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The 2001 Committee, Inc. <br /> Community Values Checklist For Local Governments <br /> At a conference sponsored by The 2001 Committee, Inc., participants ogreed on some community values to <br /> which we should aspire. As a follow-up action, the following guidelines are suggested as an aid in the review <br /> of ony proposals considered by local governments. <br /> 1. Does the change allow for ease of transportation for all members of a family? Is <br /> there adequate access for pedestrian, bicycle or other types of lanes? Are the <br /> transportation routes reasonably safe for children? <br /> 2. Does the change allow for adequate recreational outlets for all members of a family, <br /> and especially for children? Are the recreational outlets within a reasonable distance <br /> for children? <br /> 3. Does the change tend in any way to split neighborhoods? Do design standards <br /> encourage neighborhood interaction, rather than isolation? <br /> 4. Does the change tend in anv way to separate family members from one another? <br /> Can the change be categorized as positive for families? <br /> • <br /> 5. Does the change support the value of being a welcoming community'? Are housing <br /> for different income levels, and subsidized housing, fairly well integrated throughout <br /> the community? <br /> 6. Does planning for events involve the consumer, namely members of families? Are <br /> there consistent family-friendly events? <br /> 7. Does the change encourage lobs which are adequate to support families? <br /> 8. Does the change support the values recognized in citizen input at The 2001 <br /> Committee, Inc. conference? Those values are 1) being a welcoming community, 2) <br /> promoting healthy families, 3) promoting neighborhood cohesion, and 4) promoting <br /> respect for persons and property. <br /> 411 <br />