Draft Visioning Statement

The Coburg Community Vision Statement draft is now ready for public comment!

The draft Visioning Statement is below. For public comment, please follow this link for a survey.

Public comment will be taken until June 7th.

Draft Visioning Statement:

The lovely City of Coburg is a safe, historic, neighborly community, whose residents enjoy a slower-paced, small town, quality of life.  The charming Main Street, rich agricultural heritage and vintage homes are celebrated with numerous family-friendly events, gatherings, and festivals.  The spiritual life of the community fosters an atmosphere that is welcoming to all.  The community center is home to a library, art gallery, technology center, and programs for residents old and young.  Clear and respectful communication between government, business and residents, as well as a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy are at the heart of making all of this happen.

While Coburg enjoys close proximity to a metropolitan area, it maintains its own resources and services including responsive and well-equipped fire, police, and public works departments. Residents appreciate the city’s beautifully maintained parks, treed streets, green spaces, and well-lit bike and walking paths, all in the context of a distinguished historic town. Children benefit from proximity to high quality, locally managed schools, and Coburg’s clean, well-maintained streets, feature an attractive range of housing options that reflect the city’s attention to thoughtful growth.

Coburg’s historic downtown showcases beautifully preserved buildings accommodating a diverse and inviting array of locally owned, culturally congruent businesses, including antique stores, restaurants, grocery stores and markets. The vibrant economic environment fosters entrepreneurship, generates jobs, and builds on Coburg’s prominence as a popular visitor destination.  As a unique and welcoming community, Coburg sustains the heart and soul of its rich traditions, while continuously embracing its exciting future.