One Coffeyville

A school district’s need for a renewed strategic plan was the catalyst for the first Community Futures Planning workshop in Kansas. Leaders from across the Coffeyville community came together to discuss their current reality and help envision possible futures.
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Broad Community Representation 

  • One Coffeyville 
  • Coffeyville School District 
  • Coffeyville Community College 
  • City of Coffeyville 
  • Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce 
  • Montgomery County Action Council 
  • Coffeyville Regional Medical Center 

Workshop participants considered the factors affecting Coffeyville, uncovered strengths and challenges that will influence the city’s long-term trajectory, and envisioned what the community could become over the next 15 years. 

Downtown Coffeyville.

Strengths and Considerations

Community members share many of the same visions for the future of Coffeyville. They described a vibrant community where people choose to live, raise families and work. Many envisioned a Coffeyville with strong education and healthcare, modern infrastructure and available housing. 

Coffeyville's strengths reflect the momentum and shared aspirations that surfaced across the community discussions.  

  • Strong community assets and institutions 
  • Commitment to young people, education, and workforce development 
  • Enthusiasm for revitalization and quality of place 
  • Openness to innovation and a future focus 
  • Commitment to young people, education, and workforce development 
  • Desire for community pride and a more positive identity 

Coffeyville’s considerations reflect the challenges and opportunities for growth that surfaced across the discussions. 

  • Population, talent attraction, and retention 
  • Housing, infrastructure, and community appearance 
  • Community mindset, communication, and connection 
  • Economic diversity and community amenities 
  • External forces and long-term adaptability  

Recommendations and action steps were developed during the workshop that can serve as priorities for Coffeyville’s 15-year strategic plan. 

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