In general, Borden-Carleton's planning vision can be described as:

     Borden-Carleton will facilitate choices for residential living and beneficial economic development, including ways to promote the continued viability of agriculture, through the allocation of compatible land uses, the conservation of resources and the environment, and the effective provision of municipal services and infrastructure.

To give further definition to the planning vision, Borden-Carleton has identified several board goals that highlight the desires of the community and describe how Borden-Carleton wishes to see development occur over the next ten years. These planning goals are provided further definition in the Objectives and Policies contained in section 8 of this Plan (see also Appendix 1 - Official Plan Map).

Economic

•  Increase the economic base by accommodating in appropriate locations the expansion and diversification of beneficial industrial and commercial land use.

Physical

• Minimize land use conflicts through the sitting of development in an efficient and orderly manner which is properly integrated with existing development.
• Maintain existing and increase potential for new residential areas which are desirable and attractive for healthy, safe and enjoyable living.
• Maintain and improve municipal services and utilities to sustain existing development and facilitate future development.
• Maintain the significance of agriculture, by encouraging the enhancement of the viability of the agricultural industry through preservation of quality agricultural land.

Social

• Ensure a satisfactory quality of life by guiding the development of the built environment.
• Maintain a variety of community activities and services to meet the diverse lifestyle needs of all residents.
• Provide all residents with an opportunity to participate in planning activities.

Environment

• Maintain and enhance environmental quality throughout the community through responsible land use and activities.
• Protect important sensitive elements in the natural environment for future generations.

Implementation and Review

• Implement policies of the Plan through the administrative tools such as the Development Bylaw.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the plan through periodic reviews, amending the Plan as necessary.