Our City's Founder, Col. Thomas Baker, died in 1872 but what if he were able to "Go Back to the Future" and see what his "Field" looks like "Today"--- sometime during the year 2020??? What would he see? What would you hope he would see?

In January 2001, the Bakersfield Vision 2020 Report was released, capturing the community priorities and vision for the future of Bakersfield. This document is used by government officials, businesses, organizations and individuals to help plan and grow Bakersfield.

A "company store" has been developed for purchase of promotional material and a website has been developed specific to the Bakersfield Life As It Should Be brand. Visit the store at www.BakersfieldLifeAsItShouldBe.org.

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The Vision for Greater Bakersfield is achievable because it represents what our residents want as witnessed by the broad base of individuals and organizations who have stepped forth to serve as ushers and stewards of the process. Great Bakersfield is filled with "can-do" people who will work together with a "can-do" attitude to make it all happen.

Many in the community have already begun to implement certain elements of the Action Plan, while other elements are in development for near term implementation. Implementation of some elements will take, at times, unprecedented collaboration between individuals and organizations that remain steadfastly committed to the long-term Vision of this great community.

To encourage success in implementing the Action Plan, Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020 Inc. will continue, with specific purpose of championing, encouraging and monitoring the Action Plan's implementation by the community.

And so it is with great honor and pride that we present the Vision 2020 Action Plan to all citizens of our great community!