Organizational Stewardship addresses the key infrastructure and foundational processes in the organization that serve as a framework for success, ensuring the organization has the resources and approaches in place to support strategic and operational focus. This goal area ensures the integration of organizational efforts and critical factors for short-term success and long-term sustainability.

Innovative Housing & Economic Development (IHED) aims to advance the city’s housing and economic landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that bridge the affordability gap and support a multigenerational community. This goal area strives to propel economic progress by encouraging regional collaboration, entrepreneurship, and business growth, underpinned by city-supported initiatives. It also aims to enhance Durango’s unique charm and economic competitiveness by promoting community involvement, strategic infrastructure development, and robust public-private collaborations.

Safety & Quality of Life (SQL) focuses on fostering a safe and vibrant community by ensuring the continuous enhancement of police, emergency response, and code enforcement services. This goal area emphasizes the importance of sustainable cultural, artistic, literary, and recreational programs that meet diverse community needs, and the ongoing stewardship of parks, trails, and natural lands to enhance the community’s quality of life.

Reliable Infrastructure & Community Connectivity (RICC) focuses on establishing a resilient and efficient infrastructure network that supports safe and accessible transportation, innovative utility management, and reliable IT systems. This goal area is committed to enhancing the city’s transportation infrastructure, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, maintaining the regional airport as a key aviation hub, and improving existing infrastructure.

Engaged & Informed Community (EIC) is dedicated to creating a vibrant civic culture by championing systematic approaches to community engagement, education, and outreach. EIC is focused on cultivating effective communication channels that offer open and accessible information, thereby empowering residents to be actively involved in community affairs and contributing to well-connected and informed citizens.

Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) is dedicated to enhancing the skills, capabilities, and satisfaction of Durango’s employees. By investing in comprehensive training programs and career development opportunities, SWD aims to build a resilient and adaptable workforce. This goal area underpins the strategic deployment of human resources, ensuring alignment with the city’s long-term objectives and immediate operational needs, thereby strengthening the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.