Character Towns, small and large, build social cohesion, community connections, civic trust and hometown pride with • strong neighborhoods, • successful development corridors, • superior schools, • a holistic system of open spaces, • resilient and effective infrastructure systems and • vibrant downtowns with restaurants, shops, offices, libraries, museums, theaters, city halls, post offices and parks. Trustworthy institutions are critical. Sociability and civility are the core values that support the city’s economic and physical sustainability.