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

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.

"We were all very impressed with the document that they had come up with ... it's graphically beautiful, easy to read, extremely well organized and the language in it is very inspirational," a committee member said while recommending selective adoption of that style. The liaison and communications director will work together: staff will compile the board's chosen phrases and Teresa will prepare a visually appealing front section, with the full strategic-plan outline included as a separate, more technical appendix.