City of Miami Gardens Now & Tomorrow Strategic Plan
A bold blueprint for the future of the City of Miami Gardens. This comprehensive roadmap is designed to ensure our City thrives today and for generations to come.
What Is the Purpose of the Strategic Plan?
The Now & Tomorrow Strategic Plan is a forward-thinking roadmap designed to guide the City of Miami Gardens through the next decade. It reflects our commitment to:
Improving quality of life for all residents.
Embracing growth while honoring our rich culture and history
Strengthening our neighborhoods, economy, and community connections
This plan builds on past achievements while preparing us to meet future challenges with innovative solutions and bold actions.
Explore the Eight (8) Strategic Pillars
The Strategic Plan is built around eight (8) key pillars, each focusing on a vital aspect of Miami Gardens’ growth and development. Click below to explore how we’re addressing the needs of today while preparing for tomorrow:
General Themes
Local Governance
The success of any great city is dependent upon how it governs itself with respect to those it serves.
OBJECTIVES
- Lead to positive community experiences
- Address community needs
- Prepare us for the future
- Reinforce good stewardship of community resources
KEY ACTIONS
- LG-1 Prioritize Customer Service
- LG-2 Enhance Effectiveness and Responsiveness
- LG-3 Prioritize Stewardship of Community
- LG-4 Facilitate Effective Training
- LG-5 Improve Online Experience
- LG-6 Continue Processing Improvements
Community Appearance
Focusing on community appearance is an opportunity to showcase what makes our community special.
OBJECTIVES
- Communicate our diversity and rich culture
- Ensure that our City is distinct and recognizable
- Honor our past while embracing the future
- Ensure residents feel safe and welcome
KEY ACTIONS
- CA-1 Express our Culture
- CA-2 Commemorate History
- CA-3 Emphasize a Sense of Arrival
- CA-4 Revitalize the Old and Shape the New
- CA-5 Maintain a Clean, Attractive, Safe, Proud Community
- CA-6 Enhance Welcoming Places through Design and Placemaking
Housing
Invest in our neighborhoods, increase housing options, and address housing affordability.
OBJECTIVES
- Neighborhoods are well-connected with community feature
- More housing choices exist
- Our housing is in good repair
- Housing is more affordable
KEY ACTIONS
- H-1 Enhance Neighborhood Connectivity
- H-2 Diversify Housing Types
- H-3 Enhance Neighborhoods
- H-4 Rehabilitate Aging Homes
- H-5 Make Housing More Affordable
Jobs & Economy
Retaining existing businesses, attracting new industry, and supporting small businesses creates expanded opportunities for our workforce and the potential to cultivate economic vibrancy.
OBJECTIVES
- Recruitment of businesses that offer living wages and robust benefits
- Identification and marketing of key development sites
- Investments in workforce education and training
- Support and promotion of small businesses
KEY ACTIONS
- JE-1 Align Jobs, Workforce, and Education
- JE-2 Identify and Protect Prime Development Sites
- JE-3 Build a Skilled and Resilient Workforce
Transportation & Infrastructure
How we move within our community and throughout the region can make a difference to our residents and visitors. We have the ability to enhance our travel experience, improve safety, and increase access to economic opportunity.
OBJECTIVES
- Are safe and effective for all
- Create travel choice and travel affordability
- Increase access to opportunities
- Contribute to the health of our community
KEY ACTIONS
- TI-1 Prioritize Safety and Enforcement
- TI-2 Address Transportation Affordability
- TI-3 Enhance Walkability and Bikeability
- TI-4 Improve Regional Activity
- TI-5 Focus on Community and Connectivity
Focus Themes
Community
We can be known for our sense of community as much as our regional activities. It can be visible through our community spaces, community experiences, and the environment we offer to raise a family, work, visit, and retire.
OBJECTIVES
- Creation of spaces and places that add lasting value
- The City being recognized as a great place to work
- Being a family-friendly and age-in-place environment
- Showcasing our community through community events
KEY ACTIONS
- CO-1 Identify Placemaking Opportunities
- CO-2 Improve our City’s Employee Experience
- CO-3 Care for Elderly/Seniors
- CO-4 Motivate and Acknowledge Youth
- CO-5 Attract Families
- CO-6 Continue Community Events
Culture
Our history and culture are defining characteristics of our community.
OBJECTIVES
- Promote our community as being distinct from others
- Reinforce a reputation of excellence
- Leverage our culture as a community asset
KEY ACTIONS
- CU-1 Embrace Community Diversity
- CU-2 Community Distinction Through Fiscal Responsibility
- CU-3 Set Community Expectations
Legacy
Legacy is an investment today that pays dividends in the future. It is a reflection of our respect for those who worked hard to get us to where we are today with the intent of positioning us for a better tomorrow.
OBJECTIVES
- Anticipate and plan for community needs
- Integrate cultural identity in public spaces, activities, and designs
- Be good stewards of public funds to accomplish the needs of today and the goals of tomorrow
KEY ACTIONS
- L-1 Enhance the Built Environment
- L-2 Set Aside Resources for Opportunities
- L-3 Emphasize Identity, Culture, and Community Expectations
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Together, we can build Miami Gardens that thrives today and for generations to come.
Learn more about the Now & Tomorrow Strategic Plan by downloading the full details below.