U District 5-Year Strategic Plan Launches
In the summer of 2024, The U District Partnership embarked on developing a comprehensive 5-Year Strategic Plan. After gathering input from over 500 community members through online and in-person surveys, interviews, and focus groups, the following plan aims to be responsive to the community’s needs as the U District neighborhood anticipates unprecedented growth in the years to come.
The following goals reflect the next chapter for the U District and The U District Partnership. These goals and strategies encompass a five-year horizon with a growing budget over time.
- Cleaning: Deliver daily cleaning and maintenance services to build the U District’s reputation as a clean, attractive, and vibrant neighborhood.
- Safety: Deliver a range of advocacy and services to improve safety perceptions and outcomes in the U District while reducing the impact of people suffering from unaddressed behavioral health issues.
- Urban Vitality: Enhance the vibrancy of the U District’s public realm through activation, physical improvements, and long-range planning.
- Economic Development: Strengthen the U District’s ground-floor economy to ensure a vibrant commercial district while telling the story of the U District’s prosperity.
- Arts & Culture: Support U District arts and culture organizations while growing the neighborhood’s brand as an arts and culture destination.
- Marketing: Elevate awareness of the U District and The U District Partnership through marketing and communication channels.
- Events: Produce high-quality events that attract visitors and highlight the unique and positive attributes of the U District.
- Operations: Provide professional management of the organization to ensure responsive and efficient delivery of services for the BIA and U District.