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DRAFT JD[YIS, 20]l community's preferred future. Glimpse of Our Future Based upon our core aspirations and our vision, a snapshot of our future would look like this: Our economy iseconomically diverse and stable. VVehave facilitated new residential in -fill development that broadened our diversity of housing, brought inthe needed "nooftops;"yet required them tobedesigned inaway that maintained our sense ofsmall town character. This was the first step in enabling us to grow our commercial retail and business opportunities, which enlarged our regional presence and captured a more significant share of spending byresidents, workers, and tourists. Our workforce iswell-educated and highly trained, made possible by continued strategic partnerships between La Porte USD and Sam Jacinto College, and easy access to other colleges and higher education institutions. There are better employment opportunities for our youth and for all residents as they mature in their careers. We have coordinated with our industry and intergovernmental partners tmsustain and grow our economy byimproving the movement of goods and people in m/uyu that embrace our community character and respect the value and enjoyment nfliving and working in La Porte; vvhl|e at the same time, improving the appearance *four corridors. A refocus on our historical roots increased tourism tothe area which spurred a coordinated reinvestment in our Main Street and Sylvan Beach areas through better connections, redevelopment, and marketing. All ofwhich further broadened our tax base. Our GO&ernMeflt has become atop notch municipal corporation, known for finding the right balance between progressiveness and |mmnvathnn in achieving our vision of highly livable, quality, and sustainable community, while remaining diligent with our tax dollars and strategic about our expenditures. We continued our investment in those areas that improved our quality of life. We completed our redevelopment of all parks and recreation areas across the City, and we invested in new parks (e.g.' m recreational fitness center on the west side of town). We continued our investment in the trail system by completing the remaining six miles of the 20mile system. Now vvehave afully interconnected system nfsidewalks and community trails, which provides City-wide and region -wide access to parks, places of work, and other community gathering areas. Our government has continued to sponsor City-wide cultural events that have helped to develop a unified sense ofcommunity for all ofLa Porte. Our existing infrastructure has