The Community Assessment Resource Team Report, undertaken by the Wyoming Rural Development Council, is now available. Over a three-day period from November 3-5, 2009 the Resource Team toured Laramie and spoke with over 170 people across 14 different listening sessions: agriculture, real estate, religious groups, health care, industries/utilities, economic development-retail and business, city/county government, social services and non-profits, school administration, educators, banking and financial, law enforcement and emergency medical services, youth and seniors. In addition, the group received several written responses.
Each participant was asked to respond to three questions designed to begin communication and discussion, and to serve as a basis for developing the action plan. The three questions were:
What do you think are the major problems and challenges in Laramie?
What do you think are the major strengths and assets in Laramie?
What projects would you like to see implemented in 2, 5, 10, or 20 years in Laramie?
Upon completion of the interviews, the team met to compare notes and share comments following two days of intense study. The team then agreed that each team member would carefully analyze the things said, synthesize what they heard with their knowledge of programs and resources, prepare their notes and suggestions, and then forward these items to be combined into WRDC's final report to the City of Laramie.
The oral report was presented to the city officials of Laramie on November 5, 2009, and many citizens who participated were in attendance. Following the oral report, this formal written report is presented to the City of Laramie.
Click here to download a copy of the Laramie Community Assessment.
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