Meridian will responsibly promote growth that enhances its long term comprehensive vision.

Goals:
• Develop in Priority Growth Areas
• Implement the Comprehensive Plan
• New growth pays for City Services
• Improve housing affordability
• Improve design standards and quality

Outcome Measure:
• Improved rating on citizen survey as a city that is planning for future growth and development

Meridian will prioritize infrastructure improvements for a safe and connected community.

Goals:
• Widen roads and improve intersections
• Improve sidewalk connections and accessibility
• Enhance our pathway network
• Invest in street lighting and safety.

Outcome Measure:
• Achievement of the top three transportation improvements.

Meridian will ensure business and economic vitality to meet community needs.

Goals:
• Recruit and retain targeted industries
• Support development of family wage jobs
• Prioritize business investment and expansion
• Prioritize Downtown development
• Plan for the future of our Urban Center

Outcome Measure:
• Improved rating on a place to start/do business and as a city
• Improved rating on is developing a strong local economy.

Meridian will invest in public safety and public health.

Goals:
• Create innovative, clean and compliant utilities
• Enhance neighborhood engagement strategies
• Execute Police strategies for safety
• Execute Fire strategies for safety
• Ensure accessibility to health care services

Outcome Measure:
• Improvement on how well the City is protecting the quality of the air and water
• Improvement on how well the City is ensuring public safety

Meridian will embrace sustainable practices, preserve natural spaces, and create art and cultural opportunities.

Goals:
• Develop and maintain premier open spaces
• Execute sustainable and environmentally sound projects
• Deliver vibrant community events, spaces and offerings
• Support historic preservation and cultural heritage

Outcome Measure:
• Improvement on the city is an ideal place to live

Meridian will encourage open, transparent and approachable government.

Goals:
• Increase government accessibility and transparency
• Leverage partners to achieve community priorities
• Innovate policies and procedures
• Improve service delivery through data
• Invest in employee development and advancement

Outcome Measure:
• Improvement on the City is using your tax dollars wisely
• Improvement on heading in the right direction