PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY  | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER

Safety and Substance Abuse
 

This Area, which received the most "votes" from over 500 people who participated in the city-wide balloting in September, includes goals for A) increased community policing and personal safety; B) a drug-free community, including enforcement of tobacco laws; and C) reduction of gangs.

Environment and Recreation

The second most voted Area will develop goals for A) cleaner streets and parks; B) increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults; and C) measures to ensure cleaner air and water.

Health Education

Voted third in importance, this Priority Area will include goals focused on A) nutrition and diabetes education; B) tobacco education and C) physical fitness education.

Adult Education, Job Training & Employment

Selected fourth in order of importance, this Priority Area will describe goals for: A) adult and out-of-school youth education; B) alternative programs including tutoring, drop-out prevention and after-school programs; and C) youth and senior employment and volunteerism.

Community Planning
& Housing

This last Area in order of voted priority will focus on the development of goals for A) affordable housing; B) waterfront access; and C) improvements in recreation facilities for youth and adults.

Currently identified efforts to address each of these priorities are listed on the pages that are linked to this page. Additional efforts may be identified over time and added to the Plan. Organizations that are included in the Plan will be asked to maintain communication with the Healthy City project and to report their progress. Representatives from these organizations will be provided with support and training opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the Healthy City process and to develop leadership skills, multi-cultural sensitivity and the ability to garner new resources.