Board says use other cities' language selectively; aims for a 'pretty' public-facing plan with technical appendix

Sep 25, 2026

Members reviewed sample plans from Carmel and Alexandria, favoring accessible, inspirational wording for the plan's front pages and a separate technical strategic-plan appendix for policy details.

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Board members reviewed language examples from other cities (Carmel, Alexandria) and agreed that while structural or programmatic ideas could be borrowed, the public-facing language should reflect Winter Park's distinct identity. Several members praised Carmel's conversational, inspirational phrasing as something to emulate for the plan's front pages.

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