An official website of the OBJECTIVE: Community Design
This land use objective states:
Establish vibrant, inclusive, connected, and safe communities for people to live, work, and recreate in.
About this objective
The experiences people have of the places where they live, work, and recreate reflect the livability of the region. Feelings of safety and connection in one’s community promote a sense of belonging and ownership. A mix of uses makes it possible for residents to take advantage of opportunities close to home, like parks and shopping. Planning for future growth presents the opportunity to design places where new and existing residents can gather and connect while meeting their daily needs. Communities can use public spaces to celebrate local culture and history through events that bring together people from different backgrounds. Local cultural and historic assets that represent the diverse time periods and peoples of a place can provide a valuable sense of identity, pride, and education for communities, and are important to identify and consider for preservation before they are lost. Thoughtful land use decisions can create a built environment that supports local identity, safety, physical activity, commerce, housing choice, and convenient access to amenities and services within cities, townships, and counties.
