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Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision
It is the intent of the Citizens Visioning Task Force that the underlined words will have the following definitions (Click the links below to show/hide these definitions). Words not defied below shall use their common dictionary defined meanings Find out more about the work of the Citizens Visioning Task Force on the Consensus Commentaries.
The City of Lynnwood will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and an accountable government.
- REGIONAL MODEL means in comparison to the cities and communities of the Puget Sound area, Lynnwood will set a standard of excellence by which other communities compare themselves. In establishing ourselves as a model, Lynnwood will create and use a system for evaluating progress in achieving our vision.
- SUSTAINABLE means using the decision-making processes that promotes and reflects outcomes that are self-renewing and reinforces a strong business base that is compatible with a self-sufficient, ecologically balanced community.
- VIBRANT means a quality of life that is inspiring, exciting and accepting of individual thoughts, ideas, cultures and the arts.
- ENGAGED CITIZENS means those people who live and work in Lynnwood who actively participate in our community by listening, asking questions of their government, volunteering their time and otherwise acting to improve the community. We further believe that having engaged citizens is a sign of a healthy city.
- ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT means that elected officials and all city employees are informed of, and responsive to the people they serve. And, that they manage the city on behalf of all citizens.
Our vision is…
- To be a welcoming city that builds a healthy and sustainable environment.
- WELCOMING means an environment where all aspects of the community including citizens, businesses as well as public and private facilities radiate a sense of community. To have a reputation as a friendly and hospitable place to live, work, and play.
- HEALTHY means encouraging citizens to connect with each other and promoting an active lifestyle. Establishing and enforcing policies that promote clean air, clean water, and public safety as well as caring for the condition of our neighborhoods.
- To encourage a broad business base in sector, size and related employment, and promote high quality development.
- BROAD BUSINESS BASE means a set of businesses of diverse size and type including retail, light industry, office, services and entertainment.
- HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENT means public and private development that is aesthetically pleasing, has a positive influence on the immediate surroundings, promotes sustainable construction practices, and prohibits all forms of pollution and negative impacts.
- To invest in preserving and expanding parks, recreation, and community programs.
- To be a cohesive community that respects all citizens.
- ALL CITIZENS means all persons who live, work or play in the City of Lynnwood.
- To invest in efficient, integrated, local and regional transportation systems.
- LOCAL means Lynnwood will promote an intra-city transportation system with excellent connectivity through the use of all readily available transportation choices.
- To ensure a safe environment through rigorous criminal and property law enforcement.
- SAFE means Lynnwood will be a place that provides security to all persons and their property throughout the city.
- RIGOROUS means active, judicious, effective law enforcement. Laws should be enforced through assertive actions while being mindful of citizens’ rights.
- To be a city that is responsive to the wants and needs of our citizens.
- RESPONSIVE means city government will elicit public input and participation and will act in accordance to the needs and desires of the community by identifying issues and actively providing solutions.
- WANTS & NEEDS means meeting necessities and enhancing the quality of life.
Next Steps?
In September 2009 Phase 3 begins, Ongoing Oversight and Outreach. The Task Force will develop recommendations for ensuring that the Vision guides decision-making and budget making within Lynnwood city government, that progress is measured, that the Vision itself is periodically reviewed and refreshed and that two-way communication about the Vision continues to occur within all communities of interest. It is also the Task Force’s duty to recommend how Lynnwood’s citizens will remain an active part of the city’s Visioning process.
Questions or Comments?Call: 425.670.5023
Email: jmoore@ci.lynnwood.wa.us
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