Public Facilities & Services
Public facilities and services are defined as institutional responses to basic human needs and contribute to the quality of life for both individuals and groups in the community.
Public facilities and services provide convenient and efficient benefits such as schools, homeless shelters, community centers, senior centers, parks/recreational facilities, and daycares/childcare providers among others. This element furnishes policies and criteria for the development of various types of community facilities, their relationship to one another, and their location to serve the needs and desires of the community. Throughout the Regional Community Strategic Planning Process conducted as part of BRADD’s 2022-2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, each of BRADD’s 10 counties set goals and objectives address public facilities and services needs in their communities. Additionally, BRADD has several regional goals targeting public facilities and services. A summary of both the regional goals and county goals and objectives can be found in the tabs to the right.
Public Facilities & Services at a Glance
BRADD tracks regional data points across multiple categories, including public facilities and services. A snapshot of public facilities and services in the region is displayed here.
Local Success
Barren County:
Boys & Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club is more than just an afterschool program during the school year and a daycare during the summer – when kids arrive at the center they have the opportunity to participate in unique micro-clubs and technology forward activities.
Local Success
City of Gamaliel:
City Hall ADA Renovations
In Gamaliel, Kentucky’s city hall, the facilities were outdated and dangerous, but, by using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, the City was able to make much-needed accessibility improvements.
Additional Resources
For more ideas, tools, and and example projects check out the links below.
USDA and HHS
A Guide to Strengthen and Expand Child Care Facilities in Rural Communities
barren river add
BRADD maintains this listing of playground equipment and play structure suppliers. Companies on this list are not ranked or reviewed, and the listing is not a recommendation, but instead is a simple resource for communities looking for suppliers.