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our views and attitudes about the community. <br /> <br /> · Residential development is judged on both aesthetics and function. <br /> <br />Keep Elk River a "safe" place. <br /> · Elk River is a place where people feel comfortable and secure. <br /> <br /> · Traffic safety is an important factor in all aspects of community <br /> development. <br /> <br /> · A system of streets, sidewalks and trails allows safe and convenient <br /> movement throughout the city. <br /> <br /> · Municipal services (police, fire, water treatment) create both the <br /> perception and reality of safety. <br /> <br />Preserve and maintain the environment. <br /> · Elk River seeks to promote clean air and water in the management of <br /> development and the delivery of municipal services. <br /> <br /> · Development must be served by well maintained and reliable <br /> infrastructure. <br /> <br /> · Development seeks to incorporate and blend the built environment <br /> with the natural environment. <br /> <br /> · Rural, undeveloped areas are part of the Elk River environment. <br /> <br /> · As Energy City, Elk River seeks to promote sustainable and energy <br /> efficient forms of development. <br /> <br />Make Elk River a complete place. <br /> · Community and economic development policies will seek to attract <br /> employment opportunities and goods and services needed by the <br /> community. <br /> <br /> · The expansion of local employment creates more opportunities for <br /> people to bye and work in Elk River. <br /> <br /> · Planning and decision making must recognize that the population of <br /> Elk River is not a single commodity. Differences in age, economic <br /> status and ethnicity must be considered in planning for future <br /> development, facilities and services. <br /> <br /> · Recreational and cultural opportunities are important elements of a <br /> complete place. <br /> A quality education system attracts and keeps people in Elk River. <br /> <br />Work to achieve the vision. <br /> · Everyone shares responsibility for achieving the vision. <br /> sole responsibility of city government. <br /> <br />It is not the <br /> <br />Building the Future - A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River <br /> <br />Vision for Elk River <br /> <br />2,1~2 <br /> <br /> <br />