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' II <br /> GOALS <br /> ARTS AND CULTURE <br /> Establish a dynamic arts and cultural environment that is integrated into the social and <br /> economic fabric of the city, promotes broad awareness, and sustains the downtown as a <br /> regional arts destination. <br /> COMMUNITY BUILDING <br /> Attain a vibrant, inclusive community that achieves ethnic and racial harmony, provides <br /> equal access to economic and social opportunities, and encourages civic engagement. <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> Promote a healthy and diversified economy that fosters a competitive business <br /> environment and offers opportunities for employment, and entrepreneurship. <br /> EDUCATION <br /> Enhance South Bend as a center of life-long educational opportunities that support <br /> people of all ages to successfully compete in a global economy. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT <br /> Promote sustainable environmental management that enhances the quality of air, <br /> water, and land resources, and preserves the St. Joseph River as an irreplaceable <br /> resource. <br /> HOUSING <br /> Achieve a thriving South Bend housing market that offers appealing neighborhoods with <br /> diverse housing choices. <br /> LAND USE AND GROWTH <br /> Encourage sustainable growth that preserves and enhances the character of South Bend <br /> and ensures compatibility of land uses in the community. <br /> PUBLIC FACILITIES <br /> Provide efficient and progressive public facilities and services that accommodate future <br /> growth and meet the community's changing needs. <br /> TRANSPORTATION <br /> Provide a balanced transportation system that is integrated locally and regionally, <br /> supports alternative modes of transportation, and is pedestrian friendly. <br /> URBAN DESIGN <br /> Promote an attractive and aesthetically pleasing public realm that preserves and <br /> enhances the city's history and built environment. <br />