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City of Arden Hilts- Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT <br /> 3. CITir ViSiON <br /> On a day-to-day basis, the City provides an array of services that are needed to <br /> maintain a high-quality of life and contribute to the overall success of Arden Hills. <br /> This Plan is divided into chapters that address a range of topics, including land use, <br /> housing, and transportation among others. While each chapter has its own goals <br /> and policies, the chapters are not independent of each other. This Plan should be <br /> viewed as an integrated whole in order to take advantage of opportunities that may <br /> be able advance goals and policies from more than one chapter. <br /> it should be noted that the chapters, goals, and policies in this Plan are not <br /> presented in order of importance or priority. Each goal and policy has been <br /> identified as a tool to advance the overall City vision. The primary purpose of this <br /> Comprehensive Plan is to support and advance the City's long-term vision: <br /> Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential <br /> neighborhoods, vital business community, well-maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and <br /> our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. <br /> The community will work to achieve this overall City vision by working to advance <br /> the following goals in this Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Active Living—Enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all residents,workers, and visitors. <br /> TCAAP Redevelopment—Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that <br /> is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable, and compatible with the existing <br /> neighborhoods in Arden Hills. <br /> Land Use—Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and <br /> character of our residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and industrial areas while <br /> protecting the community's natural resources and developing a sustainable pattern for future <br /> development. <br /> Housing-Develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all <br /> members of the community. <br /> Economic Development and Redevelopment—Promote the development and maintenance of a <br /> viable, innovative, and diverse business environment serving the residential, business and <br /> regional community. <br /> Parks and Recreation—Create a comprehensive,well-maintained, and interconnected system of <br /> parks, pathways, and open spaces as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for <br /> residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities. <br /> DRAFT 13 <br /> 3/14/2008 <br />