New River Valley's
Vision2020
In 1995, the region took on a strategic planning process. Vision 2020 provides a course of action by which the residents of Virginia's New River Valley can have a positive influence on their future. It is a mechanism that will help shape the existing New River Valley into a global community, ready to advance with the opportunities of the 21st Century.
This report is not intended to be the definitive plan for the region. It is designed to be another tool for communities, organizations, and individuals to use to build a bright and prosperous future for citizens of the New River Valley.
Our Objectives are to have:
- An optimum level of employment
- An income level equal to or better than the state's average
- A beneficial living environment
In order to achieve this, the region needs to have:
- A complete physical infrastructure
- A world class labor force
- A high quality of life
The Visions, Goals, and Strategies:
The New River Valley is positioned, with its high quality environment intact, to establish itself as a competitive player in the global economy. If citizens and leaders alike commit themselves to realizing Vision 2020, the region will be the high-quality home its citizens believe it can be.
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Last Edited: 10-17-02