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PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL VISION PRINCIPLES FOR THE YEAR 2030 For the year 2030, Portsmouth City Council envisions a community and a government having the qualities set forth in these vision principles. City Council makes a commitment that it will strive to achieve this vision through its various official actions and decisions. CHANGE AND NEW DIRECTIONS Portsmouth will remain alert to the challenges of an ever-changing world by recognizing and understanding new technological, organizational, economic, and social developments at the earliest opportunity. Portsmouth will use change for the purpose of seizing opportunities to benefit our citizens. A ROBUST ECONOMY FOR WORKING MEN AND WOMEN Portsmouth will have a robust and prospering economy, based largely on its traditional bases of the military, the maritime field, retail, and health care. There will be plentiful work opportunities in the skilled trades for working men and women, and for professionals. LEADING MARITIME CENTER Portsmouth is a historic waterfront city. It will remain true to this tradition and become the epicenter of the regional maritime economy. To that end, it will continue to expand on its traditional maritime base by aiding and supporting the maritime economy of tile region, and by capitalizing on growth opportunities created by the vast, modern marine terminals located in Portsmouth, including the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, the APM Portsmouth Terminal, and the Craney Island Terminal, as well as additional growth opportunities in recreational boating and commercial maritime activities along underutilized sections of its waterfront. The growth in Portsmouth's maritime economy will cause growth not only in skilled jobs for workers, but also for professional offices. LIFELONG LEARNING COMMUNITY Education is the foundation of our social, political, and economic well being and is the top priority of the City. Through collaborative efforts of City Council, the School Board, and the private sector, Portsmouth has exceptional public and private schools. This includes learning opportunities for early childhood, primary and secondary education, higher education, career technical training, and workforce development. Its preferred educational system has made Portsmouth a top choice for employers and families. NEIGHBORHOODS AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY Portsmouth will continue to be a "city of neighborhoods." Portsmouth citizens will continue to feel a part of, and loyal to their neighborhoods and their city. They will have a strong sense of place and of belonging to their community. Portsmouth will be a place where all citizens feellike they belong, and where they'll be proud to belong.