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Comprehensive Plan Mission Statement
The City of Richmond, through the Department of Metropolitan Development will provide services, and programs to preserve and enhance the economic sustainability and quality of life for its current and future residents. The City will continue to recognize the importance of local community planning with a framework of implementable land use strategies and development guidelines that will ensure a sustainable built and natural environment. The City of Richmond will work closely with Wayne County jurisdictions and other agencies as identified in the comprehensive plan to optimize resources.
Our Vision
The City of Richmond intends to be a premier Midwestern city recognized for its superior business environment, focus on education, culture and historically rich neighborhoods. Richmond will be a well-planned city, valued by its citizens for its economically vibrant and aesthetically pleasing sustainable environment. The City of Richmond and its citizens will commit to a high standard of community planning as evidenced through their involvement and participation in decision making for proper growth and development. The City of Richmond values and preserves the beauty of its natural and architectural resources and shall promote smart growth through its sustainable development philosophy.