It illustrates with words and images what a community hopes to realize through community participation, action planning and implementation. The Vision Statement is the starting point for action. Environmental Integrity that fosters efficient use of resources and protects the quality and diversity of environmental systems upon which the community depends. Sense of Community that encourages inclusive citizen participation, and respect for heritage and culture. Visioning can lead to the desired future of a healthy environment, a strong economy, and a high quality of life.
Community participation is key.
Bringing people together, including business, industry, and education, along with children, planners, civic leaders, environmental groups and community associations, allows the vision to capture the values and interests of a broad constituency. Brainstorming ideas from the entire community results in a synergistic effect which can bring out a myriad of ideas that reflect the values and interests of the community as a whole. Once a vision is created, the community can work towards realizing its goals in an effective and deliberate way.