{"id":732,"date":"2019-01-24T15:48:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T20:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterfronth.wpengine.com\/?p=732"},"modified":"2019-03-07T09:57:56","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T14:57:56","slug":"waterfront-holland-vision-statement-and-guiding-principles-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waterfrontholland.org\/es\/2019\/01\/24\/waterfront-holland-vision-statement-and-guiding-principles-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterfront Holland vision statement and guiding principles announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

Har Ye Kan and David Wilkins from the Waterfront Holland team presented our proposed vision statement and guiding principles to Holland\u2019s City Council during a study session on Wednesday, Jan. 23.<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposed statement and principles focus on our broader waterfront from South Shore Village to Holland Energy Park, including the James DeYoung power plant. The statement and elements were drafted based on elements from 2,784 ideas compiled from comments, letters and surveys gathered the past four months.<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposed vision statement focuses on year-round accessibility that is affordable and inclusive to the Holland community. The statement reads:<\/span><\/p>\n

Holland\u2019s waterfront- a distinctive complement to our downtown weaving together water, land and people in a continuous thread of beauty and vibrancy\u2026 an adaptable and evolving place that celebrates a harmony of urban and natural uses\u2026 a walkable, year-round destination where water views abound, green spaces offer quiet respite and active play, and connected public access to the water is enhanced. This is the character of the waterfront we seek.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The presentation also included the guiding principles for the project focusing on accessibility, sustainability and diversity while celebrating the water.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n