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Community Engagement: Future of Brooklyn Park - Community Engagement � Brooklyn ... Page 1 of 2 <br />A THRIVING COMMUNITY INSPIRING PRIDE WHERE OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR ALL <br />Community En�a�ement: future of Brooklyn Park <br />Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in Minnesota with a highly diverse population. This is a sharp contrast to <br />the community that was founded by potato farmers of European heritage. <br />The significant demographic change over the last 20 years resulted in Brooklyn Park being a community of <br />communities. People of different backgrounds were living near one another but not with each other. There was <br />a disconnection among communities. <br />That's why a group of residents called the Core Planning Team created a mission statement and core values <br />for our community. <br />Brooklyn Park's mission <br />Brooklyn Park, a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all. <br />Communitycorevalues <br />• Everyone has equal intrinsic value <br />• Diversity enriches community <br />• Trust is the foundation for building a healthy community <br />• The community thrives when each individual takes responsibility to contribute <br />• When a community supports all its members, it thrives <br />So howwill we achieve ourmission? <br />By focusing on three areas: <br />http://www.brooklynpark.org/get-involved/community-engagement/?print=y 7/7/2015 <br />