Background

Imagine Anderson was created to serve as a vision for Anderson County.

This plan is to serve as a catalyst for improving Anderson County for twenty years beginning in 2006. In 2026, Anderson
County will celebrate its Bicentennial. This plan was developed as part of the foundation for a great
community. Anderson County is taking charge of its own destiny and creating a road map to this
historic celebration. This plan was developed by citizens throughout the county under the guidance of
the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce and its steering committee.

This vision stands ready to support community-building in five goal areas:

• Growth Management
• Education
• Economic Development
• Health & Human Services
• Leisure & Recreation

The vision process gave the citizens of Anderson County a vehicle for their voices to be heard
regarding the shaping of the future of the community and a vehicle to make it happen.
An old proverb says, “A vision without a plan is just a dream.” A plan without a vision is just
drudgery, but a vision with a plan can change the world. Maybe better said by Casey Stengel, “if you
don’t know where you’re going, you might end up someplace else.”

Vision

Imagine Anderson represents what matters most to the people of Anderson County.

• Prosperity with growth that is reasonable not haphazard
• Education as a beacon of health, prosperity and good citizenship
• A diversified economy with employment opportunities in technology, healthcare, commerce, agriculture and tourism
• Health & Human Services to provide for people of all ages
• Plentiful opportunities for recreation, relaxation, arts and culture

The Imagine Anderson Plan represents the hopes and dreams of its residents, and working together
we can ensure a bright future for all of Anderson County!