The action plan may also include estimated financial costs and resources needed for implementation. While some communities may develop one comprehensive action plan, other communities may choose to develop a number of action plans, for instance, plans for historic preservation, pollution prevention and recycling, and the local economy. Each action plan will be part of the larger strategy for the community. Combined, their action items describe a clear direction for moving from vision to implementation. While developing good action plans is important, it is not enough.
Action plans turn visions into reality only through implementation.