Goal #1Create a city identity and marketing and communications strategy to improve marketing and public relations efforts.
Goal #2Create an economic development plan for Hampton Road, Beltline Road at Cockrell Hill Road, and general commercial nodes.
Goal #3Update the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Goal #4Develop an economic development policy for the redevelopment of aging inline retail centers.
Goal #5Develop a Grow DeSoto Marketplace construction / transition plan to include more traditional restaurant space and seating areas.
Goal #6Convert Nance Farm into a home for the Arts in DeSoto with an associated studio space.
Goal #7Construct a high-quality aquatic and recreation center consistent with the McCowan Park Master Plan.
Goal #8Create an outreach program by including space for people to sign up for volunteer efforts, such as serving on boards & commissions and other volunteer opportunities at City of DeSoto events.
Goal #9Identify and secure a location in west DeSoto for a future community park.
Goal #10Develop a regional mental health services unit with partner Best Southwest cities.
Goal #11Develop an incentive program for apartment and mobile home complex ownerships that promotes safe practices and good management of their facilities.
Goal #12Identify and beautify public infrastructure in DeSoto.
Goal #13Develop a new tree ordinance to mitigate the clear cutting of trees prior to development.