development

If we support 100 small businesses instead of waiting for one big employer, we build resilience

Every empty storefront is an opportunity for a local entrepreneur

On Community Spaces

We don't need new buildings, we need to breathe life into what we have

Imagine a place where kids can learn coding while grandparents share woodworking skills

On Future Vision

In five years, I want visitors to come here to learn how communities can thrive

We could be the model for sustainable, inclusive community development