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Vision Statement for Daytona Beach year 2027

First Draft

Daytona Beach is a city in motion…where our diverse citizens can move in harmony, at their own pace.

· Our pride in our past is balanced by a focus on a bright future with an expanded economy.

· Our beaches and our natural assets are accessible to all our citizens and guests.

· Our living experience is enriched by a full range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

Alternative Vision Statements to consider....

Alternative #2 - Daytona Beach, a dynamic city, with a pride in the past, an eye on a bright future, a goal of preservation and access to our beaches and natural resources enriched by great cultural, recreational and educational opportunities that are equally available to our citizens and guests.

Alternative #3 - Daytona Beach is a dynamic, historic, caring city on the World's MostFamousBeach. We are a city in motion…where our diverse citizens can move in harmony, at their own pace.

· Our pride in our past is balanced by a focus on a bright future with an expanded economy.

· Our beaches and our natural assets are accessible to all our citizens and guests.

· Our living experience is enriched by a full range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

Alternative #4 - Daytona Beach, the world's most famous beach, is a dynamic city in motion where our diverse citizens move in harmony with a deep pride in the past, a goal of preservation of our beaches and natural resources, a focus on a bright future with an expanded economy and a living experience enriched by great cultural recreational and educational opportunities available to everyone.

Alternative #5 - With pride in the past and an eye on a bright future, the citizens of Daytona Beach seek preservation and accessibility of our historic and natural resources, including beaches, as well as enrichment by a full range of economic, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

Which of the above statements do you like better? Why? What would you change?

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The following have been approved by the Vision Steering Committee for inclusion in the Daytona Beach Vision Plan to be taken to the City Commission for final approval.

Community Core Values

If you wish to comment on these values, please email your comments and reactions tovisiondab@performanceconsult.com.

1. Progressive

The City of Daytona Beach recognizes that being progressive is essential to developing a vibrant economy while retaining the unique attributes of the area.

2. Safety and Security

Daytona Beachmust be safe and secure for everyone. Our citizens are dedicated to playing an active role in partnership with public safety officials in building a safe and secure community.

3. Community Service

We believe that the strength of a community is measured in large part by the willingness of citizens to get involved in the betterment of the community through volunteerism.

4. Aesthetics

Daytona Beach is a beautiful city that must enhance, maintain and preserve its historic treasures, architectural beauty and unique natural assets for the enjoyment and use of those who live and visit here.

5. Quality Lifelong learning and Education

We are committed to providing a strong education and training system to support the lifelong learning process.

6. Economic Security

We value a secure broad-based economy that encourages wealth building, leverages our corporate and natural assets and results in our ability to retain our human capital.

7. The Arts

Our community values diverse art forms and cultural expression as an essential part of our quality of life.

8. Equality

We respect the diversity of our citizens and seek full and equal participation in all matters that affect community life.

9. Honesty

We value honesty among our citizens and open and trustworthy government.

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The following reports are available for your review. These reports contain summaries from citizens, neighborhood groups and prior city and consultant developed plans on the long term future of Daytona Beach. Additional plans will be added to this list as they become available.

hopefellowshipchurchreport.pdf

eraumeetingreport8062007.pdf

oceandunesvisionresponse2.pdf

elementsofvariouscityplans.pdf

communityvisionmeetingsummary05052007.pdf

uptownvisionfinal.pdf