New Brighton is a special community that is guided by eight underlying principles:
Having a Diverse Population – New Brighton believes that in diversity lies the strength and richness of a healthy community. The city wishes to embrace people of all socioeconomic, age, ethnic, race and religious backgrounds as we grow into the future.
Providing Well-Maintained Housing – The city will seek to make sure its workforce has local options to live regardless of their economic level.
Maintaining and Supporting a Healthy Business Environment – New Brighton prides itself on being a place where businesses can thrive and grow, and policy decisions reflect this goal.
Strengthening Community Connections – Whether looking at drainage systems, trails or fiber-optic lines, the city is continually striving to improve connections internally and to the greater metropolitan area.
Creating Places to Gather and Interact – New Brighton is excited to welcome businesses that offer a unique and exciting user experience.
Celebrating Parks as Activity Centers – An extensive park system serves our neighborhoods and businesses alike.
Creating a Sense of Place – New Brighton’s embrace of creativity can be seen in approvals for interesting architecture, murals and other unique design elements.
Maintaining Safe and Attractive Streets – The city thinks long-term with its street improvements to the benefit of businesses and residents alike.
If this sounds like the city for you, we look forward to making New Brighton your new home!