Growth & Development

As our community grows, it is important to consider the types of housing needed and the opportunities we have for our environmental resources.

Neighborhoods & Housing

Revitalizing and building strong neighborhoods with additional housing selections will attract new residents and serve people in all seasons of life. By crating and maintaining a variety of housing options, styles, and price ranges, we can continue to cultivate inclusive and friendly neighborhoods.

Some questions to think about as we craft the plan are:

• What are the gaps in price point?
• What keeps us from building infill housing?
• How do we revitalize neighborhoods?
• What are the needs for quality, attainable housing?
• Are there alternate housing types that should be considered such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes, etc.?
• How do we support aging in place?
• How do we attract, encourage, and support diversity in housing choice?

Environmental Resource Opportunities

The natural environment includes the living and non-living things that occur naturally on Earth. Our natural environment affects weather, water supply, air quality, vegetation, and more. Human activity can and does negatively impact the function of our natural environment. The environment’s condition directly impacts the health of human bodies and even plays a role in sustaining mental health.

The term sustainability takes on different meanings, but one of the most simplistic and widely used reads: “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Brundtland Commission).

As the natural world around us declines, it is unable to provide a safe and healthy environment for humans, animals, and crops. These changes are often slow in comparison to the individual life span but are increasingly evident with each generation. Working with the natural world and decreasing our impact on the environment can improve the health and longevity of our children, grandchildren, and so forth.

Some natural resource questions to think about as we craft the plan are:

• What are the priority natural resources and how do we preserve and enhance them?
• What additional programs and policies are needed to reduce resource consumption and increase waste diversion?
• How can we manage the use of land to minimize environmental impacts on human health and priority waterways?

Some sustainability & resiliency questions to think about as we craft the plan are:

• How can we work with nature and mitigate climate change?
• How do we plan for the impacts of climate change?
• How do we increase energy efficiency?
• In what ways can we increase public awareness of our ecological footprints?
• How do we maintain our connection to nature as we advance industry and technology?