Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> IMPROVING COMMUNITY LIFE <br /> . <br /> CL-l. Liveable Communities <br /> To the greatest extent possible, legislation affecting communities at the state and federal level <br /> should enhance, not diminish, the ability of citizens, businesses, and local governments to <br /> work together in partnership to make every community "liveable." <br /> PROBLEM: Cities in Minnesota are at various stages in meeting the goal of being "liveable <br /> communities. " <br /> SOLUTION: The definition of a "liveable community" below will be used to evaluate <br /> proposed legislation to determine whether or not it advances the goal of enabling all <br /> Minnesota cities to become liveable communities. It should also be used by cities to <br /> evaluate their progress toward the goal of becoming liveable communities. <br /> A LIVEABLE COMMUNITY IS: <br /> WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES <br /> . share a core of common values including valuing diversity, respect for each other, <br /> . and good citizenship <br /> . feel: <br /> * safe <br /> * a sense of belonging <br /> * welcome <br /> . engage in life-long learning activities that: <br /> * prepare them for responsible citizenship <br /> * enhance the enjoyment of life <br /> * prepare them for changing job markets <br /> . participate in the decision-making process of community leaders <br /> . celebrate community <br /> . want to make their home <br /> . <br /> . have access to: <br /> * good paying jobs <br /> * adequate and affordable housing <br /> * choice of efficient transportation systems including transit, pedestrians, and <br /> . bicycles <br /> 1995 City Policies 1 <br /> _._--_._-"--- <br />