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City of Golden Vision Statement <br />Guiding Principles <br />This section concerns the GV 2030 guiding principles, though only as applied to land use issues <br />specifically. These two structural principles are the foundation upon which the Golden Community <br />intends to act and make decisions: <br />1. Responsive Local Government - Our city government is responsive, approachable, good at <br />listening, welcomes participation and involvement, is fair to all parts of the city and is <br />accountable. Our responsive local government can be characterized by: <br />a. Transparency and government openness. <br />b. Respect for others. <br />c. Fiscal responsibility. <br />d. Fairness and ethical treatment for all. <br />2. Controlled and Directed Change - Our community values require that we direct and manage <br />change, assure the integration of transportation & development, provide affordable housing, <br />and address sustainability. As a community, we expect sustainability that preserves the small <br />town look, feel and character. <br />Core Values <br />• Accessible and Walkable - We value being a community which is walkable, bikeable, and <br />accessible to all. <br />Active Outdoors/ Environment - We value being an active, healthy community that appreciates <br />the outdoors and our connection to the natural environment. <br />• Safe, Clean, Quiet Neighborhoods - We value safe, quiet, clean, well -maintained neighborhoods. <br />• Local Businesses and Downtown - We value supporting our local businesses and keeping a <br />vibrant downtown for future generations. <br />Convenience/ Amenities - We value retaining convenience to services and amenities/and our <br />proximity to Denver and mountains. <br />• History/Education - We value our appreciation of history and the arts/support for quality <br />education. <br />Family and Kid Friendly - We value being a family/kid-friendly/kid-supportive community. <br />• Friendliness / Neighbors - We value maintaining friendliness and connections with neighbors <br />and other residents. <br />• Sense of Community - We value keeping and enhancing our sense of community, pride, our <br />diversity and tolerance, and our community character and community events. <br />• Belonging/ Volunteerism - We value our sense of belonging and involvement in the <br />community/volunteerism. <br />