Introduction and Orientation
Vision, Guiding Principles, and Core Values Chandler’s community vision is described as an ideal future that is reminiscent of the community today and builds upon the success of the past. It is aspirational and provides the guidance for what community building is intended to achieve. Guiding principles are those areas of focus for Chandler to implement the community’s vision. Chandler’s General Plan 2016 is organized around three guiding principles. Core values are fundamental to each of the principles and express the goals to be achieved. All three of the guiding principles and core values are of equal importance and together work to implement the community’s vision.
Chandler Community Vision The City of Chandler is a major urban center reaching build-out over the next few decades, which requires a shift from outward growth to quality community building. Chandler is connected by an efficient regional system and local multimodal transportation network. The city is the recognized leader for its strong economic foundation, desirable neighborhoods, and outstanding public services and its leaders remain focused on quality, sustained planning that ensures a future better than today. Chandler is a regional employment center and important Arizona economic driver; its world-class corporations, emerging technology businesses, and next-generation entrepreneurs call Chandler home because of its well-educated workforce, exceptional educational achievement and opportunities, and superior quality of life.
Guiding Principles, Core Values Strategic Community Building (﴾Land Use & Development; Housing & Neighborhoods; Design & Aesthetics; and Growth Areas)﴿ Core Value: Maintain Chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.
Focused Stewardship (﴾Conservation & Environmental Planning; Air Quality; Noise & Lighting; Flood Control; Energy; and Water)﴿ Core Value: Protect Chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.
Strong Community Foundation (﴾Public Services & Facilities; Public Safety; Cultural Resources; Schools; and Financial Sustainability)﴿ Core Value: Develop and maintain safe, state-of-the-art community infrastructure.
Policy Chandler General Plan 2016 is a refinement of the previously adopted and ratified general plan that has served the community extremely well over the past decade. The focus has been to update and fine-tune the policies that guide future development and/or redevelopment. Policies are general rules for action focused on specific issues Chandler General Plan 2016
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