built social people & economic communities natural The role of people and their communities is reflected in the recovery vision: Affected communities re-establish their quality of life, take opportunities to meet future community needs and reduce future exposure to hazards and risks. Marlborough CDEM Group and recovery support agencies will support communities to achieve this vision. 8.4 The values of Marlborough communities. Marlborough CDEM Group’s understanding of the values of local communities arises from MDC’s engagement throughout the region. This includes the engagement process on MDC’s draft 2018-2028 Long Term Plan. The Long-Term Plan addresses three key priorities: looking after the environment, building and maintaining our infrastructure and investing in economic development. Public feedback on the draft Long Term Plan suggests that the values of Marlborough communities strongly reflect the themes of ‘people’ and ‘place’: Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2017-2022 Page 61