The path to Oro Valley’s future starts here!
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Oro Valley voices are shaping the future! Over the past year, nearly 9,000 ideas, suggestions and comments from residents have set the foundation for OV’s Path Forward, the community’s next 10-year action plan, also known as a general plan. Now, all residents—especially youth—are invited to join a Resident Working Group and take the next step in shaping the future of Oro Valley. Your voice is needed! This is your opportunity to spark action in your community!
Another milestone achieved: Draft Vision & Guiding Principles
Approximately 130 residents participated in the Wordsmith Challenge, helping improve the draft vision and 13 guiding principles to ensure they honored the resident’s voices heard over the past year. The improved draft vision and guiding principles were accepted by the Oro Valley Town Council on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
DRAFT VISION STATEMENT: Oro Valley is a community where all residents have access to valued amenities, activities, services and opportunities to live, work, shop, dine and play. The Town maintains its strong sense of community by prioritizing public safety, natural beauty, scenic views, outdoor recreation, arts and culture.
Town Council’s acceptance signifies the drafts are ready for use by Resident Working Groups to continue building the plan over the next year. The vision and guiding principles set the framework for the plan and will remain in draft form until the plan is complete.
While this marks a significant milestone, there is still much work to be done, and your participation is critical. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Next step: Resident Working Groups
Starting in January 2025, the Resident Working Groups will begin meeting to continue building upon this draft framework. Using the extensive guidance provided by residents over the past year, working groups will craft specific goals, policies, and action items.
The working groups will focus on topics important to OV’s quality of life, such as: community, parks, recreation, trails, arts, culture, safety, development, housing, transportation, water conservation, environment, climate, employment, tourism, business development, and Town finances. These group conversations will result in a draft plan that honors resident voices heard over the past year.
Meetings will be held primarily online, with in-person options as needed to ensure flexibility and convenience. The number of meetings for each working group will vary based on the group size, subject matter, and pace of discussion.
Sign up for a Resident Working Group today at OVPathForward.com.
Everyone’s voice is needed to ensure our 10-year action plan reflects the community’s values and priorities. Stay up‐to‐date and get involved by visiting OVPathForward.com.