vision2020
Re: The vision thing
I like Mike's response. I can't think of much else to include! C. Miller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Thompson" <methom@ime.net>
To: "Vision 2000 Moscow" <vision2020@moscow.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 7:18 AM
Subject: The vision thing
> Well, I'll take a stab at Bill's question concerning what Moscow could
> look like in 2020 (see below).
>
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> It has been pretty silent on this list for a couple of days so I thought
> I
> might generate a question.
>
> What is your vision of Moscow and the vicinity for the year 2020?
>
> Bill Kerr
> Moscow, Idaho
> billk@moscow.com
> billk@drseuss.lib.uidaho.edu
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>
> I'd like to see the following: 1) sustainable and diverse economic
> development, 2) sustainable use of natural resources, including
> agricultural and forestry practices, 3) recovery and conservation of
> natural communities, but particularly restoration of parts of the
> Palouse Prairie ecosystem (happily, a group in Moscow is already
> starting this process), 4) a vibrant University of Idaho, 5) a
> culturally rich community that is diverse while respecting the
> uniqueness of the Moscow region (not the least of which includes the
> Native American community), 6) a progressive educational system that
> meets the needs of kids who want to be laborers or rocket scientists
> (i.e., there is nothing wrong with wanting to live a life devoted to
> physical labor), and 7) a downtown with a nice community feel, including
> a couple of great bars and restaurants.
>
> How's that? Some of this is already in place, and some initiatives are
> already under way, but for some of this it might help to have a
> Vision2020 "blueprint" that directs our efforts. Is this already in
> place? If not, maybe that is something to tackle. As someone who likes
> to be organized, I support a planning process that goes something like:
> 1) define the vision through some open roundtable forum, 2) draft a
> blueprint for achieving the vision, 3) implement programs and processes
> to make the blueprint happen, 4) monitor progress and take corrective
> actions as necessary. Vision2020 is perfectly suited to take this on,
> because it transcends government, the chamber of commerce, or strictly
> developmental interests. I guess having Vision2020 play this role is
> also part of my vision for Moscow.
>
> Mike
>
> P.S. Bill, thanks for asking.
>
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