P-0070 - Toward a Sustainable Community 06-06-1994

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• 2 The proposed policy statement could serve as a fundamental organizing concept against which to evaluate proposed programs and policies in the areas of land use planning, environmental protection, economic development, housing, transportation, solid waste management, health and social services, and public safety. Proposed programs and policies .could, in turn, include proposed actions and strategies such as the following. * Acknowledge environmental constraints so as to live within physical and biological limits. * Reduce the exposure of people and property to natural hazards. * Reduce air and water pollution and the consumption of nonrenewable resources. * Promote a sense of place by preserving cultural resources and maintaining a visually pleasing community. * Promote safety through land use patterns and community strategies that lessen opportunities for crime. * Share a concern and provide equal opportunity for all citizens. • * Seek to eradicate poverty and insure a dignified life for all residents. * Strive to create spatial patterns and living environments in which all individuals and groups are treated fairly. * Provide housing opportunities for all residents. * Include planning processes and decision structures that encourage public participation and the involvement of a variety of community groups. At the May 23, 1994 public hearing, the Board of Com ±*+~+~~a~oners asked that the draft policy statement be placed on this agenda for consideration for adoption. The Board also indicated that, if adopted, the policy could be referred to various advisory boards, agencies, and departments for implementation recommendations. RECOMMENDATION: As the Board decides.