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The Vision 2017 Initiative It's about a movement to transform our community into the jewel of the Salinas Valley! |
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Vision 2017 "The New Alisal is the jewel of the Salinas Valley, an economic powerhouse, and a thriving community where everyone is welcome." Vision 2017 Steering Committee, December 13, 2006 |
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Notes from the Visioning Session (11/18/2006) ◊ It's about a Movement ◊ |
Frequently Asked
Questions What is Vision 2017? Vision 2017 was an outcome of SUBA's annual retreat in November 2006. It is the community's vision statement. It's what the community wants to see happen in east Salinas by 2017. More importantly, it's a vision - a dream - that SUBA and other community stakeholders committed to work towards over the next ten years. What is The New Alisal of Salinas? The phrase "The New Alisal of Salinas" is a placeholder for the community the visionaries hope to build over the next decade. "New" refers to something significantly different and improved over what is there today. "Alisal" refers to the history and culture and context of our diverse community. The visionaries added the words "of Salinas" because they felt it was important to remind the world that east Salinas is in fact an integral part of the City. What makes Vision 2017 a movement? The Community! It's a movement because the power and momentum for change comes from a group of like-minded people moving forward together for the purpose of achieving common goals and desired outcomes. This movement is somewhat unique in that the energy behind the movement comes from a joint community improvement effort involving a mix of community stakeholders, local government, educational institutions, private non-profit organizations, and more than 600 businesses. How can I get involved in the Vision 2017 movement? You can get involved simply by doing something at your home or in your neighborhood that helps to create a better quality of life in east Salinas. Here are some examples: Picking up a scrap of paper and throwing it in a garbage can or recycle bin; reporting or painting over graffiti in your neighborhood; getting to know your neighbors; getting to know the public agencies that provide services in your area; reporting suspicious activities to the police department; and sprucing up the exterior of your home and making it safer for you, your family, and your community. If you're interested in becoming directly involved in the Initiative, you may want to join one or more of the committees that are currently working on the implementation of strategies that will move us closer to Vision 2017. For more information, please call the SUBA office at (831) 796-0896. Remember, we all play a critical role in providing the fuel for the movement. How do I get more information about Vision 2017? For more information about Vision 2017 or to learn how you can become directly involved in the Vision 2017 Initiative, please call (831) 796-0896. |