Quality of Life Indicators
Innovation
Innovation. Creative problem solving, coming together around new ways to address community issues. We welcome new ideas and new ways of doing things that contribute to our community in positive ways. Creative people attract knowledge workers and drive economic growth.
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Technology Infrastructure & EngagementSurveying if you have the right technology for your life needs, as well as the knowledge to use that technology, denotes ability to access and use new technology for productivity, advancement, enrichment and innovation. This is a new indicator identified by the community in the 2006 update process. Data measures have been identified but few metrics are currently available.
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Transformative Community InitiativesSurveying what major community transformations have made a positive impact in your life, living and working in the region, suggest new or innovative programs that improve the community and contribute to the long-term viability of the economy, while also removing barriers to greater creativity for responsible citizens building vital communities. This is a new indicator identified by the community in the 2006 update process. Community surveys will be used for data measures.
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Renewable EnergyRenewable energy sources and the amount of renewable energy brought back from utility customers directly impacts the health of our economy and environment, and provides natural resource stewardship for future generations. This is a new indicator identified by the community in the 2006 update process.