The City of Talent is committed to creating a community that is inclusive and accessible to all of our residents. Generally, livability is a part of Talent’s Comprehensive Plan (see Element E – Economy, Policy 7 – Livability – page 148, which states in part: “The City recognizes that livability is an important factor in the location choices of some types of businesses, and the policy of maintaining livability for the benefits of City residents is further reinforced by the potential for economic benefits.” Objective 7.1: Create a community where people want to spend time beyond the exigencies of daily life. Objective 7.2: Support development of urban amenities that contribute to Talent’s livability, such as the Parks Master Plan. Objective 7.3. Support development of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities based on recommendations from the Talent Transportation System Plan. Objective 7.4. Promote education and cultural opportunities for all Talent residents. Community programs and services currently in place include Food & Friends bringing meals to seniors; Book Club; Garden Club; Harvest Festival; annual City-wide yard sale; Talent Maker City’s work to engage the senior and disabled populations; Our commitment to including substantial affordable housing in the Gateway Project development; supporting accessible transportation systems; adopting an inclusion/welcoming resolution for all residents; and implementing our IPM and other policies and practices that make our City more safe and livable.