Judith Hehir Oct 20, 2009:

Agreed, Tony. I already cast my vote for Jack's suggestion.

Tony M Oct 20, 2009:

Yes, Judith... I think you're right; the source text is clearly flawed EN, but I think it's fairly easy to see what the true intended meaning was. Jack's reading as 'well provided for' seems to me to capture the right idea.

Judith Hehir Oct 20, 2009:

I imagine the idea is that the needs of the residents of XXXX will be well met.

B D Finch Oct 20, 2009:

Well or ill met, neither of these is appropriate: "A man meets an old friend walking down the street, he might greet him with a "Well met, my firend, how have you been?". It's an archaic expression. ..."
forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=260398

"Oberon: Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania.

Titania: What, jealous Oberon?—Fairies, skip hence. I have forsworn his bed and company. ..."
forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=176102

foghorn (asker) Oct 20, 2009:

Foregoing idea: Citizens need access to good public services, which is in constant development and adapts to the needs of the citizens.