The overall goal of the committee is to: "complete and submit a comprehensive plan for island-wide amenities that will enhance the Kiawah brand and assure the brand's quality standards." The outline below is the first work plan.
Establish Baseline:
The committee will create a baseline amenities inventory, a list of the current amenities on Kiawah Island. A draft of this document is currently in progress.
Steps
- Complete baseline amenities inventory
- Categorize amenities
- Investigate other locations similar to Kiawah - what amenities do they have?
- Assign category to committee member(s) for research
- Review existing resources (see below) for input to research
- Complete research for each amenities category
- Include relative importance for residents, non-residents, guests
- Provide estimated costs
- Conduct any additional polling of association members
- Prioritize each amenities category
- Compile final list
Resources
- Member surveys, especially the 2006 KICA survey
- Internet research
- KICA Web site
- Governor.s Club Web site
- KICA e-mail list (at 550 subscribers)
- KICA Instant News Flash (at 3,300 subscribers)
- HOPOA list - use through KICA staff liaison
- Phone calls
- Resort liaison/information from resort
- Paid consultants (if necessary)
- Town of Kiawah Island
- Kiawah Island Club
Final Deliverable
The committee will provide an amenities inventory. Recommended projects will be prioritized and show approximate costs. The inventory will consider current use build-out, to ensure it is adequate to meet the needs of both residents and non-residents and their guests.