to realize our vision of becoming a community thriving in the face of the challenges of our time by building our resilience, + by fostering a sense of local community, well-being and belonging + by raising awareness of climate change, fossil fuel dependence, economic and social injustice + by empowering residents with the tools and confidence for effective, local action + by acting in the spirit of collaboration, engendering a shared, hopeful vision + by preparing by putting systems (local economy, food, energy, etc.) in place for when they're needed.