Strategic Plan
About the plan
The 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan provides a framework for setting priorities and making decisions. It will guide Council and City staff over the next four years as they develop policies and deliver services to the community.
Council’s vision: Embracing nature and the arts; the most liveable city in the world
Council’s mission: To lead bold initiatives and provide our community with exceptional services and a sound financial future
Strategic priorities
To achieve Council's vision and mission, Council and City staff will focus on four strategic priority areas, each with accompanying strategic goals and objectives.
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Prioritize core services
Ensure financial sustainability
Lead with good governance
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Create complete and connected communities through balanced growth
Provide safe, efficient, and accessible transportation options
Enhance community well-being
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Protect, integrate, and enhance our natural assets
Advance climate change mitigation and adaptation
Enhance and expand parkland and open spaces
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Improve the local business climate
Enhance vibrancy through placemaking, arts, culture, heritage, and tourism
Leverage public spaces
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Corporate Project Plan
- The Council Strategic Plan provides a framework for decision-making and priority setting. Our Executive Leadership Team has worked with senior leadership team members to create a Corporate Project Plan that supports Council’s vision and align staff work with priorities identified in the strategic plan. This project plan is continually evolving as projects are completed and new projects are added.
- Any new projects recommended by staff or Council need to be aligned with the Strategic Plan’s goals and objectives. As new projects arise, they are assessed, resourced, and integrated into the Corporate Project Plan, and their priority is determined by Council.
- Corporate Planning coordinates reporting out on the Corporate Project Plan on a quarterly basis at open Council meetings. These progress reports provide an opportunity for Council and the public to understand how staff is advancing the Corporate Project Plan. The public may also view the status of any project in the Corporate Project Plan by viewing our Public Dashboard.
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