Big Sandy Community Input
Economic Development (private business)
- Create job opportunities for young people, year-round, wages higher than minimum wage
- Improve presentation of Main Street area to entice highway traffic
- Improve quality of older housing to attract new residents
- Improve water and sewer infrastructure to attract new businesses
- Keep current businesses on Main Street
Energy
- Encourage cooperation to start up wind projects, solar projects, coal production
- Negotiate transmission lines for wind projects
- Produce biofuels on larger scale
Environment
- Pave roads and sidewalks
- More recycling
Health
- Create walking paths for exercise
- Access fresh fruits and vegetables
- Offer more services and housing to attract resident doctor
Housing
- Improve quality of older housing attract new residents
Recreation & Parks
- Create indoor recreation center for cold weather months
- Indoor rec center for all ages
Transportation
- Pave streets and add sidewalks
- Coordinate with public transit from Havre to Great Falls
- Improved handicapped, railroad parking
Other Ideas
- Create incentives or enforce town codes to persuade residents to clean up lots
- Attract a child care business to start in town
- Fund a municipal swimming pool for kids
- Upgrade sewer and water systems to attract new residents
- Grow vegetables year round; community gardens; farm-to-cafeteria program
- Create more forum for community involvement, share information about available resources and services
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