The report describes comprehensive plan is to translate a vision statement and planning policies into meaningful actions to benefit the entire community. The plan describes the steps city government will take to protect public health and safety, to provide services efficiently and effectively, and to provide the quality of life that our citizens expect. The report expresses community sentiments and values for all to see, and implementation success is dependent upon support and consensus. The report also describes policies, followed by goals and strategies that lead to implementation statements (see Implementation Element). Special sections of the plan such as Land Use, The Street, Urban Design, Schools, and The Edge provide further information regarding design or other issues not covered specifically within the plan elsewhere. These sections are intended to give more specific direction or information than other sections of the plan. These sections may not be formatted exactly like the remainder of the document for this reason, although they generally follow the same pattern as the remainder of the plan.

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