Strategic Plan for Community and Economic Development The Villages at Mt. Hood, Oregon (Hoodland) Prepared for The Villages at Mt. Hood Strategic Plan Steering Committee Facilitated by Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. Helping Rural Communities Thrive This project funded with by the Oregon Lottery by means of a grant from Mt. Hood Economic Alliance Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. (RDI) Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. (RDI) is an Oregon based private, non-profit (501[c][3]) corporation dedicated to helping rural communities in the Pacific Northwest shape their futures by providing technical assistance, leadership training strategic planning and access to resources. Established in 1992, RDI's mission is to "build the capacity of rural communities to make strategic decisions about their futures and to act on those decisions to ensure high quality of life and a vital sustainable economy." RDI has regional community development coordinators throughout the State of Oregon. Craig Smith, RDI Senior Community Development Coordinator, NW Region Voice: 503-234-1273 Email:
[email protected] Heidi Clark, Community Development Associate Voice: 541-684-9077
[email protected] RDI Kathleen Jaworski, Executive Director 941 Lawrence Street Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 541-684-9077 Fax: 541-684-8993 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.rdiinc.org The Villages at Mt. Hood, Oregon Strategic Plan 2003 Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................................................... 1 Community Profile..............................................................................