OPTIONS

What is missing from the 1992 Master Plan goals?*

Participants were given the opportunity to provide input on what they think is missing from the 1992 Master Plan goals. Sustainability/resiliency was an important emerging issue that most participants identified, including, for example lowering carbon footprint, encouraging more green infrastructure and renewable energy investments, preserving tree cover/natural systems, and committing to water conservation, water quality, and clean energy practices, as well as waste stream reduction. Most participants generally agreed with the 1992 goals, but felt that they should be updated to reflect recent trends and changes. The following list shows the top five items participants noted as being absent from the 1992 goals.

Sustainability/resiliency
More transportation options and better bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
Greater diversity and equity
Diversity and affordability of housing
Sensible development in the downtown and in residential areas to preserve neighborhood character and prevent overdevelopment (taking into consideration the changing retail landscape)

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