Mandan will enhance its image as a "family friendly" destination by developing a unique character and strong quality of place.                  Attractive, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-used neighborhoods are proven draws for "knowledge" workers and visitors and create an environment that can help foster a vibrant and unique community character. As a municipality in the center of a major metropolitan area, Mandan is well positioned to attract residents, businesses, and daytrip and overnight visitors. However, more must be done to improve its "product," or quality of place. This goal area responds to community input participants' desires to create an experience in Downtown Mandan and other districts that Bismarck cannot offer - one that plays to Mandan's strengths and celebrates its heritage.	- 2010 Action Plan - Continue to assist with enhancement and further development of farmers' market. Assist with establishing a temporary outdoor movie theater. Assist with establishing a sledding hill. Continue to gauge interest in an event or expo center. Explore possibilities for adding amenities at Ft. Lincoln State Park. Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Field Project Leadership Bismarck-Mandan students conducted a research project, which identified potential Mandan events, activities and venues, on behalf of the Quality Places & Destinations committee. Click on the link above and those below to read their report. Exhibit 1 Exhibit B PowerPoint Recreation Survey Summary Recreation Survey Full Results
Places and Destinations: Continue the revitalization of Downtown Mandan. Enhance the development potential of the Strip (Memorial Highway) district. Enhance the development, coordination and marketing of recreational amenities. Continue an active focus on development opportunities adjacent to Interstate-94. Assess the development potential of the Missouri Riverfront.
Policies and Programs: Create and maintain planning and regulatory processes that promote the community’s vision through effective development. Ensure that planning focuses on quality of life issues for families and senior citizens.
Special Events: Capitalize on the success of existing Mandan special events by adding at least two major annual events. Continue pursuing the development of a mid-sized Events Center in Mandan.
Sports and Adventure Tourism: Leverage Mandan’s current – and potential – array of indoor and outdoor sports facilities to attract year-round tournaments to the community. Capitalize on and enhance Mandan’s ability to attract adventure tourism visitors.