School Session Outcomes
Hosted by Henderson County Public Library with Henderson County High School
Date: October 25, 2021
Total Participants
Participant Demographics
Participant Passions
Carry Forward
Leave Behind
Visions
Group 1 Visions
| more equality, less judgment and hate |
| town brighter and happier to attract people back |
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improved transportation for the elderly, young, and less fortunate
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| a second high school |
| creativity |
| unity |
| new school |
| events for town |
| cleaner environment |
| hangouts for teens |
| thriving downtown |
| community events (festival, Friday after 5, etc.) |
| equal secondary education opportunities |
| community clean-ups |
| more small business support |
| more murals, local artwork |
| improving parks & pools |
| welcoming |
| eliminate poverty and drug addiction |
| easier public transportation |
| update amphitheater |
| decorated downtown |
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youth-helping bring joy to old people (singing cards)
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| teens-spend time with family, community service |
| elderly-not staying at home all the time |
| school-kids are happy |
| environment-less trash |
| diversity – everyone loves |
| a safe, diverse, and communicative community |
| community full of color & happiness |
| more community activities |
| involvement with elderly |
| better diversity/inclusion |
| nature is valued |
| family bonding |
Group 2 Visions
| safe & clean environment |
| advanced technology but not replacing all jobs |
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more teen/young adult focused recreational areas
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| more care centers |
| affordable nutrition |
| street lights |
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recreation centers, drive-in movies, art centers, (theatres, museums), video game center, Target in Henderson, dog parks, huge garden, nutrition/care center, church, Target, picture-taking stations, more lights & flowers
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in school : “life” classes, updated sports facilities, more knowledge on preparing for future (ACT prep, how college is, finding jobs)
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| mandating recycling everywhere (e.g. ballparks) |
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recreational activities, more awareness of activities
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| more connectivity with Evansville |
| bigger urban vibes |
| more community involvement and outreach |
| less prejudice & more diversity |
| less ignorance |
| karaoke rooms! |
| Sports fields/parks |
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bridge, park, gardens, suburbs, schools, skate park, mall, library, community areas, care center, local businesses
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| more involvement/unity |
Group 3 Visions
| more programs for the youth & elderly |
| more local & small businesses |
| accessible healthcare |
| more murals & local artwork |
| improvement on parks & homes |
| community clean-ups |
| more entertainment |
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internship opportunities for youth & different race & culture
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| clean & beautiful |
| more displays |
| economic growth |
| emergency poles around city |
| being more informed & inclusive |
| accessible resources |
| field trips |
| transportation |
| fun things to do |
| equitable pay |
| walkable city |
| minimizing Ohio River pollution |
| Audubon Park, green city, colorful |
| safe neighborhoods |
| DIVERSITY |
| accessible healthcare |
| entertainment for teens |
| internship opportunities for teens |
| eliminate poverty and drug addiction |
| historic downtown |
Group 4 Visions
| multiple unique small businesses |
| 18-and-under dance club |
| trees and flowers everywhere |
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public benches that face each other and have activities people can do tighter (checkers, art, poetry)
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| entertainment, food, fun, shopping in Henderson |
| different types of music festivals, not just country |
| more music & art |
| updated bowling alley, skating rink |
| more activities/festivals |
| cleaner river area |
| more small businesses |
| more entertainment |
| less poverty |
| diversity |
| more festivals |
| museum, murals |
| more access for those that need it |
| cleaner river/environment |
| youth council |
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new entertainment (skating, bowling alley, arcade)
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| arcade for downtown |
| scooters for downtown |
| more welcoming |
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more fun activities to brighten up our city–festivals (music, carnivals)
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| small business |
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mental health activities & clubs in school & out of school
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| museums for cultural purposes |
| more clubs |
| cleaner environment |
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more career path classes in school other than nursing and agriculture
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| more recreational areas or places to hang out |
| more community involvement |
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more built up downtown with festivals, music, businesses
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| more restaurants |
Group 5 Visions
| Teen center |
| family events |
| more festivals/spoken word, talent shows |
| racial recognition |
| better streets |
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more interaction with people in positions of power
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| dog park |
| free public transportation |
| Native American museum |
| bridge lights on twin bridges |
| youth council |
| conversion therapy ban |
| LGBTQ+ Pride events |
| solar farm |
| decrease the 6.2 thousand |
| poverty level down |
| more places like Pratt, IN |
| broadband expansion |
| cleaner downtown |
| pool hall/arcade |
| Friday after 5 |
| park activity |
| community involvement |
| spring cleaning |
| amphitheater |
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more student involvement, more than one high school
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| stores that aren’t’ discount stores |
| Chic-Fil-A |
Group 6 Visions
| more entertainment centers, nigh life |
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more people outside, more events to draw people out
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| mall |
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mini golf or teen center, an area for people to play games
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| more festivals like trifest and handy fest |
| a mental health center |
| more community unity |
| a second high school |
| technology improvement |
| downtown involvement |
| normalize diversity |
| less pollution |
| technology improvement |
| second high school |
| entertainment |
| youth involvement |
| educational opportunities |
| outdoor activities |
| regional events |
| second high school |
| normalize diversity |
| regional events |
| SIDEWALKS |
| fundraisers |
| technology improvement |
| mental health facilities |
| downtown involvement |
| normalize diversity |
| less pollution |
| technology improvement |
| second high school |
| more entertainment |
| more local businesses & restaurants |
| youth involvement |
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mini golf, festivals, outdoor activities, mall, hangout areas
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| homeless shelters |
| mental hospitals |
| community involvement |
| regional events |
| sidewalks |
| educational opportunities |
Group 7 Visions
| recycling |
| better downtown, more entertainment, drive-In |
| clean the river |
| drive-in |
| more student opportunities |
| transportation |
| more festivals/events |
| more economic opportunities |
| more medical availability |
| youth center |
| free spaces/venues |
| pollution control |
| Chic-Fil-A |
| recycling |
| Chic-Fil-A |
| more local entertainment |
| clean river |
| more student opportunities |
| youth center |
| better medical availability |
| better economic opportunities |
| festivals & events |
| transportation |
| free space/venues |
| pollution control |
| emergency poles |
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more menstrual products are FREE or more affordable
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| recycling, clean river, pollution control |
| mall |
| more opportunities for students |
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more local entertainment, event space, festivals, events, free spaces/venues, drive in
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| youth center |
| transportation |
| better economic opportunities |
| better medical availability, better hospital |
| another high school |
| clean up the river, trash pick-up |
| energy conservation, pollution control |
| workshops |
| more job opportunities, more economic output |
| more student opportunities |
| better medical availability, better hospital |
| youth center |
| free space–venue/entertainment |
| all day breakfast diner |
Group 8 Visions
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community center for teens, offering places to gather for young adults rather than parking lots, stores, restaurants
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| drive-in theatre |
| educational and job opportunities for youth |
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programs regarding culture for education of youth
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| supporting small and local businesses |
| better internet access for rural activities |
| more welcoming scenery |
| more lighting along transportation routes |
| community coming together |
| FNL |
| volunteer-HCCO, New Hope, W&C Shelter |
| coffee shops/libraries–support small business |
| parks, courtyards |
| growing/building communities |
| more ways to bridge community & schools |
| family attractions |
| halfway houses |
| financial literacy |
| recreational areas |
| more street lights |
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more educational opportunities other than medical and agriculture
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| make home ec classes known in school |
| shared community centers |
| more medical opportunities |
| recycling |
| halfway houses |
| connectivity in the community |
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