Forward 2040 Chapter 2: Vision Statements
The Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan is developed around ten key themes for shaping Salisbury’s future:
RESPONSIBLY MANAGED GROWTH
Salisbury will be a regionally connected community that builds on a historic legacy and strong development standards in order to create a city that grows responsibly with accessible transportation and adequate infrastructure.
CONTEXT BASED URBAN DESIGN
Salisbury will be a city of quality and distinctive buildings and site designs characterized by a walkable scale, integrated open spaces, and a harmonious built environment.
THRIVING, LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS
Salisbury will be a community of safe and flourishing neighborhoods that offer quality, variety, and affordable housing choices for all.
SUSTAINABLE, CLEAN NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Salisbury will be a city that positively adapts to the effects of a changing climate with a built environment that enhances and protects the area’s natural resources while also seeking to reduce environmental impacts and increase community resilience to natural disasters.
RESILIENT, DIVERSE ECONOMY
Salisbury will be a community that fosters opportunities for economic growth and prosperity for all by attracting, cultivating, and retaining a strong diverse workforce. Salisbury will leverage local assets and partnerships to promote business vitality and diversity for a resilient local economy.
HEALTHY, ACTIVE COMMUNITY
Salisbury will be an active community with places to recreate, to safely walk or bicycle, and have access to locally grown food. All of these elements will foster a sense of community and provide a chance for all to live healthier lives.
EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Salisbury will be a community that works to eliminate disparities in housing, safety, health and opportunity so that all in the community can thrive regardless of race, gender, country of origin, or zip code.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE
Salisbury will be a unique and vibrant destination, protecting and leveraging its built heritage and commitment to the arts to develop a rich sense of place. Salisbury will be welcoming to all cultures and provide opportunities for everyone actively working to attract new residents.
UNIQUE, DYNAMIC DOWNTOWN
Downtown Salisbury will continue to be the heart and center of the city where history, innovation, and the arts animate the City with diversified opportunities to live, work, play and prosper.
LOCAL & REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Salisbury will be a community which thrives when engaged in strong local and regional partnerships, and foster collaboration among citizens, the business community, local educational institutions, non-profits, and governments – both in and outside of Rowan County to bolster the City’s opportunities for success.