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3.1 PURPOSE OF CHAPTER The purpose of the Policy Plan is to set forth the vision statements, goals and policies on which the entire Comprehensive Plan is based. A vision statement is a statement that reflects what is valued by the community. The vision statements are the basis for the development of the goals and policies. A goal is a general statement of overall community aspirations, which highlights a community value, establishes a vision and indicates a broad physical or social state that the community desires to achieve. A policy is a statement that refines the goals by outlining a specific course of action. The Community Vision Statements were developed from information obtained during a work session with the City's decision-makers, advisors and the public in March 1999. The goals and policies found in this chapter are for all elements of the plan, and include goals and policies for land use, housing, water resource management, transportation, parks, open space and trails, water supply and distribution, sanitary sewers and public facilities. None of the vision statements will be realized through a single chapter of the plan. For example, the vision to protect and enhance the natural environment must be supported by all plan elements, not just those chapters that deal directly with the environment, such as surface water management. Similarly, the goals and policies should not be interpreted to apply to only one chapter of the plan. This means, for example, that the goals and policies listed under surface water management will also be applied when making decisions about facilities described in the transportation chapter. 3.2 COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENTS Maintain a safe and secure community. Plymouth values the safe and secure environment currently found in the community. There is a very low crime rate in the community, which leads to a sense of security among residents. People value the superior police protection provided by the City and the involvement of individuals, families and neighborhoods in creating a safe environment. 2. Protect and enhance the natural environment. Plymouth values the natural resources in the community, including lakes, streams, wetlands and the rolling and wooded terrain. A clean environment is important to people and the existing natural resources contribute to the livability of the community. w Support high quality education. Plymouth values education, supports the school districts in the community and places an emphasis on educating the youth of the community. There is pride in the quality of school facilities, the safety of school buildings and grounds and the quality of school programs. Plymouth Policy Plan - August 8, 2000 3-1