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Trends and Community Priorities Based on results from the statistically valid Community Survey , the Greensboro community aspirations generally align with the national program trends outlined above for fitness, education/life skills, environmental education, special events, and outdoor adventure programs. These areas rank in the top ten trends or needs

according to both groups, suggesting strong areas for growth in the future. Greensboro community members also identified needs for more adult and senior programs and more water/swimming programs for all ages. Figure 40 shows a comparison of Greensboro residents’ priorities to national trends; the lines connect alike or similar themes in each.

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES Adult fitness and wellness programs

NATIONAL TRENDS Fitness programs

Figure 41. Trends include indoor programs like team sports and fitness (pictured above at the Sportsplex).

Special events/festivals

Educational programs

Outdoor adventure programs

Mind-body/balance programs

Education/life skills programs

Teen programs

Environmental education programs

Environmental education

Adult art, dance, performing arts

Day camps & summer camps

Senior programs

Special needs programs

Adult swim programs

Adult sports teams

Water fitness programs

Holiday events & special events

Figure 41. Trends include indoor programs like team sports and fitness (pictured above at the Greensboro Aquatic Complex).

Youth learn to swim programs

Individual sports activities

Figure 40. Comparison of community priorities and national trends.