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GUIDELINE FOR BUILDING QUALITY COMMUNITIES <br />To the greatest extent possible, legislation affecting communities at the state and federal level should <br />enhance, not diminish, the ability of citizens, businesses, and local governments to work together in <br />partnership to make every community "livable." <br />ISSUE: Cities in Minnesota are at various stages in meeting the goal of being 'livable, healthy <br />communities." <br />RESPONSE: The definition of a "livable, healthy community" below will be used to evaluate <br />proposed legislation to determine whether or not it advances the goal of enabling all Minnesota <br />cities to become livable, healthy communities. It should also be used by cities to evaluate their <br />progress toward the goal of becoming livable, healthy communities. <br />A LIVABLE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY IS: <br />WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES <br />• share a core of common values including valuing diversity, respect for each other, and good <br />citizenship <br />• feel: <br />• safe <br />a sense of belonging <br />• welcome <br />• engage in life -long learning activities that: <br />* promote responsible citizenship <br />enhance the enjoyment of life <br />* prepare them for changing job markets <br />• participate in the decision - snaking process with community leaders <br />• celebrate community <br />• want to make their home <br />• have access to: <br />good paying jobs <br />* adequate and affordable housing <br />* choice of efficient transportation systems including transit, pedestrians, and bicycles <br />gathering places <br />* desired information <br />ix <br />