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Old Posted Apr 20, 2007, 7:50 PM
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Phoenix Futures:

http://phoenixweek.com/
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The Phoenix Futures Forum



Vision Statement:

We the people of Phoenix find that we hold these values in common:

We have a duty to create and maintain an effective community. We are committed to each other and to an ethic which requires each individual, family and institution to act responsibly to meet our shared needs, dreams and aspirations.

We believe that each person has an equal right to opportunities which allow full realization of that individual's potential.

We acknowledge our responsibility to and dependence upon the healthy, natural world environment, and affirm that we must sustain and protect our Sonoran Desert.

We have the obligation to learn from the past, to take responsibility for creating the future of Phoenix, and to affirm our role in the world community.

Being from diverse backgrounds and bound together by these shared values, we are committed to achieving the following vision of the future of Phoenix:


Community

Our vision is of a metropolitan region, made up of cooperative communities and strong, proud, stable and fully integrated neighborhoods and urban villages, with a high sense of community, caring and responsibility that permeates economic, social and family life and respects a wide variety of racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Education

Our vision is of educational excellence exemplified by accessible educational systems that are innovative, diverse and fully integrated, dedicated to personal enrichment and the fulfillment of human potential, and responsive to the needs of the community. We believe that learning is a lifelong process which begins in childhood and continues as an integral part of family, community and business life.

The Economy

Our vision is of employment opportunities for all, in a work environment that is sensitive to family needs. These opportunities are generated by a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy based on our unique natural resources and regional location. This economy is fostered by the vigorous creation and application of technology, entrepreneurial business development, aggressive regional, national and global trade, and economic growth which supports community objectives and is compatible with our environment.

Basic Human Needs

Our vision is that every citizen enjoys good housing, food, health care, a clean environment, safety of person and property, and a community free of drug-abuse.

Natural Environment and Resources

Our vision is of a pollution-free city surrounded by beautiful mountains, blue sky, and a natural desert. The community is committed to improve and protect the environment, to manage and conserve resources, to preserve open space, and to direct growth to assure a healthy local and world environment for present and future generations.

Urban Form

Our vision is of a beautiful city with buildings and landscapes that are appropriate to our climate, are framed by the grandeur of our setting, and are diverse in form, material and symbolism. Historic resources are preserved to protect our heritage as well as our urban environment. Our neighborhoods are attractive and safe for children, families and individuals. Our mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented village cores and neighborhood activity centers integrate open space, are convenient to housing and public transportation, and are built on a human scale. The heart of our city is a vibrant downtown core that provide a wide range of residential, cultural , business and entertainment opportunities.

Transportation and Communication

Our vision is of a fully accessible region where all destinations can be reached safely with or without an automobile. There is a broad choice of coordinated transportation alternatives which are convenient, efficient, affordable, safe, environmentally responsible and accessible to all. In addition, a network of affordable electronic communications provides an alternative to travel.

Arts, Culture and Recreation

Our vision is of an arts, recreation and cultural environment, supported by the community, which nurtures the expression and fulfillment of our best creative qualities. It encourages the enjoyment of our outdoor and urban settings, our entertainment activities, and the diversity of our ethnic, cultural and historic heritage. It enriches the lives of citizens and attracts visitors from throughout the world to enjoy the uniqueness of Arizona and the Southwest.

Governance

Our vision is of self-governance by informed citizens who create institutions which are fair and open, which balance responsibilities with resources, and which are responsive to the needs and rights of all citizens and of their communities. This open, grass-roots process encourages citizen involvement within neighborhoods, urban villages and the municipal government.

Our Commitment

As proud citizens of Phoenix, we commit our individual and collective effort to create a future for our city that reflects this vision. To this end, we dedicate our time, our resources and our talents, and we invite our neighboring communities to join with us in this endeavor.
If you click on the link at the top, you can see that this vision statement is the result of an incredible amount of public input and some expert advice in the 80s. Pretty mind-boggling, when you think about it.
I thought I was going to cry when the synopsis talked about ValTrans. Not to mention the other projects that were proposed at this same time. A great read for us youngsters.
PS Terry Goddard for governor!
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Old Posted Apr 20, 2007, 7:52 PM
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What is this, 1989 all over again?

BTW, nice site.

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Interesting, make sure to check out their stuff on the 7th/Melrose area. It explains why 7th Ave curves, and has some nice renderings of how the area could be improved with trees- which I couldnt agree more, most of the areas in Phoenix that look run down could easily be made to look 100% better with landscaping.

I was thinking about this more the other day. When I lived in St Louis, their older (older, but not ghetto) area's dont look as bad as Phoenix's, and I think trees are the reason why. Since its a much damper climate there, its no problem to have trees, where as low income areas here can't afford the extra water and upkeep, which makes them look dusty and poorer than they actually are. Furthermore, most of the old structures in St Louis are brick, and just seem to be built of a better quality, where as here we have lots of gross strip malls from the 50s.
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