Envision EscaRosa

OUR VISION

By 2020 EscaRosa:

1. will have a rational program for sustainable development that balances the ENVIRONMENTAL, economic, infrastructure and social equity goals of the community.
2. will have a world class EDUCATION system that maximizes the potential of all individuals and prepares them to actively contribute to our community.
3. will have an aggressive, balanced ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT program that will raise the standard of living into the top quartile of peer sized communities without compromising the environment or quality of life.
4. will have INFRASTRUCTURE development that is regionally planned to apply the principles of sustainability (economic development, environment, and social equity) while assuring quality of life for all residents.
5. will be a safe, attractive COMMUNITY that is rich in civic pride, diversity, respect and cultural resources.
6. will have GOVERNMENT that continuously increases its efficiency and protects the freedoms of its citizens.
7. will have a highly engaged PRIVATE SECTOR that will provide leadership in executing the EscaRosa Vision while supporting environmental, cultural and diversity issues.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our citizens and the community will develop and use these core values as the guide posts as we pursue our interdependent Visions and Strategies. Core Values are principles that guide us in daily decisions.

             Integrity                 Responsibility               Faith in God                       Respect                        Sustainability1

KEY BENCHMARKS

The following key benchmarks will be used to measure the region's progress each year. Although we have a lot to accomplish over the next 22 years, we expect to see continual improvement every year along the way.

1. ENVIRONMENT-Envision EscaRosa has 25 Strategies for the Environment Foundation. During the first year of Collaborative Implementation, Vision Partners will adopt specific strategies for implementation. Strategic alliances of Vision Partners will develop action steps and benchmarks to measure the progress of adopted strategies. All of the benchmarks for the Environment Foundation will be considered a Key Benchmark.

1.. "...to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." See appendix for additional information and sources.