Attachment 2 - GPAC Recommended Changes to Vision and Guiding PrinciplesGPAC Recommended Vision and Guiding Principles
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Vision
The Town of Los Gatos is a welcoming, family-oriented, and safe community nestled in the beautiful
foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Town is a sustainable community that takes pride in its small-
town character and provides a range of housing opportunities, historic neighborhoods, local culture and
arts, excellent schools, and a lively and accessible downtown. Los Gatos The Town is pedestrian friendly
and offers a choice of mobility options, housing opportunities, superior public facilities and services, and
governed by an open and responsive local government that is fiscally sound. Los Gatos has a A dynamic
and thriving community, Los Gatos is committed to racial, social, and environmental justice and
underscores its commitment to long-term well-being by embracing sustainability. economy that includes
a mix of businesses throughout Town that serves all residents, workers, and visitors.
Guiding Principles
Community Vitality
Invigorate downtown Los Gatos as a special place for community gathering, commerce, and other
activities for residents and visitors. Foster the economic vitality of all Los Gatos business locations.
Preserve and enhance the Town's historic resources and character while guiding the community into the
future.
Connectivity
Build a strong sense of community through connection, including through building design, walkability,
and safe streets.
Diverse Neighborhoods
Foster appropriate investments to maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods, housing opportunities,
and infrastructure to meet the needs of all current and future residents.
Fiscal Stability / Responsibility
Provide high quality municipal services to the Los Gatos community while sustaining the Town's long
term fiscal health.
Government Transparency
Conduct governmental processes in an open manner and encourage public involvement in Town
governance.
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GPAC Recommended Vision and Guiding Principles
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Inclusivity
Recognize Value the importance of and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity and
equity to enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos.
Mobility
Provide a well-connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes,
including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
Inclusivity
Recognize the importance of and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity and equity to
enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos.
Promote Public Safety
Maintain and enhance Los Gatos as a safe community through preparation and planning, education, and
community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and man-made hazards and
safety issues.
Protect Natural Resources
Protect the natural resources and scenic assets that define Los Gatos, including open space preserves,
recreational trails, surrounding hillsides, and natural waterways.
Sustainability
Manage, conserve, and preserve Los Gatos' natural environment for present and future generations.
Identify and provide opportunities to enhance the Town' s sustainability policies and practices.