Our Vision for SAFE, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
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WE ENVISION safe, healthy people in the Coastal Bend where residents enjoy active, wholesome lifestyles that increase community wellness and wellbeing. The Coastal Bend is well prepared for major emergencies and is a safe and secure place for all its residents and visitors. Improved law enforcement programs have greatly reduced crime, enhancing the safety of neighborhoods, schools, streets, parks and urban areas. Education, prevention and treatment programs have helped reduce poverty, homelessness and untreated mental illness. All Coastal Bend neighborhoods have a greater sense of safety and pride, promoting litter control, building renovation and cleanup, while fostering greater ownership in and responsibility for our community. We nurture and support our families, youth and seniors. Parental education and improved activities for children and young people make the Coastal Bend a wonderful place for our kids to grow and thrive.

Crime and Safety

1 A Safe Region for All. The Coastal Bend is a safe region for all its residents and visitors, with safe streets, schools, neighborhoods, parks and urban areas.

2 Emergency Preparedness. Coastal Bend institutions and residents are well-prepared for major emergencies, including natural disasters, pandemic illness, industrial accidents or other crises.

3 Enhanced Law Enforcement. The Coastal Bend has enhanced its law enforcement presence and training to uphold the law, hold people accountable and respond to all parts of the region.

4 Reduced Crime Levels. Crime in the Coastal Bend has been significantly reduced with much lower rates of illegal drug use, domestic violence, child abuse, graffiti and gang activity.

5 Alternatives to Gangs. The Coastal Bend has successfully developed and promoted alternative activities for children and youth to keep them from being drawn to gangs and crime.

Poverty and Social Welfare

6 No Neighborhood Left Behind. Every neighborhood in the Coastal Bend is developed and supported, ensuring that all residents enjoy the benefits of living in a thriving, prosperous region.

7 Reduction of Poverty, Homelessness and Mental Illness. Coastal Bend communities respond to their most needy residents, with continual efforts to reduce or eliminate poverty, homelessness and untreated mental illness.

8 Food, Shelter and Treatment Services. The Coastal Bend has appropriate food, shelter and treatment services available for the indigent and domestic violence victims, ensuring no one has to sleep on the streets.

9 Poverty Prevention Education. Enhanced educational programs and economic development activities in the Coastal Bend have helped reduce and prevent conditions that create poverty.

Quality of Life and Livability

10 Clean, Affordable, Livable Communities. All Coastal Bend communities are clean, livable and affordable places, where people are able to meet their economic, educational, health and cultural needs.

Community Pride, Appearance and Cleanliness

11 Neighborhood Health, Safety and Pride. Coastal Bend neighborhoods have established a greater sense of health, safety and pride, promoting ownership in and responsibility for our community.

12 Elimination of Litter. Coastal Bend communities have virtually eliminated litter in our streets and on our beaches, with accessible public trash cans and responsive residents who dispose of trash properly.

13 Visual Improvement of Roadways. Communities have improved and continue to maintain landscaping along roadways and in public spaces, improved signage and lighting and reduced visual pollution such as utility lines.

14 Building Renovation and Cleanup. Coastal Bend cities have appealing architecture, cleaned up or re-used abandoned and historic buildings and enforced building codes to prevent eyesores.

15 Clean Beaches and Parks. Coastal Bend beaches, paths and parks are clean, well maintained and inviting to use, with natural landscaping and an abundance of shade trees and greenery.

Health and Wellness

16 Healthy Lifestyles. Coastal Bend communities encourage and promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages, incomes and backgrounds.

17 Improved Health Care Access. The Coastal Bend has greatly improved healthcare that is available and accessible to all its residents, including pre-natal care for all expectant mothers.

18 Comprehensive Regional Healthcare Center. Corpus Christi is a comprehensive regional healthcare center with a complete range of services so residents rarely travel to other cities for needed care.

19 Reduced Teen Pregnancy, Drug Use and STDs. The Coastal Bend has successfully reduced the incidence of teen pregnancy, drug use, sexually transmitted diseases, and related disease and illness.

20 Critical Health Trends. High rates of diabetes, obesity and other critical health issues in the Coastal Bend have been comprehensively addressed and reduced.
Recreation

21 Exercise, Fitness and Outdoor Activities. Coastal Bend communities place a stronger emphasis on exercise, fitness and outdoor activities to support a healthier lifestyle.

22 Recreational Facilities. Coastal Bend communities increased the number of recreational facilities and playing fields, including hiking and biking trails located throughout the region.

23 Outdoor Adventure Opportunities. Coastal Bend residents take full advantage of the wellness opportunities based on outdoor adventures and our natural environment.

24 Dog Parks. Coastal Bend communities have created more dog parks that address the recreational needs of pet owners and non-pet owners alike.

Seniors, Youth and Families

25 Increased Parent Education and Involvement. Coastal Bend parents and families are educated for greater involvement with their children, promotig healthy early childhood development and strengthening local families.

26 Activities for Children, Families and Youth. The Coastal Bend has a wide variety of entertainment and activities for children, families and young adults, including increased opportunities to accommodate their recreational needs.

27 Safety of Children. Coastal Bend communities are especially safe places for children to grow, thrive and play.

28 Youth Activities and Activity Centers. Safe, appropriate activities and places for youth to go are available throughout the Coastal Bend, keeping them active, engaged and off the streets.

29 Supportive Lifestyle for Seniors. The Coastal Bend offers a supportive lifestyle for its senior citizens and retirees, including quality health care, affordable housing, active senior centers throughout the region, and related amenities, services and activities.