The Greater Eatonville Heritage Area Forum

Background & History

• Northwest Trek and Pioneer Farm• Grant application for planning assistance• Park Service response• Additional stakeholder outreach• Recommendation• Forums need a ‘convener’• First Meeting September 15, 2014• Strategic plan drafted

Draft Strategic Plan

Contents• Introduction• Values• Vision• Mission• Process• Heritage Area Components, Goals and

Actions

Introduction• Collaborative partnership• Respects private property rights• Nurtures a partnership culture• Identifies missing regional planning needs• Forum focus:

 1. Conservation2. Visitor information and support3. Local recreation facilities4. Regional tourism-based economy

Values• Respect• Collaboration• Inclusive perspectives• Stewardship and sustainability• Livability and hospitality• Education and interpretation• Private property rights• Sustainable local economy• Accessibility and diverse transportation

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Vision

The Greater Eatonville Heritage Area is widely known for its history, environment, hospitality, and stewardship. The region’s heritage resources and tourism economy are managed by a seamless partnership among local governments, agencies, business leaders, non-profit organizations and citizen leaders. The partnership fosters deep understanding and appreciation for how various people have utilized the region’s natural resources over time for sustenance, spiritual growth and play. The collaborative management and promotion of the region’s heritage resources creates a sense of place that anchors the lives of residents and enriches the experience of all visitors.

Mission

The mission of the Forum is to nurture a partnership culture through which individual member stakeholders work collaboratively to oversee the development and management of the Greater Eatonville Heritage Area.

Process – Three Basic Steps• Outreach, Information Gathering and Sharing• Assessment, Analysis and Recommendations• Facilitation of Development and

Implementation

Heritage Area Component: Regional Trail System

Goal:

Facilitate the creation, management and ongoing improvement of a regional non-motorized trail system between the Town of Eatonville and key tourist and/or recreation destinations.

Actions:

Formulated from the three basic process steps

Heritage Area Component: Regional Transit System

Goal:

Facilitate the creation, management and ongoing improvement of a regional transit system that serves both resident and recreational tourist needs from the Town of Eatonville to Graham, Puyallup and Tacoma and to key regional tourist and/or recreation destinations.

Actions:

Formulated from the three basic process steps

Heritage Area Component: Visitor Support Facilities

Goal:

Facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive mix of visitor support facilities and infrastructure (gas, food, lodging, entertainment, and services)

Actions:

Formulated from the three basic process steps

Heritage Area Component: Interpretation, Education and Marketing

Goal:

Facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive ‘Interpretation, Education and Marketing Program’

Actions:

Formulated from the three basic process steps

Heritage Area Component: Regional Recreation

Goal:

Facilitate the development of a wide array of regional recreation facilities and opportunities

Actions:

Formulated from the three basic process steps

Thank You!