And that balance is a result of a vision by community leaders more than a decade ago, when the city's Growth Management Plan was adopted by voters in 1986. We're a wonderful community now, but we want to make sure we remain that way in the future. The key is to make sure we balance the different parts of our vision.
Economic development is important, but so is the environment.
Carlsbad has emerged as one of the leading cities in Southern California. Its progressive city government, active Chamber of Commerce, and diverse community share a common vision. Achieving economic prosperity and an enviable quality of life are priorities. It takes a long-term commitment to infrastructure development and land use planning.