Guiding Principles

Feel free to download the word document of these guiding principles and make comments/changes.  Email these to danna@civilresources.com or drop off comments at Town Hall.

Cultivate Innovation and Economic Diversity

• Spur reinvestment in downtown
• Attract non-polluting employers to the eastern corridor
• Implement  the Economic Development Council's Action Plan
• Build to create enduring value and beauty to enhance Lyons' character

Capitalize on Lyons' Assets

• Celebrate the river
• Promote the abundant opportunities to connect with nature, outdoor  recreation
• Make the most of Lyons' quality schools, artist and musician community and well-educated, passionate, involved citizenry
• Take advantage of Lyons' proximity to Boulder, Longmont, Denver, Loveland, Fort Collins, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests

Strive for a Healthy, Inclusive Community

• Encourage social networking, civic engagement, personal recreation, community involvement and other activities designed to create social bonds between individuals and groups
• Create a spirit of openness and opportunity for everyone
• Promote a diverse range of housing options (both ownership and rental) for all income levels
• Promote life-long learning
• Connect surrounding forests and open lands to parks, river, and natural areas to encourage biodiversity and healthy habitat
• Focus on protecting air, water and environmental quality and on reducing consumption of resources and waste
• Expand transportation options to reduce dependence on automobiles

Support and Expand Tourism

• Highlight Lyons' heritage, cultural opportunities, recreational offerings and natural resources
• Enhance Lyons' curb appeal:  invest in gateways, landscaping, enforce codes
• Emphasize Lyons' destinations and activities
• Continue to support existing festivals and events while promoting new and diverse community activities that bring citizens and visitors together

Catalyze community partnerships

• Forge public-private partnerships within Lyons and across Boulder County and the region to address common challenges and to take advantage of opportunities
• Foster a collaborative, proactive culture