Strategy elements and goals are listed below. Those which are recommended for action in the first year of implementation are italicized. (The numberings system below is used throughout the Implementation Guide.) The reader may click on any of the goals to go directly to the beginning of that section's listing of goal-related actions. Note that each action is listed on its own page. To return to the goal level, simply click on the appropriate issue listed in the left-hand margin.

Strategy Element 1: Organize. Organize Teams, Partners, Resources, Information and Management Capacity for Implementation

First Year Goals:
1. Organize the Team, Resources & System
2. Refine Regulatory Framework to Support the Vision
3. Establish a Design Guidelines System to Strengthen Sense of Place
4. Provide an Exceptional Business Retention Program

Longer Term Goals:
5. Target Business Recruitment Strategically
6. Become a Learning Center for Meridian
7. Become a Cultural Center for Meridian

Strategy Element 2: Communicate. Communicate to build understanding, support, teams, partnerships and excitement

First Year Goals:
1. Promote in Right Order: Ready, Aim, Fire
2. Emphasize & Support Teamwork for Success with Implementation
3. Celebrate Heritage & ‘Community'

Longer Term Goals:
4. Emphasize Central Position in Treasure Valley

Strategy Element 3: Build. Build the vision by following a strategic implementation plan

Longer Term Goals:
1. Enhance Access, Circulation, Orientation
2. Refine Gateways, Streetscapes to Support Market & Design
Strategies
3. Strengthen Civic Presence
4. Create a Vibrant, Historic Sense of Place