Neighborhoods

No matter where you live in West Lafayette, you have access to safe neighborhoods, parks and recreation opportunities, and excellent education systems.

We will,

Continue to invest in and improve neighborhoods to increase access to housing
Preserve and revive historic neighborhoods in West Lafayette
Utilize our relationship with Purdue University and Purdue Research Foundation to monitor, evaluate, and partner on housing solutions for the entire community

Education

West Lafayette’s most valuable asset is its well-educated population. From our public K–12 systems to a world-class university, we are rich in knowledge.

To continue this tradition, we must,

Foster lifelong learning, starting with early childhood education programs and facilities
Balance new housing growth and school district growth
Connect educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and the public to grow the lifelong learning ecosystem

Growth

West Lafayette provides a talented workforce and access to globally recognized research. West Lafayette and Purdue University will continue to attract national and international business attention.

Let’s leverage,

Strategic, asset-based growth that benefits the company and the community
A focus on high-paying jobs that provide a stable quality of life
Expanding the small business ecosystem that provides a growing population’s dining, shopping, and entertainment desires

Accessibility of City Services

Provide greater transparency and accessibility to information about the city.

We will,

Improve transparency in government processes and financials
Increase communication staffing, systems, and web presence to make information easy to find and easy to use
Review and update city policies to reflect community values
Improve benefits to attract and retain dedicated employees to public service

Energy & Environment

By consistently exploring ways to reduce our carbon emissions and preserve recreation space, West Lafayette can continue to be a good steward of our financial and environmental resources.

We can learn from,

The Go Greener Commission on best practices and utilize its expertise to guide city policy
Resources and research in the Greater Lafayette Climate Action Plan and the West Lafayette Climate Action Plan
Leveraging experts in water diversion, water treatment, and stormwater practices for clean waterways

We will,

Continue to make capital investments that reduce operational resources such as solar panels on the Wellness Center and switching out streetlights to LED
Continue our 31-year designation as a Tree City USA and strive to obtain the Growth Award

Quality of Place

Maintain a West Lafayette that is safe, welcoming, and amenity rich.

We’ve heard that you want,

To increase and preserve parks and green space
To maintain the charm and character of West Lafayette as we grow
To continue to invest in multimodal transportation systems for commuting and recreation
A safe community where all people feel protected, welcome, and respected