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.

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CEDS Goal #	Goal

BRADD PF.1	Expand and improve the quality, quantity and variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, with emphasis on areas and population segments where these are most lacking.
BRADD PF.2	Expand and improve the quality, quantity and variety of public facilities and services throughout the BRADD Region, focusing on areas and population segments where these are most lacking.
BRADD PF.3	Ensure that all BRADD residents have equitable access to services regardless of any social, cultural, or geographic barriers.
BRADD PF.4	Provide long-term services and supports that enable older BRADD residents and persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers, to fully engage and participate in their communities.
BRADD PF.5	Protect each jurisdiction’s most vulnerable buildings and critical facilities through implementation of cost-effective and technically feasible mitigation projects.

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County Goal #	Goal

Allen PF.1	Develop and maintain existing parks/ recreational facilities throghout the county to provide an increased quality of life for citizens of Scottsville and Allen County.
Allen PF.2	Support and encourage the development of educational and social-emotional public facilities and services.
Allen PF.3	Protect each jurisdiction's most vulnerable populations, buildings, and critical facilities through the implementation of cost-effective and technically feasible mitigation projects.
Barren PF.1	Protect and reduce the vulnerability of each jurisdiction's most vulnerable populations, buildings, and crtitical facilities through the implementation of cost-effective and technically feasible mitigation projects.
Barren PF.2	Establish, maintain, and improve recreational opportunities.

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County Action #	Action	Status

Allen PF.1.1	By January of 2029, install handicapped and elderly accessible biking and running/walking trails. (Also Supports T.2)
Allen PF.1.2	By January of 2026, conduct a feasibility study to convert former railroads to walking/biking trails, including possible tie-in locations and possibly extending out to Dugas Park. (Also Supports T.2)	In progress
Allen PF.1.3	By July of 2025, create a county-wide parks and recreation committee to determine how to best diversify amenities to meet community needs (for example, the development of a dog park and skate park).
Allen PF.1.4	By December of 2027, seek out funding to complete phase two of the Allen County Recreational Park.
Allen PF.2.1	By January of 2026, develop a plan with the local school system and other institutions of higher education to determine local needs and integrate hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness curriculum.

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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.

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percent of regional population that is food insecure

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Estimate of Households considered limited English speaking

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Citizens Age 25yrs+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

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.

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.

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.

Additional Resources

For more ideas, tools, and and example projects check out the links below.

USDA and HHS

Joint Child Care Facilities Resource Guide

A Guide to Strengthen and Expand Child Care Facilities in Rural Communities

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Playground Equipment/Play Structure Suppliers

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.