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5. Establishing the Foundation: The Vision
Absolutely essential to the successful development of a relevant and focused strategic
document is getting the vision right. This statement should directly affect everything that the
Plan and the community seek to achieve.
The Vision should paint a picture of a desired future for the people and communities of
Chesapeake in areas where the community can make a difference through programs, policies
and strategies.
It should be noted that while this Plan addresses the future for citizens 55 and over, the Vision
is relevant to the entire community. While this Plan specifically addresses the specific needs
of the 55 and older population, it is proposed that the same vision applies to all within our
community.
After several rounds of discussion, the members of the 55 and Better Think Tank adopted the
following vision statement to guide the planning process and establish what we seek to
achieve.
Chesapeake…Community for a Lifetime...where
all
thrive with security and dignity.
