New Hanover County's 2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan guided the work of the county from July 2012 through June 2017. Safety improved, investments in education and children increased, opportunities for our workforce strengthened, and the quality of life in the county were enriched. View the 2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan Report (PDF) and in the flip book on this page, as well as in the video that highlights some of the county's accomplishments.