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| Name of Organization: | El Morro Village |
| Date of Workshop: | July 19, 2000 |
| Number of Participants: | 6 |
| Facilitator: | J. Egly |
Summary of Assets
The group identified the following community assets during
group discussion and on written comment cards.
The Environment
Natural environment
- Beaches, vistas
- Aesthetic qualities
- Topography
- Hear the waves
- Park system
- Hiking trails
Housing / Residential Development
Downtown / Commercial Development
- Nice town to wander in
- Variety of restaurants
Transportation
The People
Activist citizenry / values / diversity
- Presbyterian Church and their community support
- Not a threatening environment
- Laid back people
- Community pride
- Mixed socio-economic
- People watching
- Hearing different languages
- Volunteer opportunities, unique
The Community
Arts and Culture
Image and Identity
- Character
- Small town fee
- Friendly and polite
- Unchanging appearance
Outside Issues
- Close proximity to other areas
Summary of Challenges
The group identified the following community challenges
during group discussion and on written comment cards.
The Environment
Natural environment
Housing / Residential Development
Downtown / Commercial Development
- Limited general shopping
- Balance tourists/ residents
- Pressure to “junk” the village
Transportation
- Traffic, parking
- Hwy 133 safety
- People movers
- Shuttle tourists at El Toro parking lot
The People
Activist citizenry / values / diversity
The Community
Economy
Governance
- Political disputes without paralysis
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
- Wetlands in lieu of waste water
Transportation
- Accessibility without pollution
- No single business service dominates, e.g. restaurants
Infrastructure
The Community
Arts and Culture
- California history center that includes art
Image and Identity
- Make the crowds transparent
- Keep everything the same
- Preserve our assets
- Historical preservation
Governance
Summary of Opportunities
The group identified the following opportunities during
group discussion and on written comment cards.
The Environment
Natural environment
- Save biking and walking paths along the entire Laguna Beach coastline
The People
Education
- Better connections to major universities
Seniors
- Maximize utilization of senior talent
Health
- Life expectancy greater in Laguna Beach than anywhere else in the US
The Community
Arts and Culture
- Expand arts community to students of all ages
Image and Identity
Economy
- Review tax structure
- Tax methodology
- Share taxes with neighboring cities and vice versus (joint venture taxes)
Governance
- El Morro
- Emerald Bay
- Irvine Cove
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