These are just some of the questions that Valley Forward tackles as part of the organization’s basic agenda. We believe that in order to compete successfully for the intellectual and monetary investment necessary to achieve economic vitality, we must offer a living environment comparable or superior to the most appealing cities in the country.

That means we must find ways to sustain growth into the foreseeable future, without overwhelming the resources we have at our disposal – air, water, open space and desert vistas. It also means we must create livable communities and neighborhoods. And it may mean that creating new environments is as important as preserving the natural environment.

Valley Forward’s focus is sustainability and livability aimed at keeping our metropolitan area competitive in the new economy. There is no other organization that is better equipped and structured to tackle this agenda. We can make a difference.

Valley Forward is proud to steward Canalscape! This important initiative presents a significant opportunity to boldly shape our built environment. Canalscape uniquely intersperses urban vitality into our majestic landscape, offering an alternative to sprawl, quality places to gather, beautiful and comfortable recreational corridors, alternative transportation routes throughout the region (walking or biking instead of driving), and homegrown non-polluting energy for local use. Click the image at left for more information.