Virginia Beach Need to Know Contact Information

ECONOMIC VITALITY - The business of creating, sustaining, and enhancing public and private wealth in Virginia Beach, consistent with the overall well-being and quality of the Community. This includes focusing on:

• Economic Diversity and Growth
• Business Climate
• Community Environment
• Work Opportunity and Security
• Opportunity for Upward Mobility and Success
• Regional Setting and Relationships

SAFE COMMUNITY - A partnership between government and citizens creating a comprehensive and quality system that effectively prevents and responds to threats to health and safety and promotes health and safety. Taking a pro-active approach to being safe and healthy, and having access to health and safety care and services.

QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT  - A unique and diverse developed and natural environment which contributes to the City’s economy and is visually pleasing, safe, functionally and environmentally sound. It creates pride in the Community. It consists of:

• Quality commercial, public, and agricultural areas that meet Community needs.
• An efficient and safe multi-modal transportation system which provides the mobility of people and the movement of goods and services.
• Utility systems that are reliable and efficient.
• Housing and neighborhoods that are maintained to increase economic value and balanced with needs.

CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES  - The business of creating, nurturing and strengthening accessible and sustainable cultural and recreational opportunities for all ages and interests; opportunities which stimulate the mind, body, imagination and spirit, and allow for participation for personal interest, achievement, relaxation, enjoyment, and artistic expression.

QUALITY EDUCATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING  - The business of creating and continually enhancing a cooperative network of lifelong learning opportunities, facilitating access to the network, and promoting a Community focus on the importance of education and continued development of individuals. Ensuring that all children come to school “ready to learn” and that all students are empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.

FAMILY & YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES  - The business of fostering, through families, the health, economic vitality, safety and well-being of individuals in the City. Creating a partnership between members of the family, schools, government and other communities to foster opportunities to enhance the way families, live, work and play based on an acknowledgment and commitment to shared responsibility. Creating a concept of Community that will enhance the desire for collaboration to reach solutions and build trust.

QUALITY ORGANIZATION - Align the City government's shared or common resources and system processes with the city's strategy and to City Council's priorities. Support the strategic and functional delivery of services to our citizens and customers.  Provides support, direction, and services to citizens and visitors, City Council, City staff, and other entities to maintain and nurture a quality community for Virginia Beach.