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Core Values and Guiding Principles |
Core Values:
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Inclusivity: The community we serve includes ALL people, the
ecosystem, and future generations.
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Interdependence: We are part of the living systems upon
which all life depends.
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Whole Systems thinking: Not only is everything connected
to everything else, but the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Guiding Principles (Strongly influenced by the principles of Smart Growth):
1. Foster the Development of Affordable Housing for People with Low and
Moderate Incomes
2. Reduce the Ecological Impact of the Built
Environment
3. Encourage Community and Stakeholder Collaboration
4. Cultivate Distinctive, Attractive Communities with a Strong Sense of Place
5. Make Development Decisions Predictable, Fair and Cost Effective
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7. Provide Opportunities for People to Connect with Nature
8. Ensure a
9. Create Walkable Neighborhoods
10. Orient Development towards Existing Communities
11. Take Advantage of Compact Building Design
12. Preserve Open Space, Farmland, Natural Beauty and Critical
Environmental Areas