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