About this section

What do we want the Treasure Valley to look like in the future? And what do we need to do to get there? Vision for the Valley is a Statesman editorial project designed to encourage the community -- and its leaders -- to make the decisions that will position the Treasure Valley for prosperity. We invite readers and leaders to join the discussion.

• Vision for the Valley strategic plan

Survey

The POPULUS Citizen Satisfaction survey is an opportunity for you to provide feedback to your elected leaders about your satisfaction with your city, your county, state, and federal government, and with your local community newspaper. Your opinion is very important.

• Click here to take the survey

Get involved

We plan to keep the Vision for the Valley project going, and we’d like your help. Send a letter voicing your support. Volunteer to take part in a steering committee or task force. E-mail us at vision@idahostatesman.com

Video

• Idaho Statesman summit to define a vision for the Treasure Valley #4
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• Idaho Statesman summit to define a vision for the Treasure Valley #2
• Idaho Statesman summit to define a vision for the Treasure Valley #1

Forums

• Vision for the Valley comment forum
• What's your Vision for the Valley?

Have other thoughts about our quality of life?

• Send us a letter to the editor: E-mail editorial@idahostatesman.com
• Fax to 377-6449
• Mail to P.O. Box 40, Boise, ID 83707.Be sure to mark your letter “Vision for the Valley.” Letters must be 200 words or less and include your phone number and address for verification.

Vision

We treasure our Valley
as a creative, caring and involved community. We will take
bold action to ensure a vibrant and diverse economy, a
well-trained work force, safe and active neighborhoods,
lifelong learning and growth opportunities for all,
and an attractive and sustainable environment.
Working together, we believe the Valley can
be the most innovative, prosperous and
healthy community of our size.