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Goal 7 • Culture and Learning

Invest resources in cultural systems and cultural infrastructure that best support our region as a global
destination, a center of learning, and a marketplace of
diverse communities.

Market Measures

Number of Cultural Programs in Broward County
Number of Programs Designed to Preserve and Promote Historical and Heritage Resources
Number of County Services Available to Diverse Communities

Action Performance Measure Baseline Target Date Third Qtr FY 2006   Projected Cost
Objective 1: Demonstrate design excellence by unifying community design plans
and implementing the recommendations in 80% of the County's projects by fiscal year 2010.
Form a committee of key representatives from the various cultural and historical design plan committees, identify key plan components by jurisdiction, and develop a unified community design plan.
                                        
% of Plan Completed 0 100% 2/28/06
30%
Resources Allocated
% of Representatives Participating 0 90% 2/28/06
30%
Identify and promote Broward County waterways as a cultural link to museums, historic sites, festivals, arts and entertainment by creating a comprehensive print and electronic guide to
eco- and cultural tourism.
% of Print Guide Created 0 100% 9/30/06
30%
Resources Allocated
% of Electronic Guide Created 0 100% 9/30/06
30%
Develop a community forum including private industry leaders to present the comprehensive unified design plan. % of Invited Stakeholders Participating 0 50% 12/31/06
10
Resources Allocated
Create cohesive welcome signage at major points of entry including Port, Airport, Convention Center, and waterways that projects a distinctive Broward County image “from sea grass to sawgrass.” % of Major Points of Entry with Distinctive Signs 0 100% 9/30/07
0
Resources Allocated
Objective 2: Increase attendance and expand opportunities for participation in arts and cultural events and activities by 5% each fiscal year.
Implement a comprehensive database of cultural events and activities to be featured on the County's website. % of Database Implemented 0 100% 9/30/06
90%
Resources Allocated
Create a database of ethnic organizations in Broward County. % of Electronic Version of Multicultural Directory Completed 0 100% 9/30/06
40%
Resources Allocated
Conduct feasibility study for a Gospel Hall of Fame in Broward County. % of Study Completed 0 100% 9/30/06
18%
$100,000
Objective 3: Promote historical and heritage resources.
Establish a Hispanic Cultural and Educational Center at the Main Library. % of Design and Renovation Completed 0 100% 9/30/06
20%
Resources Allocated
Create an on-line “historic site of the month” to showcase Broward's heritage and diversity. # of Historic Sites Showcased 0 12 9/30/06
0
Resources Allocated
# of Web Site Visits 0 TBD 9/30/06
0
Resources Allocated
Create dramatic programs and exhibitions that can travel to schools, libraries, parks, etc. # of Programs Developed 0 3 per year Ongoing
0
TBD
Objective 4: Provide strategic leadership to encourage policies friendly to creative industries.
Form a committee of key representatives from various cultural and historical organizations, identify key plan components by jurisdiction, and develop a unified cultural and historic plan. % of Plan Completed 0 100% 2/28/06
15%
Resources Allocated
% of Plan Representatives Participating 0 90% 2/28/06
15%
Create an inventory of successful policies from creative communities which have fostered and adopted industry-friendly policies. % of Inventory Completed 0 100% 9/30/06
15%
Resources Allocated
Develop a plan to enhance diversity of services, programs, and activities. % of Plan Completed 0 100% 9/30/07
15%
Resources Allocated

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This Broward County Commission goal is consistent with the Vision BROWARD Action Strategy. For additional information on this Commission goal, call the Culture and Learning Goal Team at 954-357-6391.