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Our Vi 5 I0 N for the Future <br /> <br />St. Louis Park: our community of choice for a lifetime... <br /> <br /> ... Diversity is a natural part of everyday life that enriches the entire <br />community. Community leaders are as diverse as St. Louis Park's population. <br />Community decisions are made within a caring framework of mutual understanding <br />and respect. <br /> <br /> ... Responsive service is a hallmark of city government. City government <br />provides valued service by continuously assessing the community's current needs and <br />anticipating future needs. City government is enriched by citizen participation, positive <br />community leadership, and. active collaborations and partnerships. <br /> <br /> ... It is a safe environment in which to Hve, work and learn. Safety is the <br />result of an active partnership among citizens, businesses, community organizations <br />and law enforcement agencies working together to solve problems and prevent crime. <br /> <br /> ... Educational opportunities for all ages abound because a high value is <br />placed on Hfelong learing. Quality lifelong learning results from collaboration among <br />schools--both public and private--and families, neighborhoods, businesses, city <br />government, and community institutions. <br /> <br /> ... Children are a top priority for the entire community. Families, schools, <br />city government, community institutions and businesses are actively involved in <br />creating an environment that enables children to build the assets they need to <br />succeed. <br /> <br /> ... A wide spectrum of quality housing is available to meet residents' <br />housing needs through ali stages of life. City government, businesses and local <br />institutions work together to ensure there is a range of financial and structural choices <br />in housing. <br /> <br /> ... Business provides a solid base for the community and benefits from <br />strong support from residents, schools and government. Residents' retail and <br />service needs are met within the community. Businesses, community organizations, <br />schools and city government work together to create household supporting jobs, spur <br />desirable business growth and address environmental challenges. <br /> <br /> ... Residents have strong connections to the community thanks to <br />community pride, civic commitment, mutual respect, and neighborliness. <br />Individuals, neighborhoods, and community institutions work to enhance the <br />community, solve problems, prepare future leaders, and market the community's <br />assets. <br /> <br /> <br />