Although the Goals and Objectives listed below are based on the recommendations first made in the 1976 Comprehensive Master Plan, they have been updated to address current issues and future concerns. They have been created for this Master Plan and will guide the preparation of more detailed neighborhood plans in the near future. Establishing a framework of Goals and Objectives for the master Plan focuses attention on issues and priorities for entire community. Clearly stated Goals and Objectives will not only guide the planning process but also effectively communicate the City's values and priorities to the residents of Highland Park. Goals, Objectives, Policies and Actions each represent a different level of detail in this proposed Master Plan.
Goals are the most general statements which identify issues and state desirable results.
Objectives are more Specific refinements of the Goals. Policies provide guidance to implementing the Master Plan so the Goals and Objectives can be achieved. Actions are specific efforts that are recommended to achieve the Goals and Objectives. A Goal is a destination, an end result, or an ultimate accomplishment towards which effort is directed so the final purpose which the community seeks to attain can be achieved. A Goal is the most general level of recommendations and sets the broad framework for more specific Objectives and Policies.