Overall Plan Guiding Principles

HANAHAN’S VISION OF THE FUTURE

Hanahan is a thriving, welcoming and diverse community, and a safe, quiet, conformable place to call home. Residents have access to many recreational amenities, including a network of biking and walking trails, entertainment, public parks, gardens, and the waterfront. Our bustling “town center” offers opportunities for social interactions and community connections. City leadership protects the community’s small-town character, preserves cultural, historic and natural resources, and prioritizes redevelopment efforts and infill opportunities over the development of new or natural areas.

OVERALL PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The following Guiding Principles shaped many of the goals and recommendations outlined in this Plan. A guiding principle does not correspond to one specific element, nor does it focus on one specific concern, but rather identifies important concepts that this plan strives to address. Each guiding principle sets the framework for several goals that provide a more specific course of action for the city to follow. These guiding principles were:

GUIDING PRINCIPLE 1: Protect the small-town character of the community and maintain a high quality of life for its residents.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE 2: Enhance the quality and range of public services offered to residents.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE 3: Facilitate responsible and sustainable growth management practices while encouraging affordable housing options.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE 4: Improve the desirability and value of land for residents, investors, and proprietors.