Summary of Assets

The group identified the following community assets during group discussion and on written comment cards.

The Environment

Natural environment

• Climate
• Beach

Downtown / Commercial Development

• Small shops

Infrastructure

• Citizen sensitive PD

The People

Activist citizenry / values / diversity

• Diversified
• Civic pride
• Community involvement

Health

• City sponsored HIV community

The Community

Arts and Culture

• Arts

Image and Identity

• Sense of community
• Small town
• Accessibility ? village atmosphere
• Open space controlled growth
• Progressively minded

Summary of Challenges

The group identified the following community challenges during group discussion and on written comment cards.

The People

Education

• Prevention awareness

Community organizations

• Laguna Shanti visibility
• Continue high level of services

Seniors

• Gentrification of Laguna Beach

Activist citizenry / values / diversity

• Complacency ? people living with HIV
• Spirit of social awareness
• Maintain diversity
• Employment of HIV positive individuals
• Reach all segments of community

The Community

Image and Identity

• Village atmosphere

Governance

• Accessibility ? city commitment

Summary of Visions

The group identified the following as major visions for Laguna Beach during group discussion and on written comment cards.

The Environment

Natural environment

• Maintain open space
• Clean beaches, ocean
• No oil derricks

Housing / Residential Development

• Affordable housing

Downtown / Commercial Development

• Village atmosphere
• Resident serving businesses

Transportation

• No parking problems, traffic
• Pedestrian friendly

Infrastructure

• Underground utilities
• Senior center/ community center

The People

Activist citizenry / values / diversity

• Tolerant and highly educated
• Diversity

Health

• Free of HIV
• Maximum reduction of HIV

Summary of Opportunities

The group identified the following opportunities during group discussion and on written comment cards.

The People

Children/youth

• Educating youth

Activist citizenry / values / diversity

• Civic awareness

The Community

Governance

• Involve broad population

Community buy-in