UPDATED: The City of Redmond's Vision Statement

The City of Redmond's Vision Statement:  "A community of connected neighborhoods with vibrant urban centers - inspired by nature, powered by innovation, and committed to excellence." 

Nature:  

Creeks, Sammamish River and Lake Sammamish (riparian & in-stream habitat)
Tree canopy, green ridges and hills   
Open space and wetlands (mostly developed except for Hartman, Keller and Evans Creek)
Distant mountains
Fish and Wildlife

A community of connected neighborhoods inspired by Nature:

Woodlands, trees, creeks, wildlife, river, trails
Green Redmond community forestry stewardship
Community and public works parks (BehindSafeway, Grasslawn trail,Smith wetlands,Ferral-McWirther's Macky Creek, Perrigo forested wetland)
Green, wooded neighborhoods protected from urbanization, neighborhood parks.
Outdoor recreation (Wildlife sightings, Powerline trail, Hartman trails, and BMX biking)
Art:  Sammamish River Trail pubic work art. Grasslawn Park, Community Centers
Culture:  biking, salmon, Bear Creek, tree preservation,Perrigo Springs
Neighborhood views of Mt. Rainier, the Cascades and Olympics 
Community health: Trail walking, hiking, biking, running, crewing, swimming, fishing

Vibrant urban centers:  Overlake and Downtown.  One Redmond Foundation.

Powered by innovation:  Microsoft and other technology companies. One Redmond

Committed to excellence:  Council, Mayor, Commissioners and other volunteers, schools

Bob Yoder, opinion