|
Core Com nity Values
<br />The following Core Com nity Values are the foundation upon which the City of Louisville will m ke decisions and
<br />achieve the Com nity's vision.
<br />W Value...
<br />4111
<br />A Sense of Com nity ... where residents, property owners, business owners, and visitors feel
<br />a connection to Louisville and to each other, and where the City's character, physical form and
<br />accessible governm nt contribute to a citizenry that is actively involved in the decision -m king
<br />process to m et their individual and collective needs.
<br />Our Livable Sm II Town Feel ... where the City's size, scale, and land use m xture and govern -
<br />m nt's high-quality custom r service encourage personal and com rcial interactions.
<br />A Healthy, Vibrant, and Sustainable Econom ... where the City understands and appreciates
<br />the trust our residents, property owners, and business owners place in it when they invest in Lou-
<br />isville, and where the City is com tted to a strong and supportive business clim to which fosters
<br />a healthy and vibrant local and regional econom for today and for the future.
<br />A Connection to the City's Heritage ... where the City recognizes, values, and encourages the
<br />prom tion and preservation of our history and cultural heritage, particularly our m ning and agri-
<br />cultural past.
<br />Sustainable Practices for the Econom , Com nity, and the Environm nt ... where we chal-
<br />lenge our governm nt, residents, property owners, and our business owners to be innovative
<br />with sustainable practices so the needs of today are m t without com rom sing the needs of
<br />future generations.
<br />Unique Com rcial Areas and Distinctive Neighborhoods ... where the City is com tted to rec-
<br />ognizing the diversity of Louisville's com rcial areas and neighborhoods by establishing custom
<br />ized policies and tools to ensure that each m intains its individual character, econom c vitality,
<br />and livable structure.
<br />A Balanced Transportation System ... where the City desires to m ke m torists, transit custom
<br />ers, bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities partners in m bility, and where the City
<br />intends to create and m intain a m Itim dal transportation system to ensure that each user can
<br />m ve in ways that contribute to the econom c prosperity, public health, and exceptional quality of
<br />life in the City.
<br />Fam lies and Individuals ... where the City accom dates the needs of all individuals in all
<br />stages of life through our parks, trails, and roadway design, our City services, and City regulations
<br />to ensure they provide an environm nt which accom dates individual m bility needs, quality of
<br />life goals, and housing options.
<br />The Vision Statem nt and Core Com nity Values
<br />Integrated Open Space and Trail Networks ... where the City appreciates, m nages and pre-
<br />serves the natural environm nt for com nity benefit, including its ecological diversity, its
<br />outstanding views, clear-cut boundaries, and the interconnected, integrated trail network which
<br />m kes all parts of the City accessible.
<br />Safe Neighborhoods ... where the City ensures our policies and actions m intain safe, thriving
<br />and livable neighborhoods so residents of all ages experience a strong sense of com nity and
<br />personal security.
<br />Ecological Diversity ... where the City, through its m nagem nt of parks and open space and its
<br />developm nt and landscape regulations, prom tes biodiversity by ensuring a healthy and resilient
<br />natural environm nt, robust plant life and diverse habitats.
<br />Excellence in Education and Lifelong learning ... where the City allocates the appropriate re-
<br />sources to our library services and cultural assets and where the City actively participates with
<br />our regional partners to foster the region's educational excellence and create a culture of lifelong
<br />learning within the City and Boulder County.
<br />Civic Participation and Volunteerism ... where the City engages, em owers, and encourages its
<br />citizens to think creatively, to volunteer and to participate in com nity discussions and decisions
<br />through open dialogue, respectful discussions, and responsive action.
<br />Open, Effi ient and Fiscally Responsible Governm nt ... where the City governm nt is approach-
<br />able, transparent, and ethical, and our m nagem nt of fiscal resources is accountable, trustwor-
<br />thy, and prudent.
<br />2013 Com rehensive Plan
<br />60
<br />
|