ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 1996 TAG: 9607240048
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-5 EDITION: METRO
The following is a draft of the Roanoke City Council vision statement that is scheduled to be reviewed by council at its Aug.5 meeting. It was written March4 and distributed at a council visioning workshop at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center on July 19. Some minor wording changes are expected before it goes up for formal adoption by council Aug.19.
Roanoke, "The Star City," appreciating its past and planning for a shining future, will provide a superior quality of life through educational, economic and cultural opportunities for all people who live, work and visit here.
Effective government
The City of Roanoke will be a catalyst for shaping and achieving the future of our community. City government will be participatory, responsive and efficient; it will value diverse community involvement, public/private partnerships, and regional cooperation. Citizens will be involved in the establishment of community priorities. Our facilitative government will bring together all available resources to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Economy
Roanoke, with its vibrant downtown, will be a dynamic, diverse regional center of commerce and tourism, competing effectively in the global economy. To enhance economic opportunities, we will promote regional cooperation, nurture growth in existing business, and recruit attractive new business and industry. Roanoke will be a destination for people seeking a unique combination of scenic, cultural and recreational attractions.
Education
Roanoke will be a "learning" community, providing the necessary educational resources and opportunities for all persons to develop to their maximum potentials. Through community involvement and the latest technology, we will provide quality public education. We will strengthen our cooperation with area colleges and universities and expand continuing education to promote an environment of lifelong learning.
Quality of life
Roanoke will be a community where every person and every family is important and respected. We will be a diverse, urban community of stable, safe, caring and friendly neighborhoods. We will protect our natural environment and promote cultural, social, and recreational opportunities that encourage present and future generations to choose Roanoke as their home.
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