2002 City Commission Goals

Adopted August, 2002

• Economic Development: Building on our City's strengths to provide varied work and business opportunities.
• Planned Growth: Encouraging growth that protects our environment, neighborhoods, and cultural features while benefiting all of our citizens.
• Community Building: Creating social capital and celebrating our heritage.
• Environmental Issues: Integrating the environment into our decisions as we work towards a sustainable city.
• Neighborhood Planning: Improving the livability of all Lawrence neighborhoods.
• Downtown Development: Protecting the integrity of downtown while maintaining it as a unique community resource.
• Transportation: Improving access for all citizens.