Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 09 19

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Historical Commission Staff Report September 19, 2012 when they invest in Louisville, and where the City is committed to a strong and supportive business climate which fosters a healthy and vibrant local and regional economy for today and for the future. A Connection to the City’s Heritage . . .where the City recognizes, values, and encourages the promotion and preservation of our history and cultural heritage, particularly our mining and agricultural past. Sustainable Practices for the Economy, Community, and the Environment . . . where the City challenges our government, residents, property owners, and our business owners to be innovative with sustainable practices so that the needs of today are met without compromising the needs of future generations. Unique Commercial Areas and Distinctive Neighborhoods . . .where the City is committed to recognizing the diversity of Louisville’s commercial areas and neighborhoods by establishing customized policies and tools to ensure that each maintains its individualcharacter, economic vitality, and livable structure. A Balanced Transportation System . . .where the City desires to make motorists, transit customers, bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities partners in mobility, and where the City intends to create and maintain a multi-modal transportation system to ensure that each user can movein ways that contribute to the economic prosperity, public health, and exceptional quality of life in the City. Families and Individuals . . .where the City accommodates the needs of all individuals in all stages of life through our parks, trails, and roadway design, our City services, and City regulations to ensure they provide an environment which accommodates individual mobility needs, quality of life goals, and housing options. Integrated Open Space and Trail Networks . . .where the City appreciates, manages and preserves the natural environment for community benefit, including its ecological diversity, its outstanding views, clear-cut boundaries, and the interconnected, integrated trail network which makes all parts of the City accessible. Safe Neighborhoods . . .where the City ensures our policies and actions maintain safe, thriving and livable neighborhoods so that residents of all ages experience a strong sense of community and personal security. Ecological Diversity . . .where the City, through its management of parks and open space and its development and landscape regulations, promotes biodiversity by ensuring a healthy and resilient natural environment, robust plant life and diverse habitats. Excellence in Education and Lifelong learning . . .where the City allocates the appropriate resources to our library services and cultural assets and where the City actively participates with our regional partners to foster the region's educational excellence and create a culture of lifelong learningwithin the City and Boulder County. Civic Participation and Volunteerism . . . where the City engages, empowers, and encourages its citizens to think creatively, to volunteer and to participate in community discussions and decisions through open dialogue, respectful discussions, and responsive action. Open, Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Government . . .where the City government is approachable, transparent, and ethical, and our management of fiscal resources is accountable, trustworthy, and prudent. 2