Village of Folsom, LA

the goals.
following:
The Vision Statement strives to accomplish the
Provide a guide for the rest of the plan;
Keep the planning process on track;
Provide a hook upon which to hang ideas and information;
and
Set the framework for meaningful questions and future
development decisions.
Without a Vision Statement, identifying issues and creating goals
and objectives are often unconnected to anything meaningful.
After compiling and reviewing the data received from the
community at large through an early visioning process, and
multiple community meetings, it was decided to craft one unifying
Vision Statement, and six issue specific Vision Statements
encompassing community-related elements. The Vision for Folsom
is as follows:
In 2025, Folsom will be an attractive and safe
place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.
The Village will be recognizable as both an
equestrian and nursery center and a stable
residential community; it will have an
identifiable Village Center; environmental,
community, and recreational assets; quality
governmental and educational institutions;
convenient access to surrounding communities;
and strong economy with employment
opportunities and local services.
The Vision for Folsom is:
To continue to grow, providing a home to young families
and retirees while maintaining a strong sense of small-town
values and citizen involvement. The Village will preserve
and promote its historic/environmental resources and
community attractiveness by encouraging high-quality
residential development and housing choice.
To develop a viable Village Center sustained by quality
shopping, governmental services and a mix of businesses
that will translate into employment opportunities and an
expanded tax base. The Village Center will also provide
open space and a gathering space for residents.
To develop and enhance the agricultural and horse-related
industries in the Village in such a manner that encourages
preservation and reduces conflicts between land uses.
To be known as a desirable destination, offering a wide
variety of arts and cultural events, recreational
opportunities, dining, shopping and other attractions.
To have sound, stable infrastructure that meets the needs
of citizens and businesses including streets, water,
drainage, transportation options, public safety, public
facilities, etc.
To be a municipal government that works collaboratively
with citizens and other government agencies to plan for
and respond to citizen needs and provide timely, efficient
and effective customer services.
Village of Folsom, LA
Comprehensive Master Plan
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