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It all started with a bicycle ride. Former CSU President Dr. Larry Penley and Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry, enjoying a leisurely ride through downtown, talking about creating better connections between the City and the University.
Within months, this conversation had sparked the creation of UniverCity Connections, a collaboration convened by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, and driven by the City of Fort Collins, Colorado State University, the Downtown Development Authority, and over 100 Fort Collins citizens. UniverCity Connections challenged the community to come together, imagine a great future and make that future a reality.

Milestones:
August & September 2007
Phase I - Planning the Process
  • Identify the key stakeholders and secure their participation
  • Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all participants in the process
  • Identify staff and technical team
  • Articulate the purpose and refine the process
  • Organize a kick-off event to announce the project, introduce the stakeholders, and begin the Planning Phase

October 2007 through April 2008
Phase II - Strategy Development
  • Create a vision of the desired future that captures the values of the entire community
  • Assess the current reality - what is our starting place on the road to the desired future
  • Identify areas where action is needed in order to achieve the vision
  • Develop goals and strategies for each action area
  • Create detailed action plans to achieve the goals
    • Steps to be taken
    • Who is responsible
    • What resources are needed and where they will be found
    • Timeline for implementation
    • Measurable indicator of success
April 2008 and Beyond
Phase III - Implementation
  • Implement the actions
  • Evaluate the impact
  • Adjust if necessary and implement again

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