Newport Beach in 2025: Draft Vision Statement

In the year 2050, Newport Beach is renowned as a coastal beacon of natural splendor, unparallelled amenities, and dynamic culture. The City maintains a superior quality of life by successfully balancing the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. Newport Beach is a distinguished city adorned with unique villages, coastal resources, and natural open spaces; creating a unique sense of place in an idyllic setting. A destination for many, Newport Beach offers a sophisticated lifestyle with access to luxury amenities and activities. The City’s commitment to the protection of the natural environment has made Newport Beach a leader of environmental stewardship in the region. Strong partnerships with outside agencies and organizations have cultivated successful collaboration on regional transportation, land use, coastline, and other issues of mutual concern. The sweeping views of and access to beaches, the harbor, and the coast have been preserved and are maintained for future generations.


Growth and development have been accommodated in a manner that seamlessly blends new and old into the fabric of the community, keeping pace with changing community needs while maintaining adequate infrastructure and a high quality of life. The needs of the community are met through a variety of strategically located uses including vibrant commercial services, offices and employment centers, public facilities including community centers and libraries, parks and open space, schools, residential neighborhoods, and visitor-serving uses. Strategic planning and infrastructure investments continue to protect the health and longevity of the built and natural environment. Adaptation and resilience are central to all decision-making and have empowered Newport Beach to maintain a vibrant coastal lifestyle that strengthens the local economy. The City’s world-class public safety services safeguard its residents and visitors, creating safe and friendly neighborhoods. Residents champion arts, culture, and education as pillars of the community and take pride in their historic legacy. The community embraces innovation and their visionary outlook has positioned them as frontrunners in best practices for adopting new technologies. Newport Beach is distinguished for its beauty, culture, resilience, and inclusivity for residents of all stages of life and backgrounds.