Neighborhood schools and parks provide natural gathering points. Environment Ames has nurtured and grown a system of natural areas and linked city-county parks. The environment is clean and healthy air and water quality are superior. Ames is a national leader in environmentally friendly living. Partnerships Our partnerships are within and without.
Government intentionally involves all groups.
Citizens are sought and supported in for their participation in decision-making. Arts and Culture Ames is known as an arts town. Creative activities and cultures are celebrated and experienced by all ages and types of people, both as audience members and as participants. The community s creative people and organizations regularly work together to share their resources. Aesthetic values are evident community-wide, and a stimulating arts district acts as a gathering place.