Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Existing Conditions | Page 19
1 Introduction
Vision Statement
The City of Newport is a vibrant, forward-looking and welcoming community built upon a strong
sense of place and cultural heritage. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the city for its rich history,
natural beauty, boating traditions, walkability, enticing downtown, community diversity, and overall
quality of life. We are committed to charting a course for our future that embraces and encourages
innovative growth and development, taking an active role in the stewardship of our architectural and
natural resources, and an enhanced quality of life, all while we maintain our unique historic and
cultural assets that are the foundation of our character.
Objectives
The year is 2036 and Newport is …
A Prosperous City…
Where the community has the resources it needs to provide the services and facilities desired.
Where investment in the future is used as a tool to create value for all.
Where great paying jobs are available in a diverse range of fields.
Where a wide-range of businesses and entrepreneurs thrive year round.
Where regional and global businesses want to be located.
A Beautiful City…
Where culture, history and architecture are respected and preserved.
Where good de sign and planning enhances the community and preserves its unique heritage and protects
its natural assets.
Where art in all its forms is found throughout the community.
Where there is public access to the waterfront, both physically and visually.
A Happy City…
Where proud citizens celebrate their community’s unique sense of place.
Where all citizens have equal access to resources and opportunities.
Where the well-being of children and families is supported by maintaining a level of affordable living.
A Destination City…
Where world class amenities and unique historic architecture draw international visitors for yachting and
cultural tourism.
Where movement through the city positively frames the experience of the physical environment and where
the impact of vehicular movement is minimized.
Where visitors and residents alike may safely travel on the streets and sidewalks.
Draft Existing Conditions (March 2016)
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