On May 8, 2007 the City Council adopted the Sunnyvale Community Vision. This document is the result of the Community Visioning Project and Festival (background described below). It will serve as the guiding structure to the General Plan. The Community Vision document Element is available on line by clicking here.
Background on the Community Vision Element
On March 6, 2007 the Sunnyvale City Council reviewed the Summary Report for the community visioning process that took place on the fall of 2006. The Council approved the recommended community values and vision for the future, and directed staff to incorporated them in the Community Vision Element of the general plan.
A copy of the Summary Report is available by clicking here.
The background document, Current Conditions, Future Choices: A Community Guide to Sunnyvale describes Sunnyvale’s history, it’s present conditions, and the issues and opportunities which it may face in the future. A copy of this report is available by clicking here.
Community Visioning Festival Background
The public turnout for the Community Visioning Festival on October 28, 2006 exceeded the expectations of Sunnyvale City staff, and provided a broad range of community commentary. As the City prepared for its once-in-a-decade major revision to the General Plan, the Visioning Festival was a unique opportunity for residents, business owners and others to voice their opinions on how the City should continue to develop.
About 180 people attended the morning-long mixture of displays, working sessions and a wrap-up barbeque in order to have the opportunity to create a vision for Sunnyvale’s future. Many applauded the efforts the City has undertaken to create the current environment, but new and ongoing issues were also raised. Housing, schools and commitment to environmental issues were frequently-raised topics. Residents and business encouraged the City to be on the cutting edge of smart growth and sustainable development.
Moore Iacofano Goltsman (MIG), Inc., a Berkeley, California-based planning and design firm, facilitated the public meetings at the Visioning Festival, which was held at the Sunnyvale Community Center.
If you have any questions, please contact alee@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.