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Crime and drug use are declining. In general, there is a greater sense of stability, peace of mind, and hope for the future. '1 he diverse economy fosters the expansion and iynproveBnent of our education system, so that our youth can fill the available jobs. ~ ~Ihnl~ Sfa~le Vlsl~a~a~ 1{nat~ f~.aua`i has a vibrant, stable visitor industry, with high occupancy rates and a strong mix of first-time and return visitors. Kauai is known not only as the Carden Island _ a place of outstandiaag mountain and coastal scenery, but also as a commua~ity friendly to ~tisitors and a place whose residents and businesses nurture the natural ~;nvironr~tent and cultural traditions. Visitors can choose among a variety of activities: relaxed recreation and entertainment, in either basic or luxury accommodations; touring by motorized vehicle or by bicycle; adventures in ocean aa~d wilderness exploration; and unique cultural experiences. Kauai is known for its extra~inary variety of activities. While it is a major visitor destination, Kauai maintains its raral crater. I..iarnited in height and size, visitor accoruntodatiores and attractions are designed to complement the rural sig. l~e~ost hotels and resort facilities are located in the major resort yeas of l~rinceviile, ~ailua-Kapa `a, Lihu `e/Alukoli `i, and Po `ipie. T3evelopment is aged to feature the natural environment, using tropical l"lawaiian architecture and natural materials. Tr~c flow is controlled to mainimize noise and crowding. The island is safe, and commercial and public facilities are clean and well-maintained. Kaua`i's residents, businesses, and government care for visitors a~€d nurture il$c visitor industry. They share a common understanding that "The environment is the economy, our natural capital, the basis of our economic survival and success." Togeer; they Akan for visitor ind~~stx3+ develop~€ent ~=hich is compa~Isle =~~ith the environment, ~uppo the community's quality of life, mad sustains the qualities which attract visitors. Visitors occupy various types of accommodations, buy frorei local businesses, and bring outside money into the Kauai economy. Kauai attracts higher-spending visitors, and their average length of stay is increasing because of e wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. hotels and other resort accommodations have an average occupancy of 80 percent. Average wages and benefits for industry employees are the highest in the state. In Kaua`i's original visitor destination areas, older buildings have been renovated or replaced, consistent with architectural gugdehnes and envu~onmental requssements. With the exception of a few larger hotels, resort accommodations built since the year 2000 are smaller, more low-key and intimate. I~ew visitor accommodations on the Nest Side, designed with community input, consist of inn- and residential-style buildings. Vacation rentals, inns, and bed and breakfasts provide alternative visitor accomodations, 'T'hey are licensed and monitored by professional associations, which promote cooperative relationships with neighbors. I'eoplc visit Kauai to learn about 1-Iawaiian culture. Ancient 1-la~vaii~.n sites and cultural. practices are presented with respect and authenticity. fihey acre protected, restored and interpreted appropriately. Sonic areas are off-limits and visited only under approved V'ssi~aa f~ ICaua"i . 2-9