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VISION STATEMENT <br /> This Vision is as though written in the year 2020. <br /> Lexington of 2020 is a people-centered residential community in which the physical character of <br /> the town enhances the quality of life for all its residents. Our town provides an environment that <br /> is healthy, enjoyable, and enriching. We respect and appreciate diversity of all types, and provide <br /> for people of varied income levels and ages. Our intent is that our leafy, historic and inviting <br /> small'town character be preserved and enhanced for generations to come. <br /> Our coherent neighborhoods, while diverse in both residential and physical character, all provide <br /> inviting amenities and opportunities. Traffic, noise, pollution and overcrowding are elements <br /> which we reject. Easy and safe access to open and natural areas, pleasurable scenery, walking <br /> and cycling, solitude and social interaction are both common and highly valued. <br /> Work and business opportunities in the town are encouraged. The people of the town have ample <br /> opportunity to offer their intellectual skills from their homes or from business settings that are <br /> compatible with Lexington's character. We strive to enhance and balance that character with <br /> consideration of new technology and ideas. <br /> We recognize that, with limited space and resources, many types of growth will be detrimental to <br /> our quality of life. Lexington's historic places, gracious old homes, farmland and open spaces <br /> and diverse neighborhoods are effectively protected by zoning laws and other policy. We limit <br /> and direct growth through replenishment and refinement rather than through mere expansion. <br /> Our town continues to plan thoughtfully for the future. We adapt to society's transformations <br /> while realizing that we need not adopt all such trends.We recognize our role in living a <br /> sustainable lifestyle, both as an individual and as a global community. We continue to lessen our <br /> dependence upon fossil fuels, decrease our use of toxic chemicals and natural resources, and <br /> explore ways of achieving a stable population. We do this locally and through fruitful <br /> collaboration with our neighbors in nearby towns and throughout the region in efforts to protect <br /> our common environment. <br /> We in Lexington believe that the future is to be selected, not predicted. We thank our past active <br /> citizens and town employees for their concern and their foresight. We greet the future with <br /> confidence, enthusiasm, and a continuation of our caring tradition. <br /> Managing Growth-2 <br />