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1.6 <br />Grounded Vision and Goals <br />As we navigate our future, maintaining a <br />sustainable balance between environmental <br />stewardship, social equity, and economic <br />sufficiency is paramount. The values articulated by <br />our community in the adopted Community <br />Development Plans (CDP) are synthesized to form <br />a singular vision statement for Hawaii Island. This <br />vision statement represents the ability to plan for <br />the future in alignment with community values. <br />The goals of the General Plan were formulated by <br />incorporating concepts and value statements from <br />the 2005 General Plan and the various CDPs. These <br />foundational documents provided a <br />comprehensive understanding of the community's <br />priorities and aspirations. By integrating those <br />established values and principles, the General Plan <br />ensures continuity and reflects the collective vision <br />of Hawaii Island residents, guiding sustainable <br />development while honoring our unique cultural <br />and environmental heritage. These goals are listed <br />alongside the chapter they pertain to. The four <br />primary chapters of the Plan encompass the <br />sustainability pillars of environment, community, <br />and economy., as outlined in the Hawaii State <br />Planning Act Goals (HRS, Section 226-4). <br />General Plan Vision Statement <br />Hawaii Island is an exemplary leader with healthy and resilient communities <br />that are built by sustainable development, a thriving and diversified local <br />economy, and collaborative biocultural stewardship. <br />General Plan Chapter Goal <br />Collaborative Biocultural Natural and cultural resources are thriving and sustainably managed, <br />Stewardship preserved, and restored to maintain our unique and diverse environment. <br />Addressing Climate Ensure a just transition to a climate resilient island by addressing the causes <br />Change for Island -Wide and impacts of climate change through incorporating equitable climate <br />Health mitigation and adaptation priorities into policies, programs, infrastructure, <br />and decision -making. <br />Sustainable We strategically apply progressive land use strategies incorporating <br />Development & indigenous and contemporary knowledge and place -based practices to <br />Resilient Communities direct and manage growth for the health, safety, and emergency response <br />and preparedness services for our communities. <br />Each community is connected by a multimodal and modernized <br />transportation network that provides a system for safe, efficient, and <br />comfortable movement of people and goods. <br />1.0 Introduction I County of Hawaii General Plan <br />34 <br />