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<br /> - <br /> - IMPROVING COMMUNITY LIFE <br /> - CL-l. Liveable Communities <br /> - <br /> To the greatest extent possible, legisla- * prepare them for responsible <br /> J tion affecting communities at the state citizenship <br /> and federal level should enhance, not * enhance the enjoyment of life <br /> - diminish, the ability of citizens, busi- * prepare them for changing job <br /> . nesses, and local governments to work markets <br /> . together in partnership to make every <br /> I community "liveable." . participate in the decision-making <br /> process of community leaders <br /> PROBLEM: Cities in Minnesota are at <br /> I various stages in meeting the goal of . celebrate community <br /> being "liveable communities. " <br /> . want to make their home <br /> I SOLUTION: The defmition of a <br /> "liveable community" below will be . have access to: <br /> II used to evaluate proposed legislation * good paying jobs <br /> to determine whether or not it ad- * adequate and affordable housing <br /> vances the goal of enabling all Min- * choice of efficient transportation <br /> I nesota cities to become liveable com- systems including transit, <br /> munities. It should also be used by pedestrians, and bicycles <br /> cities to evaluate their progress to- * gathering places <br /> I ward the goal of becoming liveable * desired information <br /> communities. * choice of cultural and <br /> recreational activities <br /> I A LIVEABLE COMMUNITY IS: * affordable goods and services, <br /> including health care <br /> I WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES <br /> . are involved in the nurturing of <br /> . share a core of common values children <br /> I including valuing diversity, respect <br /> for each other, and good citizenship . care about their homes, community, <br /> and the environment <br /> I . feel: <br /> * safe . get to know each other <br /> * a sense of belonging <br /> I * welcome . have the benefit of strong family <br /> ". support and nurturing adults <br /> . engage in life-long learning <br /> activities that: <br /> I 1995 City Policies 1 <br />