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What is an Environmental Scan? <br />2 <br />A best practice in strategic planning is to begin with <br />a scan of the current environment using a broad <br />spectrum of qualitative and quantitative data. The <br />purpose of the scan is to: <br />•Identify potential opportunities, challenges, and trends <br />that can impact the City’s strategic direction and <br />priorities. <br />•Better understand the needs and desires of the City’s <br />stakeholders and residents. <br />•Build a shared understanding of the current state. <br />•Understand the forces and obstacles that can hinder <br />the achievement of goals and objectives. <br />The intent of the environmental scan <br />is to identify key themes and strategic <br />data points that will focus the <br />Council’s discussion and guide the <br />planning process. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: ED255D72-EB5F-464C-83B6-643F4B19812A