Crime has high societal costs and significantly detracts from community life. Through the fine arts and varied cultural activities, Silicon Valley people celebrate both their differences and their common human experience. All children and adults are exposed to world-class arts and culture. Youth grow up valuing the arts and diverse culture. The visual arts in particular are increasingly important in the media and software industries.
Creative people are crucial to an economy based on innovation.
Progress Measure for Arts and Culture that Binds Community Community participation in arts activities, analyzed to reflect our region's diversity. Measures the extent that arts and cultural activities are reaching diverse populations. Public and private resources directed to support school arts programs and education in public schools. Measures the level of investment in arts programs. By pursuing these five goals, Silicon Valley will become a more inclusive society in which all people have the chance to take advantage of Silicon Valley's distinct opportunities for living, working, learning and growing.