What could an abundant, resilient, and inclusive region look like? The vision statements in these 15 sections can help us paint that picture. Each section represents a topic area like disability justice, food, or housing. At the end of each section, we have listed a number of measurable outcomes. These are indicators that we can measure and track to make sure we’re on the right path towards achieving this vision.
Arts, culture & sport
Professional development, building local audiences, funding reform…
Belonging
Mutual aid, solidarity, civic participation, youth independence, safety, representation…
Climate action
GHG emission reductions, electrification, building retrofits, composting, recycling…
Disability justice
Autonomy, education supports, public space design, liveable social assistance, healthcare accessibility…
Education
Equitable funding, multiple learning pathways, adequate staffing, community integration, free tuition…
Environment
Natural areas, groundwater, Indigenous stewardship, biodiversity, sustainable urban form, relationship to ecosystems…
Food
Urban agriculture, food sharing, strong farms, affordable and nutritious food access…
Health
Mental health support, harm reduction, primary care access, caregiver support, clean air and water, crisis support…
Housing
Shelters, managed encampments, affordability, variety of housing types, investment in public space, tenant protection, non-market housing…
Indigenous sovereignty
Land back, gathering space, treaty relationships, decolonizing service delivery, culturally-appropriate childcare, informed consent…
Labour
Living wage, local ownership, health and safety, standards for gig workers and temporary foreign workers…
Multiculturalism
Career growth opportunities, system navigation, translation and interpretation, cross-cultural learning, welcoming neighbourhoods…
Organizational capacity
Funding reform, sharing resources, representative teams, volunteerism, formal and informal spaces…
Public spaces
Community programming, abundant public amenities, inter-generational spaces, region-wide distribution, participatory decision-making…
Transportation
Accessible walking and biking routes, winter maintenance, abundant transit, affordable and fare-free programs, intercity travel…
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