Visioning sessions were held where there were...

1,757 participants in 15 idea-gathering meetings
4,464 ideas gathered
400 participants in five goal-writing meetings
27 goals developed
134 strategies outlined
1,167 participants in Vision Fairs
175 trained as volunteer facilitators
353 meeting and event volunteers

Five major topic areas emerged from the visioning sessions:

How We Learn Together - Relates to goals on education curriculum and instruction; facilities; financing public services; and mentoring and training.

How We Grow Together - Relates to goals on planning and zoning; historic preservation, physical design and beautification; downtowns and riverfronts; neighborhoods; roads and mass transportation.

How We Live Together - Relates to goals on human relations and diversity; youth and seniors; family and housing issues; crime, drugs and public safety; and health, wellness and health care delivery.

How We Work Together - Relates to goals on economic development; job creation, labor force, and minority and small business; financing public services; structure of government and regional cooperation; and citizen involvement and leadership.

How We Play Together - Relates to goals on culture and the arts; events, sports and programs; recreational facilities; tourism; greenbelts, parks and the environment; and clean air and water, and recycling.