Comprehensive Plan - Carbondale, IL

Adopted June 22, 2010the community in a way that is both feasible and compatible with Carbondale’scharacter. These policies outline ways to support and retain existing businesses,attract and grow new job-creating businesses, and train the community’s workforcefor current and future labor needs—all with a view toward achieving an improvedliving environment.Of particular importance to economic development are the physical planningcomponents that contribute to Carbondale’s readiness to accommodate newdevelopment and reinvestment. Key considerations include the provision ofsufficient space in appropriate locations for commercial business parks andindustrial development; connections to the airport and SIU campus; adequatepublic facilities and services; available, quality housing; and a high-quality livingenvironment for all residents of the community.Chapter 6, ImplementationThis final chapter utilizes the recommendations of the individual plan elementsto consolidate an overall strategy for implementing the Comprehensive Plan,particularly for the highest priority initiatives that are first on the community’saction agenda. Specific tasks are cited which must be accomplished to achieve thecommunity’s vision and goals.Comprehensive Plan1.17Community Overview