CLERMONT
AGENDA
FOR THE
FUTURE
2014
Report
A community-driven
10-year Agenda
for a greater
Clermont County
Supported by:
Prepared by:
A letter from Clermont Agenda for the Future Chairman Dave Gooch:
“We live in a great country. We are a few people blessed with a land of beauty and
bountiful resources. We have opportunities most citizens of the world can only dream
to achieve. Our community represents all of this. We are bordered by one of the
great rivers, the Ohio, and our land rolls with gentle hills and valleys bisected by other
scenic waters and two superb lakes. Many were born here and stay to carry on names
covering several generations. Others of us have moved here because of rural values,
quality schools, affordable land, and good jobs…”
Pulled from the introduction of the “Clermont 2001” report, these words, which so beautifully
describe our county, were the result of an initiative that began more than 25 years ago. In
October 1988, Ed Parish and Bill Over convened a group of community leaders to have a
conversation about the future of Clermont County. With this meeting, they launched a yearlong endeavor that engaged more than 350 citizen-volunteers to create a vision for the future
for Clermont County. The recommendations that came out of this effort were compiled into a
report entitled “Clermont 2001.” Clermont 2001 called upon citizens, business leaders, elected
officials, and community groups to pursue a number of key economic development and qualityof-life initiatives over the ensuing decade.
One of the outcomes of this initiative was the establishment of LEAD Clermont, a high-quality,
intensive leadership and team building study, delivered in a manner that links class members
to volunteer service in Clermont County. Since its inception 22 years ago, LEAD Clermont
has graduated more than 400 individuals. The positive impact these individuals have had in
Clermont County is immeasurable.
From the members of the LEAD Clermont Class of 2012, came a call to create a new “Agenda
for the Future of Clermont County.” The class concluded that while the Clermont 2001 initiative
produced a number of very positive outcomes in Clermont County, a great deal had changed
in our community in the past 25 years. Duke Energy stepped up to generously provide funding,
and the Community Agenda project was launched.
When the community leadership began this process, it was with two goals in mind. The first was
to create an agenda for the future that would build on the best of the County. The second was
to involve a whole new generation of residents in the process. Subsequently, 500 community
members attended more than 50 community conversations held throughout Clermont County.
Several themes and values remained consistent throughout the conversations. The following
Themes were drawn out to establish a framework for moving forward: Economic Opportunity;
Transportation; Parks, Nature and Recreation; Community; Lifelong Learning; Health and
Wellness; and Housing. The four key values that emerged were as follows: balancing growth
and development with a rural, small town feel; making Clermont County a great place for every
phase of life; being productive citizens and community members; and preserving and promoting
our historic and natural assets.
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To date, hundreds of people have participated in this process. They’ve identified values, created
work teams around themes that were identified by the community as most important, and
developed an actionable set of recommendations that will move the county forward, while
protecting the core values that matter most.
As the introduction so eloquently describes, we are indeed very fortunate to live in an incredible
community, filled with strong core values and a wealth of natural resources. To preserve these
values and resources, individual communities and organizations need to plan, but they also
need a comprehensive “Agenda for the Future.” It can be argued that because Clermont is such
a community-based and geographically-diverse county, it is not practical or useful to create a
countywide agenda. However, the vast majority of individuals who have joined this initiative
understand that these are the very reasons we must do so. On behalf of the many individuals
who have had a voice in this process, I challenge each citizen to set aside personal agendas and
partner with us for the benefit of our residents and the success of our County.
Dave Gooch
Chairman, Clermont Agenda for the Future
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
5
Public Process & Leadership
7
State of Clermont County
9
Land Use
11
Recommendations
12
Economic Opportunity
18
Transportation
23
Parks, Nature, and Recreation
29
Community
34
Lifelong Learning
39
Health and Wellness
46
Housing
51
Implementation
55
Appendix
56
INTRODUCTION
When the community leadership in Clermont County began
this process it was with two things in mind: to create an
agenda for the future that would build on the best of the
County and to involve a whole new generation of residents in
the process. What follows is an Agenda for the Future that
does both of these things. Last winter over 500 people; new
residents, old-timers, business owners, high school students,
retirees, librarians, and hikers, and more hosted their
neighbors and friends at over 50 community conversations
about what makes Clermont County a great place to live. They
talked about great parks and open spaces, about wanting
to make sure there were good jobs for their children and
comfortable housing for their aging parents, and about Jungle
Jim’s!
In all these hundreds of opinions, four values kept coming
out (see Values inset). People in Clermont County value and
appreciate the rural, small-town feel of this place that is close
to a major metropolitan area, they want the County to move
forward with a growth strategy that is balanced, and respects
and preserves the small town feel of the place while providing
jobs, amenities, and institutions that support residents.
The Land Use Map (see page 9) illustrates areas where
productive farming and an agricultural way of life should be
preserved and protected. It identifies community centers like
Milford, Amelia, and Batavia where the County gets its image
and small town feel. It highlights important open spaces that
should be preserved for recreational use and to preserve
rich natural treasures - hillsides, waterfalls and forests. It also
highlights an emerging suburban zone that provides jobs,
great educational options and other amenities within easy
reach for everyone. In Clermont County balanced growth
means enjoying suburban amenities and preserving important
agricultural and natural resources.
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Values
Conversations and
survey responses
consistently brought
out certain Values
that residents were
most focused on
preserving and
improving:
Balancing growth
and development
with a rural, smalltown feel.
Making Clermont
County a great place
for every phase of
life.
Being productive
citizens and
community members.
Preserving and
promoting our
historic and natural
assets.
Residents want Clermont County to be a great place for people
in every phase of their lives. There should be opportunities for
residents of all ages to reach and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Clermont should be a great place to raise your kids, to get
started as a young adult, and to have a productive interesting
retirement. Creating lifelong learners with things to explore at
all ages, having ways to get around with a car and without one,
having lots of employment opportunities and career training
opportunities to go with them are important to Clermont
residents.
Preserving the natural and historic resources of the county
is a core value to most of those who participated in the
process. While it is easy to undervalue or underestimate
the importance of things seen every day, people were quick
to point out that it is these natural and historic resources
that make Clermont unique and that are worth saving and
highlighting.
Clermont County residents want to contribute. They want
to be part of the solutions they seek. People are proud of
the contributions they make as neighbors, employers, and
taxpayers. They are looking for more ways to communicate
and connect and get involved, and more ways to support each
other.
Hundreds of people participated in this process. They
identified values, created work teams around themes that
were identified by the community as most important, and
developed an actionable set of recommendations that will
move the County forward and still respect what matters
most to the County. The next step in this process is to stay
connected, engaged and work together to create change.
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Themes
ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
TRANSPORTATION
PARKS, NATURE AND
RECREATION
COMMUNITY
LIFELONG
LEARNING
HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
HOUSING
PUBLIC PROCESS &
LEADERSHIP
Public Process
Defining the
Agenda:
50 conversations with
more than 500
Setting
Priorities:
community members
> 365
75 surveys
help set priorities
at wksp and with
surveys
Developing
Recommendations:
Feedback on
Recommendations
and Prioritizing
Goals:
7 Work Teams (WT)
91 WT members
> 43 WT mtgs
594
at workshop
and with surveys
Final
Plan
7
> 25 other mtgs
est. 1,020 hours
volunteered
Implementation
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In early 2014, community leaders
began to think about economic
development and quality of
life issues in all parts of the
county – to reset priorities for
future growth and development
throughout Clermont County. The
last Clermont County communitywide visioning initiative was
conducted nearly 25 years ago.
While the resulting Clermont
2001 report released in 1991
produced a number of positive
accomplishments, a great deal has
changed in our community over
the past 25 years. This process
represents a similarly bold
initiative.
A community-wide process was
convened to hear from all voices
in the county, generate positive,
productive discussions about the
future, and develop strategies that
will guide future growth, target
resources, and build on all that
is great about Clermont County.
This document encapsulates the
tireless work of many volunteers
over the last year. It is a guide and
a springboard for implementation
and progress.
Leadership
Agenda for the Future was guided by an Executive Team and Work Teams. The Executive
Team was responsible for guiding the process and ensuring that all voices were heard
throughout the process. The Work Teams took feedback from hundreds of Clermont
residents and worked over several months to develop recommendations.
Both the Executive Team and Work Teams have been champions of the Agenda during its
development and will continue to be champions during implementation.
Executive Team:
Dave Gooch, Park National Bank
George Brown, Project Manager
John Melvin, Clermont Chamber
Matt Van Sant, Clermont Chamber
Warren Walker, Duke Energy
Work Team Co-Chairs
Chris Smith Economic Opportunity
Dave Spinney Economic Opportunity
Larry Fronk Transportation
Rex Parsons Transportation
Sheila Hinton Parks, Nature & Rec.
Jim Meyer Parks, Nature & Rec.
M.E. Steele-Pierce Lifelong Learning
Chris Wick Lifelong Learning
Work Team Support
Liz Blume, Community Building Institute (CBI)
Valerie Daley, CBI
Andrew Stahlke, CBI
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Sandy Bradford Community
Lisa Davis Community
Sarah Ghee Health and Wellness
Margaret Jenkins Health and Wellness
Tim Hershner Housing
Larry Keith Housing
STATE OF
CLERMONT COUNTY
Located in Southwest Ohio within the Cincinnati metropolitan region, Clermont County is
a collection of unique communities both new and historic, urban and rural. Initially jumpstarted by post-WWII housing development and interstate highway expansion, Clermont’s
growth continues, and the county has just surpassed 200,000 residents.
population: 200,218
area: 458 sq. miles
13 municipalities
14 townships
Largest: Milford
(pop. 6,680)
Smallest: Chilo
(pop. 63)
Largest: Union
(pop. 46,416)
Smallest: Washington
(pop. 2,278)
0
95,725
50,000
80,530
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(projected)
197,363
1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
Year
9
177,977
150,187
100,000
128,483
150,000
42,182
Clermont County Population
200,000
225,342
250,000
$60,590 [$48,246 in Ohio]
Median Household Income, 2012
5.2% [6.0% in Ohio]
Unemployment, July 2014
and
79 parks
preserves
$50 million
Infrastructure improvements
(2014-2015)
12.1%
33%
[11.6% in metro region]
[37% in metro region]
Adults with no high
school diploma
annual
LEAD
425
54 Major
community
Clermont
events
+5 years
10
graduates
Increase in median
age, 2000-2010
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Adults with a
college degree
-12%
Loss in rural population, 2000-2010
[-1% in Ohio]
Wayne
Goshen
28
727
Newtonsville
Milford
LAND USE
133
Stonelick
132
131
Owensville
50
286
Jackson
275
32
276
222
Batavia
Union
125
32
132
Pierce
Williamsburg
Amelia
52
Future Land Use
Williamsburg
Batavia
133
749
275
Loveland
Ohio
How land will be used in the future has been a part of New Richmond
132
125
Bethel
many conversations involving the future of Clermont
232
Monroe
48
Miami
County. From improved transportation links to
126
Tate
222
Goshen
economic development projects to land preservation
232
28
initiatives, residents have
727
743
756Milford
consistently expressed
Township Boundary
774
their desire to maintain
Municipal Boundary
Moscow
a balance between rural,
133 Stonelick
Potential Land Use
Washington
Felicity 132
Owensville
small-town character and
Natural
275
Agriculture/Rural
32
growth and development.
276
Franklin
Suburban
222
Land use patterns now and
Neville
Batavia
Mixed-Use Community Center
Chilo
in the future are particularly
133
Union
125
Economic Ready Zone
important to Clermont
00
2.5
55
2.5
Parks and Greenspace
County.
132 Batavia
Pierce
Newtonsville
133
50
286
Jackson
Williamsburg
Williamsburg
133
New Richmond
232
Monroe
222
125
Bethel
Tate
232
Township Boundary
Park or nature preserve areas
(State, Township, Village, City),
and lands owned publicly or
privately that are considered
to be park, greenspace, or
preserved for natural use
(excluding golf courses).
Municipal Boundary
Potential Land Use
Natural
743
756
133
Washington
Felicity
Franklin
Suburban
Mixed-Use Community Center
774
Moscow
Agriculture/Rural
Neville
Chilo
133
Economic Ready Zone
Parks and Greenspace
00
2.5
2.5
55
Miles
Miles
Natural (Hillsides and Forests)
Areas of predominately forest
or tree-cover, typically near
rivers, streams and lakes, and
including area of hills and slope
near the Ohio River.
11
Areas with strong
economic development
potential, where
infrastructure exists
for growth and
development now and in
the future.
Ohio
Areas of low to medium
density development of
primarily residential, with
commercial and industrial
uses as well.
Parks and Greenspace
Economic Ready Zone
32
749
Suburban
131
Miles
Miles
Amelia
52
Wayne
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Agricultural/Rural
Areas that are generally
sparsely populated,
predominately agricultural
(an important economic use
in Clermont County), with
occasional residences.
Mixed-Use
Community Center
Municipalities,
Township centers and
areas of population
concentration,
commercial activity and
mixed uses.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Within the seven Themes (below), 23 Goals (pages 13-15) were set covering a broad range
of topics. The Goals are listed on the following pages, with more detailed information for
each Goal including Action Steps and Partners starting on page 18.
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Economic
Opportunity
Parks, Nature,
& Recreation
Health and
Wellness
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Transportation
Community
A
B C
Housing
Lifelong
Learning
$
1
Economic
Opportunity
We will have active,
competitive, and fully
serviced commercial
sites from which
to offer office and
industrial options to
accommodate new
and expanding firms.
2 We will organize a
team of community
stakeholders (public
and private) to
create a rapid and
customized program
to provide employee
training and
recruitment specific
to business needs to
achieve county-wide
gainful employment.
3 We will have a
robust marketing
and branding
strategy for Clermont
County designed
to attract and
support expansion
of companies in our
community.
13
Parks, Nature,
& Recreation
Transportation
4 The transportation
8
system is maintained
and enhanced for
residents and its
capacity is increased
to facilitate economic
development.
5 Public transportation
and accessibility in
Clermont County is
promoted, enhanced,
and expanded to
connect destinations.
9 There are more
preserved and
protected natural
areas in Clermont
County that can
be enjoyed by
current and future
generations.
6 Create connections
between community
centers and other
important destinations
that enhance
economic development
opportunities and
quality of life in a
balanced way.
7 Promote bikeways
and sidewalks that
enhance the rural
character of the County
and mobility options for
the non-motoring public.
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Clermont County
residents are better
served by parks at all
levels (State, County,
Township, City and
Village) which are
an asset that makes
Clermont County the
place to live, work
and play in Greater
Cincinnati.
10
Quality of life for
Clermont County
residents is enhanced
by improving the
variety and availability
of recreational
activities in Clermont
County.
Community
11
12
13
14
14
Clermont County
residents have easy
access to information
about activities,
events, services, and
places in the county
and this information is
shared with residents
of surrounding
communities.
Clermont County
will have a defined
recognizable brand.
A
B C
15
16
17
Volunteerism
increases connections
and strengthens the
County.
Clermont County
has an increased
level of leadership
effectiveness.
18
Health and
Wellness
Lifelong
Learning
Clermont residents
and stakeholders
understand the
importance of, and
invest in, the social
and economic value
of learning.
19
20
Every child enters
kindergarten
prepared for success
in school.
Every child in
Clermont County
has equal access to
learning that helps
them succeed in
school and life.
Every adult in
Clermont County
continuously develops
skills, knowledge,
and experiences to
achieve personal,
professional, and
community goals.
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Clermont County
will be a drug free
community.
The community will
be more aware and
supportive of mental
health services
as integral to the
quality of life of all
citizens in helping
them live quality
lives and achieve
maximum health and
independence.
Clermont health
(mental and physical)
and wellness
outcomes are
bolstered and the
community will report
having excellent or
very good health
through expanded
partnerships and
collaborations.
Housing
22
23
15
Clermont County
understands future
population growth
demands and existing
and future capacity of
land and buildings.
Housing in Clermont
County can meet
growth demands in all
population segments.
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The final 23 Goals were voted on at a Public Workshop and online survey, and the
overall ranking of each Goal is listed below. See Appendix (pages 56 - 58), for complete
prioritization results from both the online survey and public workshop.
Rank
Goal
1st
Clermont County will be a drug free community.
2nd
$
3rd
B C
A
We will have active, competitive, and fully serviced commercial sites from which to offer office and
industrial options to accommodate new and expanding firms.
Every child in Clermont County has equal access to learning that helps them succeed in school and life.
4th
Promote bikeways and sidewalks that enhance the rural character of the County and mobility options for the
non-motoring public.
5th
Clermont County residents are better served by parks at all levels (State, County, Township, City and Village)
which are an asset that makes Clermont County the place to live, work and play in Greater Cincinnati.
6th
There are more preserved and protected natural areas in Clermont County that can be enjoyed by
current and future generations.
7th
The transportation system is maintained and enhanced for residents and its capacity is increased to facilitate
economic development.
8th
Quality of life for Clermont County residents is enhanced by improving the variety and availability of
recreational activities in Clermont County.
9th
Clermont County residents have easy access to information about activities, events, services, and places
in the county and this information is shared with residents of surrounding communities.
10th
Clermont County understands future population growth demands and existing and future capacity of
land and buildings.
11th
The community will be more aware and supportive of mental health services as integral to the quality of
life of all citizens in helping them live quality lives and achieve maximum health and independence.
12th
Clermont health (mental and physical) and wellness outcomes are bolstered and the community will
report having excellent or very good health through expanded partnerships and collaborations.
13th
B C
14th
B C
A
A
Every child enters kindergarten prepared for success in school.
Every adult in Clermont County continuously develops skills, knowledge, and experiences to achieve
personal, professional, and community goals.
15th
Public transportation and accessibility in Clermont County is promoted, enhanced, and expanded to
connect destinations.
16th
Clermont County has an increased level of leadership effectiveness.
17th
Housing in Clermont County can meet growth demands in all population segments.
18th
Create connections between community centers and other important destinations that enhance economic
development opportunities and quality of life in a balanced way.
19th
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We will have a robust marketing and branding strategy for Clermont County designed to attract and
support expansion of companies in our community.
(Goals continued on next page)
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(Goals continued from previous page)
Rank
Goal
20th
Volunteerism increases connections and strengthens the County.
21st
$
22nd
B C
23rd
17
A
We will organize a team of community stakeholders (public and private) to create a rapid and
customized program to provide employee training and recruitment specific to business needs to achieve
county-wide gainful employment.
Clermont residents and stakeholders understand the importance of, and invest in, the social and
economic value of learning.
Housing in Clermont County can meet growth demands in all population segments.
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ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Economic Opportunity
within Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
16%
Company attraction (corporate, industrial, high-tech, etc.)
12% Restaurants, shopping and entertainment
11% Employment opportunities for all
9% Marketing and branding of county
3%
18
Tourism
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▪▪ An average of 300 new businesses
opened in each of the last 5 years
▪▪ 20% of employees in Clermont
County are in the retail,
entertainment, accommodations or
food service industries (2012)
▪▪ 7.6% of families in Clermont County
are living below the poverty line,
lower than the state-wide level of
11.2% (2012)
▪▪ The median household income in
Clermont County is $60,590, higher
than the state-wide median of
$48,246 (2012)
▪▪ The rate of unemployment in
Clermont County is 5.2%, lower
than the state-wide rate of 6.0%
(July, 2014)
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What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 1
We will have active, competitive, and fully
serviced commercial sites from which
to offer office and industrial options to
accommodate new and expanding firms.
ACTION 1a
Establish public/private partnerships to provide financing of
infrastructure needs and establishment of competitive site(s)
for development. Economic Ready Zones (areas have strong
economic development potential, where infrastructure exists
for growth) are identified on page 20.
ACTION 1b
County/local government/quasi-public agency develop
strategy and policies to acquire non-competitive properties
for redevelopment and repositioning to present to private
sector for final development with an end user.
ACTION 1c
Assess need and potential for public investment in increasing
inventory.
ACTION 1d
Establish a revolving loan fund for gap financing to
encourage preferred development to address a public
purpose and benefit.
Goal #1 was ranked
the 2nd-highest
priority goal by
workshop and
survey participants.
Potential Partners
Clermont County Commissioners
Appalachian Regional Commission
Clermont County Port Authority
Land Owner(s)
Community Improvement
Corporation(s)
Developer Community
Local governments
Commercial lenders
Public & private utilities
State of Ohio
19
Chambers of Commerce
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
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Potential Future
Land Use
Economic
Ready
Zones Map
Clermont County, Ohio
Warren
Loveland
Clinton
275
132
71
126
75
48
Miami
Wayne
Goshen
Hamilton
28
727
Newtonsville
Milford
133
Stonelick
Owensville 50
132
131
286
Jackson
275
32
276
222
Batavia
471
Union
125
32
275
132
Pierce
Williamsburg
Amelia
52
Williamsburg
Batavia
133
749
Brown
Ohio
Campbell
New Richmond
232
Monroe
222
Kenton
Township Boundary
Municipal Boundary
Potential Land Use
Natural (Hillsides, Forests, Waterways)
Agriculture/Rural
Pendleton
Economic Ready Zone
Parks and Greenspace (Public, Private)
20
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Tate
232
743
756
774
Moscow
Washington
Suburban (Res, Comm, Ind)
Mixed-Use Community Center
125
Bethel
133
Felicity
Franklin
0
Neville
Chilo
Bracken
133
2.5
5
Miles
Land use boundaries are for estimating purposes only, and
are not meant to precisely reflect actual land use/cover.
Created by CBI, August, 2014. Data Source: Clermont Co. GIS, US Census Bureau
GOAL 2 We will organize a team of community
stakeholders (public and private) to
create a rapid and customized program
to provide employee training and
recruitment specific to business needs to
achieve county-wide gainful employment.
ACTION 2a
Assemble appropriate partners/stakeholders and training
providers.
ACTION 2b
Assess partner expertise in selected employment clusters/
sectors.
ACTION 2c
Convene cluster or sector employers and establish training
curriculums.
ACTION 2d
Establish governance, protocols, and certifications for
the training programs to address issues of candidate
recruitment, tuition sources, and job placements following
training.
Potential Partners
Jobs Ohio
Chambers of Commerce
UC Clermont College
Representatives from business
community
Oaks Career Center
Grant Career Center
Cincinnati State
Southern State
Clermont County Office of Economic
Development
21
Clermont County Public Library
OSU Extension –Clermont County
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
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$
GOAL 3 We will have a robust marketing and
branding strategy for Clermont County
designed to attract and support expansion
of companies in our community.
We support the Clermont Agenda Community collective communications
concept of a central media platform/website where multiple community
stakeholders, organizations, jurisdictions (public, private, and philanthropic) contribute content and aggregate information. This concept is helpful
and supportive of Economic Opportunity efforts. We believe that the brand
must be established first, followed by the message. A “DID YOU KNOW”
campaign may be useful to deploy through new, updated, and varied social
networking channels.
ACTION 3a
The importance
of branding and
marketing was
expressed in
several Work
Teams, and
collaboration
among Economic
Development,
Community
and other
implementation
teams going
forward is vital.
Collaborate with the Clermont Agenda Community
collective communications concept of a central media
platform/website to develop a message that will resonate
with external high-level senior management executives,
developers, commercial realtors, accountants, attorneys,
and other deal influencers that are often outside Clermont
County boundaries.
Potential Partners
Chambers of Commerce
Local governments
Commercial lenders
Clermont County Park District
Clermont County Public Library
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Clermont County Educational
Service Center
Clermont County Township
association
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Clermont County Mayor’s
Association
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Cincinnati Nature Center (Center for
Conservation and Leadership)
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
OSU Extension –Clermont County
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
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TRANSPORTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Transportation within
Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
20%
Road and traffic improvements
13%
Road maintenance
12%
Sidewalks and walkability
12%
Public transportation (bus, rail, Park-n-Ride, senior, disabled)
9%
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▪▪ Over $50 million in infrastructure
improvements are currently
underway, or will be by 2015,
through the Clermont County
Transportation Improvement
District (TID)
▪▪ Milford, Eastgate, Amelia, New
Richmond and Felicity are all
connected to Downtown Cincinnati
via bus transit
▪▪ 26% of households in Clermont
County only have access to
1 vehicle, and 4.7% (3,467
households) have no vehicle access
at all (2012 ACS).
What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 4 The transportation system is maintained
and enhanced for residents and its
capacity is increased to facilitate economic
development.
ACTION 4a
Support reconstruction and improvements along critical
transportation routes: I-275, SR 32, SR 125, SR 28, US 50, and
US 52.
ACTION 4b
Ensure good access to significant economic development
“ready zones” (see Transportation Recommendations Map
page 28, Economic Ready Zones Map, page 20).
ACTION 4c Provide good site access to facilitate development and
preserve tree cover and other natural features to the extent
possible.
Potential Partners
Clermont County Commissioners
Local villages, towns, and townships
County Engineer
Planning and zoning officials
Clermont County Transportation
Improvement District (CCTID)
County Economic and Community
Development Department
Ohio Department of Transportation
(ODOT)
Private developers
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Transportation
was the 2ndhighest priority
Theme among
public workshop
and online survey
participants.
GOAL 5 Public transportation and accessibility in
Clermont County is promoted, enhanced,
and expanded to connect destinations.
ACTION 5c
Enhance transit service along major corridors.
ACTION 5d
Ensure adequate transit service to important employment,
education and shopping destinations, especially in the
“ready zones” (see Transportation Recommendations Map)
Potential Partners
Local villages, towns, and townships
County Commissioners
Transit Board of the County
Commissioners
County Engineer
County Economic and Community
Development Department
Clermont Transportation Connection
(CTC)
Ohio Department of Transportation
(ODOT)
Clermont school districts
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Clermont County Transportation
Improvement District (CCTID)
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GOAL 6 Create connections between community
centers and other important destinations
that enhance economic development
opportunities and quality of life in a
balanced way.
ACTION 6a
Create appropriate intra-county connections between
and among community centers and other significant
destinations.
ACTION 6b
Promote three lane road sections to enhance travel times
and safety, provide adequate signage, and incorporate
sidewalks and bikeways where appropriate.
ACTION 6c Consider a connection between Williamsburg, Bethel,
Felicity and the Ohio River should a river crossing at route
133 become a possibility.
Potential Partners
County Commissioners
County Engineer
Clermont County Transportation
Improvement District (CCTID)
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Local governments
Ohio Department of Transportation
(ODOT)
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GOAL 7 Promote bikeways and sidewalks that
enhance the rural character of the County
and mobility options for the non-motoring
public.
ACTION 7a
Support community centers as areas for growth and
redevelopment for housing and economic development –
encourage complete streets as new uses and renovation
takes place.
ACTION 7b
Support streetscaping and pedestrian enhancements in
community centers.
ACTION 7c Provide walkability and connectivity to a variety of land uses.
Potential Partners
Local governments
County Commissioners
County Engineer
Clermont County Transportation
Improvement District (CCTID)
Ohio Department of Transportation
(ODOT)
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OKI (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional
Council of Governments)
Green Umbrella
Clermont County Park District
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
Goal #7 was the
most important
Transportation
goal, and 4thhighest overall,
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PARKS, NATURE, AND
RECREATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Parks, Nature, and
Recreation within Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
17% Family-friendly recreation for everyone
14%
Natural habitat, river and wildlife preservation
11%
Community/Township parks
8%
Promotion and publicity of natural resources and recreation
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▪▪ Clermont County has 79 parks,
from small village and township
parks to large state parks and
preserves
▪▪ Clermont County has the most
state park land (12,484 acres) of
all Ohio counties in the Cincinnati
Metro-area
▪▪ The Clermont County Park District
offers facility rentals for family
reunions, weddings, and special
events in shelters, Pattison lodge,
and Hartman Cabin
What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 8
Clermont County residents are better
served by parks at all levels (State,
County, Township, City and Village) which
are an asset that makes Clermont County
the place to live, work and play in Greater
Cincinnati.
ACTION 8a
Establish a coalition of Parks, the Park Alliance for Clermont
County or “PACC.” PACC will collaborate to catalog, improve,
and expand park offerings; promote the parks to the public;
share best practices and expertise; and work together to
improve public and private funding.
ACTION 8b
Create public awareness of what is currently available in
parks (see Parks and Greenspace Map, page 30).
ACTION 8c
Create public awareness of park volunteer opportunities.
ACTION 8d
Create a comprehensive parks resource development plan
and advocate for improvements and enhancements.
Potential Partners
Clermont County Park District
Business Owners
East Fork State Park Manager
OSU Extension – Clermont County
Township Administrators,
Community Park Representatives
Milford, Loveland Park
representatives
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Overall, Parks,
Nature, and
Recreation was
ranked the highest
priority Theme
by workshop and
online survey
participants.
GOAL 9 There are more preserved and protected
natural areas in Clermont County that
can be enjoyed by current and future
generations.
ACTION 9a
Inventory Clermont County greenspace. (see Parks and
Greenspace Map, page 33, and Future Land Use Map, page
20).
ACTION 9b
Develop and implement a County-wide Greenspace Plan.
ACTION 9c
Educate citizens, corporations, public officials, government
entities about importance of and best practices for
greenspace preservation and management.
Potential Partners
Clermont County Planning
Commission
Cincinnati Nature Center (Center for
Conservation and Stewardship)
Clermont County Soil & Water
Conservation District
The Land Conservancy of Hamilton
County
East Fork Watershed Collaborative
(includes US EPA Office of
Research and Development, US
Army Corps of Engineers, US
Geological Survey, USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service,
Ohio EPA and several others)
Township Zoning Departments
Park Districts (Clermont County
Parks, Townships, State Parks)
Green Umbrella (Land Team with
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional
Council of Governments)
Valley View Foundation
Clermont County Office of
Environmental Quality
OSU Extension – Clermont County
Little Miami Conservancy
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This Goal speaks to
a value statement
that workshop
and online survey
participants
expressed often
- that a balanced
approach to future
development was
important.
GOAL 10 Quality of life for Clermont County
residents is enhanced by improving the
variety and availability of recreational
activities in Clermont County.
ACTION 10a Develop Clermont County Recreation Task Team.
ACTION 10b Survey and inventory what is currently available and
what residents would like to have in terms of recreational
activities (public and private).
ACTION 10c Develop an implementation plan and work collaboratively
with the Clermont Agenda Community communication
recommendations (GOAL 11).
Potential Partners
LEAD Clermont Alumni Association
YMCA of Clermont County
Clermont County Park District
Clermont CAN
Miami Township Recreation
Clermont County Agricultural
Society
Clermont County Public Library
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Chambers of Commerce
Clermont Convention and Visitors
Bureau
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This Goal ranked
as a fairly high
priority among
online survey
participants.
Parks
and
Greenspace Map
Parks and
Greenspace
Clermont County, Ohio
Warren
Loveland
Clinton
Goshen
Wayne
Miami
Hamilton
Newtonsville
Milford
Stonelick
Jackson
Owensville
Union
Batavia
Batavia
Williamsburg
Pierce
Amelia
Williamsburg
Brown
Ohio
Bethel
New Richmond
Campbell
Township Boundary
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Monroe
Moscow
Washington
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Parks and Greenspace (Publicly and Privately Owned)
Felicity
State (12,190 acres)
Kenton
Private (2,513 acres)
Township (1,011 acres)
County (512 acres)
Pendleton
Municipal (371 acres)
Hamilton County (365 acres)
Golf Courses (1,634 acres)
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Created 8/2014. Locations and acreages are for estimating purposes only. CBI is not responsible for the accuracy of numbers presentated.
Sources: Esri, USGS, NOAA
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COMMUNITY
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Community within Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
20%
Safe and clean neighborhoods and streets
10%
County-wide Communication (and branding)
9%
Community events, festivals and parades
9%
Business engagement with communities and schools
6% Volunteerism (and organizations, county pride and unity)
5% Leadership training and governance
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▪▪ Over 54 major events in Clermont
County in 2014 draw both residents
and visitors
▪▪ The 21st Salute to Leaders Awards
Banquet honored more than 31
community members; attendance
at the Banquet was over 575
▪▪ Clermont County has 425 LEAD
Clermont graduates that have
completed high quality leadership
and team building training
What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 11 Clermont County residents have easy
access to information about activities,
events, services, and places in the county
and this information is shared with
residents of surrounding communities.
ACTION 11a Establish a team of experts as a governing board to create a
comprehensive communication plan and financial strategy.
ACTION 11b Develop a comprehensive communication strategy that
includes web, mobile, social media, and traditional channels.
ACTION 11c Establish a governing board to oversee implementation of
the plan on an ongoing basis. The board will hire/select
appropriate staff for day-to-day operations.
ACTION 11d Launch communications outreach effort, including marketing
plan.
Potential Partners
Clermont County Park District
Boy Scouts
Clermont County Public Library
Girl Scouts
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Cincinnati Nature Center (Center for
Conservation and Leadership)
Local government agencies
Clermont County Educational
Service Center
Clermont County Township
association
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
OSU Extension –Clermont County
Clermont County Mayor’s
Association
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This goal
encompasses
parts of many
other goals, and
implementation
should involve
regular
communication
and collaboration
among all teams.
Clermont
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GOAL 12 Clermont County will have a defined
recognizable brand.
A “brand” is a reputation and a promise. It is the totality of experience.
“Brands appeal to the need, anxiety, aspiration.” – Anne Kingston
ACTION 12a Collect and evaluate Clermont’s current “reputation,”
compare to “vision” and identify gaps.
ACTION 12b Develop an umbrella or guiding brand statement and
strategy, and supporting tactical items such as logo, tag line,
and collateral formats.
ACTION 12c Develop and deploy internal and external Clermont County
message and channels.
ACTION 12d Outline a financial strategy to support the plan.
ACTION 12e Conduct annual review.
Potential Partners
Local branding/marketing firms/
individuals
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and associated projects
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Collaboration
with the Economic
Opportunity
implementation
team is important
for this Goal.
GOAL 13 Volunteerism increases connections and
strengthens the County.
ACTION 13a Determine platform that will be used as a central hub for
those with volunteer opportunities and those looking to
volunteer (such as VolunteerMatch.com). This will be linked
to the communication platform/website.
ACTION 13b Establish operating plan for governance and long-term
financial sustainability plan.
ACTION 13c Launch volunteer platform.
Potential Partners
Agencies and organizations that use
the assistance of volunteers
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Businesses who are currently doing
active volunteer work in the
County
Other non-profit entities such
as schools, hospitals, youth
organizations, service agencies,
fine arts programs, churches, etc.
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Clermont County
residents place a
high value on their
ability to come
together and help
each other when
the need arises.
GOAL 14 Clermont County has an increased level of
leadership effectiveness.
ACTION 14a Assess current leadership in Clermont County and
benchmark to best practices.
ACTION 14b Train and develop leaders through LEAD Clermont, LOOK
to Clermont, United Way BOLD board training, and other
similar leadership development programs.
ACTION 14c Deploy leaders to lead critical Clermont projects through the
LEAD Clermont Alumni Association (LCAA) that no one else
can or will do.
ACTION 14d Annually assess outcomes and impacts, and make
appropriate improvements.
ACTION 14e Outline a financial strategy to support the plan.
Potential Partners
LEAD Clermont
LOOK to Clermont
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
LEAD Clermont Alumni Association
(LCAA)
LEAD Clermont Seniors
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LEAD Clermont Teachers
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This Goal calls
for leadership
development
for all types of
leaders, from
elected officials,
to professional
leadership, to
youth leadership.
A
B C
LIFELONG LEARNING
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Lifelong Learning within
Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
▪▪ 12.1% of Clermont residents 25 or
older have no high school diploma,
slightly higher than the regional
percentage of 11.6% (2012)
23%
Local school districts (education, facilities, funding and management)
16%
College and career readiness
▪▪ 79% of children are prepared for
kindergarten, the same rate as
southwest Ohio (2010/11)
▪▪ 33% of Clermont residents 25 or
older have at least an Associate’s
Degree, compared to 37% in the
region overall (2012)
14% Pre-K, Head Start and early literacy
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14%
Lifelong learning
14%
Job/vocational training
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
A
B C
What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 15 Clermont residents and stakeholders
understand the importance of, and invest
in, the social and economic value of
learning.
The Clermont County Agenda for the Future views education and learning as
a lifelong activity across the lifespan and not as limited only to compulsory
formal educational settings.
ACTION 15a Create an educational services road map by curating a
comprehensive list of lifelong learning providers available
to Clermont County residents across one’s lifespan. All
Clermont residents could locate themselves on the road map
and find available resources and information from lifelong
learning providers.
Potential Partners
All learning providers, parents,
families, and individuals
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
A
B C
GOAL 16 Every child enters kindergarten prepared
for success in school.
ACTION 16a Improve the quality of existing daycare centers and increase
the quantity of quality daycare centers.
ACTION 16b Establish partnerships with the business community to
support improvements in the quality of early learning
experiences offered to young children in our community.
ACTION 16c Develop a communication/outreach plan.
ACTION 16d Improve outreach efforts for young children staying at home.
ACTION 16e Support the implementation of best practices, such as the
Ready School Initiative and Born Learning Academy, in
Clermont County schools.
Potential Partners
Elementary schools
Churches
Parents
Senior organizations
Preschool providers
STRIVE
Step Up to Quality
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
4C
Help Me Grow
Head Start
Success By 6
Child Focus
Healthcare providers/pediatricians
OSU Extension – Clermont County
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
program
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
UC Clermont
Clermont County Public Library
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Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
A
B C
GOAL 17 Every child in Clermont County has equal
access to learning that helps them succeed
in school and life.
Goal #17 was the
highest-priority
Lifelong Learning
goal among
workshop and
online survey
participants
ACTION 17a Collect data about essential elements of life and work skills
programs that Clermont school districts currently offer
students within their curriculum and/or they make available
through other community resources (see Public Schools
Map, page 45).
ACTION 17b Inventory student development programs across school
districts to identify which programs are similar, and which
schools may have gaps in programs.
ACTION 17c Gather information about student development initiatives
that have been done in the past, are in use now, or are
planned in the near future. One example is the Clermont
Chamber of Commerce Foundation Work Readiness
Initiative which connects students and businesses to give
students first-hand experience working with successful local
businesses.
ACTION 17d Gather information about what school districts are doing
regarding shared services or resources that benefit the
mission of educating students while containing the costs of
operating school districts.
ACTION 17e Gather information regarding the current priority goals
Clermont school districts have established for students in
their respective districts. (i.e. graduation rates, test scores,
post-secondary learning, etc.)
ACTION 17f Review the United Way regional collective Education Bold
Goals to assess how the Lifelong Learning of the Clermont
Agenda for the Future aligns.
Potential Partners
Chambers of Commerce (business
members)
Clermont Educational Service Center
UC Clermont
Human Resources Roundtable
School District Boards of Education
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School district administrators
(continued on next page)
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
A
B C
Career Centers (Grant Vocational,
Great Oaks, etc.)
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Partners for a Competitive
Workforce
Informal Learning Centers (park
districts, historical societies, etc.)
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STRIVE
Work Readiness Initiative (Clermont
Chamber)
OSU Extension – Clermont County
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Nature Center
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
A
B C
GOAL 18 Every adult in Clermont County
continuously develops skills, knowledge,
and experiences to achieve personal,
professional, and community goals.
ACTION 18a Benchmark existing educational opportunities and programs
in Clermont County and surrounding areas.
ACTION 18b Inventory existing and potential facilities that offer, or could
provide and/or house future educational programs.
ACTION 18c Identify gaps in educational opportunities.
ACTION 18d Assess why people do not participate in learning
opportunities and consider appropriate action.
ACTION 18e Analyze data on current levels of educational attainment in
the county by community.
ACTION 18f Form a network of decentralized community learning centers
to include schools, libraries, community centers, and on-line
learning sites.
ACTION 18g Develop tool to benchmark measurable progress towards
goals for annual review.
Potential Partners
UC Clermont
On-line Providers
Clermont Senior Services
For-profit Companies (TQL, Multi
Color, etc.)
Clermont County Public Library
Human Resources Roundtable
Literacy Council of Clermont and
Brown Counties
Career Centers (Grant Vocational,
Great Oaks, etc.)
Informal Learning Centers (park
districts, historical societies, etc.)
Clermont Educational Service Center
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
OSU Extension – Clermont County
Post-secondary Education
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Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
A
B C
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Health and Wellness
within Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
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22%
Substance abuse prevention and enforcement
20%
Police, Fire, EMS services
15%
Health care facilities and access
10%
Mental health care
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
▪▪ Drug poisoning hospitalizations
occurred at a rate of 44 per 100,000
in Clermont County, double the
rate in the state (2010)
▪▪ Clermont County residents
reported 4 poor mental health days
per month, or about one a week,
higher than the national average
(2013)
▪▪ Clermont County’s population is
aging; the median age increased
from 35 to 39 between 2000 and
2010, and there are now 23,741
residents 65 or older (2012)
What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 19 Clermont County will be a drug free
community.
An Opiate Task Force has been formed to combat illegal drug use in
Clermont County. The multi-pronged approach includes reducing supply,
increasing advocacy, increasing treatment, preventing use, and reducing
harm. The Clermont Agenda for the Future Health and Wellness Work Team
supports the work of the Opiate Task Force.
ACTION 19a Support the findings and recommendations of the Opiate
Task Force.
Potential Partners
Clermont Mental Health and
Recovery Board
Opiate Task Force
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Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
Goal #19 was the
overall highestpriority goal
among public
workshop and
online survey
participants.
GOAL 20 The community will be more aware and
supportive of mental health services
as integral to the quality of life of all
citizens in helping them live quality
lives and achieve maximum health and
independence.
ACTION 20a Support the Mental Health and Recovery Board to improve
mental health through education, prevention, and
integration of mental and physical health services.
ACTION 20b Support the activities identified in the Clermont County
Community Health Improvement Plan.
Potential Partners
Clermont Mental Health and
Recovery Board
Clermont County Suicide Prevention
Coalition
Mercy Health Partners
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Clermont County Schools
Clermont County Public Health
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
University of Cincinnati, East and
Clermont campuses
Recovery Board
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OSU Extension – Clermont County
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
It is important to
refer to the Health
Improvement
Plan for more
information about
the current mental
health needs of
Clermont County
residents (www.
clermonthealthdistrict.
org)
GOAL 21 Clermont health (mental and physical)
and wellness outcomes are bolstered
and the community will report having
excellent or very good health through
expanded partnerships and collaborations.
Clermont County is currently developing a Community Health Improvement
Plan. The plan will guide health system partners over the next five years to
work on the top priority issues in the County. The top priority issues include
Obesity/Physical Activity/Nutrition, Drug Addiction, Tobacco Use, and Mental Health. The following Action Steps support the implementation of the
Community Health Improvement Plan strategies.
ACTION 21a Identify and engage potential partners and collaborators
around a key issue.
ACTION 21b Create an inventory of available health, wellness, and
supportive services (see Health and Emergency Facilities
Map, page 50).
ACTION 21c Map the location of health, wellness, and supportive
services.
ACTION 21d Identify gaps in access to health, wellness, and supportive
services.
ACTION 21e Determine ways/means necessary to assure accessibility to
health, wellness, and supportive services.
Potential Partners
Clermont CAN members (Clermont
County General Health District
Coalition for Activity and
Nutrition)
Clermont County Safety Net Alliance
members
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati
(Eastern Area)
Mercy Health Partners
The Ridge
Private sector health care businesses
Clermont County Agenda for the Future Report
Health
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Health and
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CLERMONT CO. GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
CLERMONT CO. GENERAL- NURSING/WIC
CLERMONT PEDIATRIC CENTER
HEALTH SOURCE OF OHIO - BATAVIA
HEALTH SOURCE OF OHIO - GOSHEN
HEALTH SOURCE OF OHIO - ADMINISTRATIVE
HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO - NEW RICHMOND
HEARING, SPEECH & DEAF CENTER
LIFEPOINT SOLUTIONS - AMELIA
LIFEPOINT SOLUTIONS - MILFORD
MERCY HEALTH - CLERMONT HOSPITAL
NORTHLAND TREATMENT CENTER
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
PREGNANCY CENTER OF CLERMONT CO.
CLERMONT RECOVERY CENTER
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Data Sources: Clermont County GIS; US Census Bureau; CBI
Created 8/2014. Locations are for estimating purposes only. CBI is not responsible for the accuracy of locations shown.
HOUSING
RECOMMENDATIONS
What we heard:
What we know:
Priority Workshop attendees voted for their
top three priority topics within each theme
at the April 26, 2014 workshop. An online
survey was conducted to gain additional
community feedback in late April/early
May. A total of 317 community members
completed the survey to rank their top
three priority topics.
Following are a few facts that highlight the
current condition of Housing within Clermont County:
The percentage next to each topic indicates
the percent of responses that had that topic
as a top priority (workshop and survey).
17% Property maintenance/
enforcement
16%
Mix of housing types (single-
family homes, apartments, condos, assisted living)
13% Housing for young adults and professionals
11%
Advocacy and planning
10% Quality affordable rental housing
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▪▪ Clermont County’s population grew
by 10.9% between 2000 and 2010,
and is expected to grow by another
14.2% by the year 2020
▪▪ Clermont County is losing rural
population more quickly than the
state – the County lost 12% of its
rural population between 2000
and 2010 while the state only lost
1% (the land classified as “rural” is
changing to urban/suburban)
▪▪ There are 6 separate sewer service
and 11 water service providers in
Clermont County
What should we do?
Based on Clermont Agenda for the Future public feedback and existing conditions, the Work Team developed the following recommendations:
GOAL 22 Clermont County understands future
population growth demands and existing
and future capacity of land and buildings.
ACTION 22a Identify and inventory land areas suitable for residential
development, as well as existing structures suitable for
rehabilitation, based on demand and opportunity (including
zoning, topography, basic sewer/water/utilities, travel times
and proximity to amenities).
ACTION 22b Analyze population growth trends to project the quantity
and types of housing units that will be needed over the next
5-20 years.
Potential Partners
Sewer Departments (local and
County)
Local Real Estate Association
Office of Clermont Geographic
Information Systems
Clermont County Commissioners
Zoning officers (Township
Association, Mayors Association)
Realtors (for market and housing
trends)
OKI (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional
Council of Governments - for
projections, traffic, other data)
Chambers of Commerce
Local Homebuilders Association
Lenders
Clermont Metropolitan Housing
Authority
Clermont County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
Clermont County Community
Services
Students of local colleges and
universities (UC Clermont, Xavier,
etc.
Developers/Homebuilders
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Steady projected
population growth
over the next
25 years, along
with residents’
emphasis on
balance between
development and
land preservation,
make it especially
important to
understand existing
capacity.
GOAL 23 Housing in Clermont County can meet
growth demands in all population
segments.
ACTION 23a Promote to government officials, planners and
administrators the modification of community land use
plans and zoning codes for residential housing to align with
projected demand and sewer/water/utility capacities.
ACTION 23b Develop a marketing plan to educate homebuilders
and buyers about the importance of providing housing
opportunities that meet the needs of all of our citizens.
ACTION 23c Design and construct sewers if necessary to address capacity
and demand (see County Sewer and Septic Map, page 54).
Potential Partners
Local business leaders
Local elected officials
Community leaders (Rotary Alliance
and other groups)
OKI (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional
Council of Governments)
Landowners
Clermont County Commissioners
Sewer Departments (local and
County)
Clermont Metropolitan Housing
Authority
Zoning officers (Township
Association, Mayors Association)
Clermont County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
Realtors and Local Real Estate
Association (for market and
housing trends)
Clermont County Community
Services
Developers/Homebuilders
Affordable Housing Coalition
Clermont Homebuilders Association
Chambers of Commerce
Lenders
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County Sewer and Septic Map
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IMPLEMENTATION
The planning process that took place in 2014 is only the first step in Clermont County’s
Agenda for the Future. In 2015 and beyond, leaders, partners and volunteers will be begin
to implement the goals and actions steps outlined in this report. The Clermont Chamber
of Commerce Foundation will convene quarterly steering committee meetings, as well as
an annual public presentation and evaluation of progress.
The 7 Work Teams will continue as implementation teams. These teams and their
volunteer leadership will serve as Agenda ambassadors and catalysts for implementing
action, and are tasked with the following:
• Confirm and recruit members of Work Teams
• Develop work plans for implementation of goals and action steps
• Convene, Collaborate, Connect with other Work Teams, partners, volunteers and
the public
• Hold regular team meetings
TIMELINE
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January
2015
Launch Implementation
phase of Clermont Agenda
for the Future
Winter-Spring
2015
Form Implementation teams
and begin work
Summer-Fall
2015
Engage partners to pursue
Goals and Action Steps
January
2016
and beyond
Reconvene, evaluate progress
and continue
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answered question
skipped question
TOTAL
Economic Opportunity - GOAL 1: Competitive sites for new and expanding firms
Economic Opportunity - GOAL 2: Customized employee training and recruitment
Economic Opportunity - GOAL 3: Marketing and branding strategy
Transportation - GOAL 4: Maintain transportation for residents and economic development
Transportation - GOAL 5: Public transportation connects community centers
Transportation - GOAL 6: Connections between community centers and other important destinations
Transportation - GOAL 7: Bikeways and sidewalks
Parks, Nature, Recreation - GOAL 8: Parks as assets for residents and Greater Cincinnati
Parks, Nature, Recreation - GOAL 9: Preserved and protected natural areas
Parks, Nature, Recreation - GOAL 10: Recreational activities enhance quality of life
Community - GOAL 11: Easy access to information about activities, events, services, and places
Community - GOAL 12: Defined recognizable brand
Community - GOAL 13: Volunteerism
Community - GOAL 14: Leadership effectiveness
Lifelong Learning - GOAL 15: Understanding of social and economic value of learning ("Blue line")
Lifelong Learning - GOAL 16: All children prepared for kindergarten
Lifelong Learning - GOAL 17: Learning that helps children succeed in school and life
Lifelong Learning - GOAL 18: Adults achieve personal, professional, and community goals
Health and Wellness - GOAL 19: Drug free community
Health and Wellness - GOAL 20: Mental health services seen as integral to quality of life
Health and Wellness - GOAL 21: Expanded partnerships to support health and wellness
Housing - GOAL 22: Future population growth and County capacity are studied and analyzed
Housing - GOAL 23: Housing meets growth demands (through land-use and education)
Answer Options
44.0%
9.7%
13.7%
34.1%
15.6%
15.8%
47.2%
43.6%
37.5%
36.8%
32.8%
5.3%
12.0%
17.5%
8.4%
18.5%
48.2%
17.1%
58.5%
25.5%
22.1%
24.4%
16.2%
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209
46
65
162
74
75
224
207
178
175
156
25
57
83
40
88
229
81
278
121
105
116
77
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Response Response
Percent
Count
Choose up to 7 Goals that are most important to you. If you choose fewer than 7, those will have a higher
importance.
257.1
49.7
74.2
185.8
88.7
85.5
258.6
237.9
226.6
199.4
172.9
25.7
63.0
93.2
43.5
101.0
267.7
90.9
327.1
134.2
114.9
139.0
88.4
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Count
%
7.7%
1.5%
2.2%
5.6%
2.7%
2.6%
7.8%
7.2%
6.8%
6.0%
5.2%
0.8%
1.9%
2.8%
1.3%
3.0%
8.1%
2.7%
9.8%
4.0%
3.5%
4.2%
2.7%
WEIGHTED
Survey
Response
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13
22
21
21
12
22
29
14
5
20
17
9
8
9
17
14
25
24
13
15
15
10
385
Count
7.8%
3.4%
5.7%
5.5%
5.5%
3.1%
5.7%
7.5%
3.6%
1.3%
5.2%
4.4%
2.3%
2.1%
2.3%
4.4%
3.6%
6.5%
6.2%
3.4%
3.9%
3.9%
2.6%
%
Public
Presentation
"Dot Exercise"
This table shows how the public prioritized the 23 Goals that Work Teams formulated. Public input was
received at the August 27, 2014 presentation at Glen Este High School Performing Arts Center, as well as
an online survey that was open for several weeks following the public presentation.
287
63
96
207
110
97
281
267
241
204
193
43
72
101
53
118
282
116
351
147
130
154
98
3710
Count
7.7%
1.7%
2.6%
5.6%
3.0%
2.6%
7.6%
7.2%
6.5%
5.5%
5.2%
1.2%
1.9%
2.7%
1.4%
3.2%
7.6%
3.1%
9.5%
4.0%
3.5%
4.2%
2.7%
2
21
19
7
15
18
4
5
6
8
9
23
20
16
22
13
3
14
1
11
12
10
17
% Rank
TOTAL
2
1
6
4
3
7
695 18.7%
712 19.2%
409 11.0%
568 15.3%
628 16.9%
6.8%
252
5
% Rank
446 12.0%
Count
TOTAL (Themes)
Table 1
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GOAL 10
GOAL 11
GOAL 12
GOAL 13
GOAL 14
GOAL 15
GOAL 16
GOAL 17
GOAL 18
GOAL 19
GOAL 20
GOAL 21
GOAL 22
GOAL 23
GOAL 10
GOAL 11
GOAL 12
GOAL 13
GOAL 14
GOAL 15
GOAL 16
GOAL 17
GOAL 18
GOAL 19
GOAL 20
GOAL 21
GOAL 22
GOAL 23
GOAL 5
GOAL 4
GOAL 3
GOAL 9
0.0%
GOAL 9
2.0%
GOAL 8
4.0%
GOAL 8
6.0%
GOAL 7
8.0%
GOAL 7
10.0%
GOAL 6
Combined Response
GOAL 6
GOAL 5
GOAL 4
1c
GOAL 3
1b
GOAL 2
GOAL 1
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GOAL 23
GOAL 22
GOAL 21
GOAL 20
GOAL 19
GOAL 18
GOAL 17
GOAL 16
GOAL 15
GOAL 14
GOAL 13
GOAL 12
GOAL 11
GOAL 10
GOAL 9
GOAL 8
GOAL 7
GOAL 6
GOAL 5
GOAL 4
GOAL 3
GOAL 2
GOAL 1
1a
GOAL 2
GOAL 1
Chart 1
These charts visualizes the data from Table 1 on the previous page.
Online Survey Response (Weighted Percent)
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
Public Presentation Dot Exercise Response (Percent)
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%