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been maintained and well -planned mthat we continue to have adequate facilities and services. The transportation system has improved local and regional mobility, not only on our roadways, but on our rail network, trail system, bus routes, and airport. We have continuously improved the water, wastewater, and drainage systems to meet guidelines and to provide the necessary operating capacities to serve expanded and new industries; which has continued to give us a competitive advantage over less prepared communities. Our excellent public safety services have continued to make us feel safe. Finally, an overall, unyielding commitment to excellence has permeated through all levels of staff, which has resulted in greater responsiveness to our needs and for those who visit or do business within City limits. Our character and appearance has continued to improve over the past 10yearu through aggressive implementation ufour vision. First and foremost, m continued emphasis on the appearance of our gateways and corridors has had a dramatic effect on the image of the community. Our recent gateway improvements, denoted by significant entry features, have been expanded outward through enhanced roadway beautification efforts, better litter control, and improved buffering and design controls of the abutting land uses. We have successfully coordinated the efforts of the public and private sectors to finish the infrastructure improvements to Main Street, finished development of the Town Plaza at Five Points, and fully implemented the improvements to S. Broadway Avenue and Texas Avenue, as planned for in the La Porte Beautification Master Plan, The resulting reinvestment demonstrated to the private sector the community's resolve to achieve a highly livable, quality, and sustainable community, and resulted in increased private sector investment through such projects axthe Gateway Project to La Porte (Fairmont Parkway and Canada Road), and throughout the entire City. Consequently, our overall community now exhibits a character that better reflects our expectations, improved our collective self- esteem, and enhanced our external image. 1.4 Contextual Framework What is the Purpose of this Comprehensive Plan This master plan baoimportant policy document because itis: = Visionary. |tlays out abroad, long-term vision with associated goals and recommendations regarding future investment, resiliency, and enhancement ofthe community;