Breakfast with the Mayors/Dr. Ken Moore

Recreation Environment Transportation Business Housing (cc) photo by theaucitron on Flickr (cc) photo by theaucitron on Flickr Future Long Range... Vision for Franklin's Integrated Water Resource Plan Solid Waste Transportation Rapid growth Infrastructure needs Curbside recycling-46 % participation Regional approach to finding landfill space Partnering in research Long-range budgeting Growth & Development Education Community Character Government Greenway & Open Space Park land What's our attraction? Streamlining Processes City Vision Walkability More walkable neighborhoods Honorable mention- Walk Friendly Communities We need to do better! 700 acres in Franklin Continuing to develop and expand options Master Plans in place Park Improvements Walking trails Cross Country trails Dog Parks Historic preservation Predictable Plan Review Online Inspection scheduling Quicker turn arounds Coming soon-Electronic Plan Submittal Identifying employer needs Franklin will continually strive to be a community of choice for individuals, families, and businesses to grow and prosper through an excellent quality of life supported by exceptional, responsive, and cost effective City services. Low Taxes Quality of Life Education Safe Community Liberty Park McKay's Mill Disc Golf Carothers Pky Recommendations include: Promote density and infill Implement Safe Routes to School Program Promote walking trails and sidewalks Connect parks and neighborhoods Follow us on www.facebook.com/cityoffranklin, www.twitter.com/cityoffranklin 2,000 + jobs added in 2011 76% in FRANKLIN! Biscuit the chiwinnie!