City of Cheney Visioning Project
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jason Scully and Mr. Brett Lucas
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
5-7-2024 12:20 PM
Location
PAT 306
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract
As part of a 2-quarter class, a visioning project was conducted for the City of Cheney to guide future development to contribute to the long-term sustainability and resiliency of a vibrant and inclusive community. This vision report focuses on proactive measures to enhance the city of Cheney's quality of life, economic growth, sustainability, and well-being by presenting growth trends, conducting surveys, and producing baseline reports based on community feedback and Census data. A preliminary analysis was conducted to understand the overall character and needs of the City of Cheney. Survey questions were subsequently created to collect responses from residents in Cheney. These survey questions were tailored to cover the results gained from the preliminary study. The survey results were used to draft three vision statements for Cheney's future development, emphasizing maintaining its small-town character, enhancing educational ties with Eastern Washington University, and ensuring balanced growth in critical areas like housing, natural spaces, and transportation. These vision statements aim to guide Cheney towards a future that respects its past, responds to present needs, and anticipates future aspirations through strategic planning and community engagement. Another aspect of this visioning was the town-and-gown situation between Cheney and Eastern Washington and other aspirational town-and-gown cities from which Cheney could learn. The results and findings from this project were reported to the City Council of Cheney. Attached below are the names of the students and professors involved in this project. Two professors and ten students worked on this project.
Recommended Citation
Agyei, Christabel A. and Anasazi-Matangi, Jay, "City of Cheney Visioning Project" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 8.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o2_2024/8
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City of Cheney Visioning Project
PAT 306
As part of a 2-quarter class, a visioning project was conducted for the City of Cheney to guide future development to contribute to the long-term sustainability and resiliency of a vibrant and inclusive community. This vision report focuses on proactive measures to enhance the city of Cheney's quality of life, economic growth, sustainability, and well-being by presenting growth trends, conducting surveys, and producing baseline reports based on community feedback and Census data. A preliminary analysis was conducted to understand the overall character and needs of the City of Cheney. Survey questions were subsequently created to collect responses from residents in Cheney. These survey questions were tailored to cover the results gained from the preliminary study. The survey results were used to draft three vision statements for Cheney's future development, emphasizing maintaining its small-town character, enhancing educational ties with Eastern Washington University, and ensuring balanced growth in critical areas like housing, natural spaces, and transportation. These vision statements aim to guide Cheney towards a future that respects its past, responds to present needs, and anticipates future aspirations through strategic planning and community engagement. Another aspect of this visioning was the town-and-gown situation between Cheney and Eastern Washington and other aspirational town-and-gown cities from which Cheney could learn. The results and findings from this project were reported to the City Council of Cheney. Attached below are the names of the students and professors involved in this project. Two professors and ten students worked on this project.
