Resilience Action Plan
Ajo, AZ
The purpose of the Ajo Resilience Action Plan is to identify and address risks that are or will negatively impact residents and businesses in Ajo. The risks were identified based on interviews with community members, previous plans and studies, and primary and secondary data. The risks were scored and prioritized by a committee of individuals identified as knowledge experts in at least one risk area and who volunteered to support implementation of the action plan strategies. The risks identified and discussed in this report relate to the economy, workforce, and quality of life.
The plan also outlines strategic actions to mitigate these risks and enhance overall community resilience, defined as the ability of the community to prevent and recover from shocks to the community that can harm its economy, people, businesses, and general quality of life. Each strategy includes specific actions and resources for project leads and partners to utilize to create a resilient future for Ajo.
Addressed Risks:
- Amenity Access
- Workforce Reliability
- Tourism Dependence
- Career Pathways
- Port of Entry Dependence
- Healthcare Access
- Infrastructure Resilience
- Information Asymmetry
A Selected Few Recommended Strategies:
Amenity Enhancement
Develop varied community amenities and determine the quality of life and tourist impact. Further invest in those that have community interest and support.
Workforce Development Pathways
Increase alignment between educational institutions, local businesses, and workforce partners by defining career pathways and outcomes.
Destination Development
Make Ajo a destination unto itself to capture overnight visitors rather than drive-through visitors.