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<br />have access to small business opportunities. The Downtown Mall, as the economic hub of the
<br />region, features arts and entertainment, shopping, dining, cultural events, and a vibrant City
<br />Market.
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<br />A Center for Lifelong Learning
<br />In Charlottesville, the strength of our education is measured not by the achievements of our best
<br />students, but by the successes of all our students. Here, an affordable, quality education is
<br />cherished as a fundamental right, and the community, City schools, Piedmont Virginia
<br />Community College and the University of Virginia work together to create an environment in
<br />which all students and indeed all citizens have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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<br />Quality Housing Opportunities for All
<br />Our neighborhoods retain a core historic fabric while offering housing that is affordable and
<br />attainable for people of all income levels, life stages, and abilities. Our neighborhoods feature a
<br />variety of housing types, including higher density, pedestrian and transit-oriented housing at
<br />employment and cultural centers. We have revitalized public housing neighborhoods that include
<br />a mixture of income and housing types and enhanced community amenities. Our housing stock is
<br />connected with recreation facilities, parks, trails, and services.
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<br />C’ville Arts and Culture
<br />Our community has world-class performing, visual, and literary arts reflective of the unique
<br />character, culture, and diversity of Charlottesville. Charlottesville cherishes and builds
<br />programming around the evolving research and interpretation of our historic heritage and
<br />resources. Through City partnerships and promotion of festivals, venues, and events, all have an
<br />opportunity to be a part of this thriving arts, cultural, and entertainment scene.
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<br />A Green City
<br />Charlottesville citizens live in a community with a vibrant urban forest, tree-lined streets, and
<br />lush green neighborhoods. We have an extensive natural trail system, along with healthy rivers
<br />and streams. We have clean air and water, we emphasize recycling and reuse, and we minimize
<br />storm-water runoff. Our homes and buildings are sustainably designed and energy efficient.
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<br />America’s Healthiest City
<br />All residents have access to high-quality health care services. We have a community-wide
<br />commitment to personal fitness and wellness, and all residents enjoy our outstanding recreational
<br />facilities, walking trails, and safe routes to schools. We have a strong support system in place for
<br />families and for the elderly and disabled. Our emergency response system is among the nation’s
<br />best.
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<br />A Connected Community
<br />The City of Charlottesville is part of a comprehensive, regional transportation system that enables
<br />citizens of all ages and incomes to easily navigate our community. An efficient and convenient
<br />transit system supports mixed use development along our commercial corridors, while bike and
<br />pedestrian trail systems, sidewalks, and crosswalks enhance our residential neighborhoods. A
<br />regional network of connector roads helps to ensure that residential neighborhood streets remain
<br />safe and are not overburdened with cut-through traffic.
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<br />Smart, Citizen-Focused Government
<br />The delivery of quality services is at the heart of Charlottesville’s social compact with its
<br />citizens. Charlottesville’s approach to customer service ensures that we have safe
<br />neighborhoods, strong schools, and a clean environment. We continually work to employ
<br />the optimal means of delivering services, and our decisions are informed at every stage
<br />by effective communication and active citizen involvement.
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<br />Sunday, November 5, 2006
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<br /> It was agreed that Councilors and staff would address the following questions for
<br />each vision theme: 1) What are we doing now; 2) What do we need to do (action
<br />word/clear objective) 3) What are we going to do in one year or three to five years; and
<br />what is the implementation plan (responsibility, structure, funding, work plan steps).
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<br /> It was agreed that one vision theme would be addressed at the retreat, and others
<br />addressed at work sessions to be scheduled in December and January.
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<br />Quality Housing Opportunities for All
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