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Chapter 2: A Vision for Elk River / 7 <br />Elk River Comprehensive Plan <br />4. Preserve and maintain the environment <br /> ·Elk River seeks to promote clean air and water in the management, development, and <br />delivery of municipal services. <br /> ·Development must be served by well maintained and reliable infrastructure. <br /> ·Development seeks to incorporate and blend the built and natural environments. <br /> ·As Energy City, Elk River seeks to promote sustainable and energy effi cient forms of <br />development. <br />5. Make Elk River a complete place <br /> ·Community and economic development policies will seek to attract employment <br />opportunities and goods and services needed by the community. <br /> ·The expansion of local employment creates more opportunities for people to live and <br />work in Elk River. <br /> ·Planning and decision-making must recognize that the population of Elk River is not a <br />single commodity. Differences in age, economic status and ethnicity must be considered <br />in planning for future development, facilities and services. <br /> ·Recreational and cultural opportunities are vital elements of a complete place and the <br />strength of the Elk River Brand. <br /> ·A quality education system attracts and keeps people in Elk River. <br />6. Work to achieve the vision <br /> ·Everyone shares responsibility for achieving the vision. It is not the sole responsibility of <br />city government. <br /> ·The City will seek collaborative efforts with other partners who have shared interests in <br />achieving this vision. <br />All Chapters and aspects of this Comprehensive Plan work to achieve the Vision and the themes <br />for Elk River.