Official Plan Review - Phase II CITIZEN REFERENCE PANEL
Official Plan Review Vahid Ghomashchi, Director of Planning September 2013
VISION AND KEY VALUES 1.The Town of Stratford is building a better community where every person is respected and has the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. 2.The Town of Stratford encourages all members of the community to share their views and ideas to help make Stratford the best possible place to live. 3.The Town of Stratford is committed to Building a strong local economy, Preserving our heritage, Celebrating our diverse culture and Respecting the natural environment entrusted to us for present and future generations. Open, Accountable and Collaborative Governance System
STRATEGIC VISION 1.SUSTAINABILITY 2.RESULTS MATTER & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 3.ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY COLLABORATION CONSULTATION COMMUNICATION Information Consultation Collaboration Information Feedback Information
COLLABORATIVE PLANNING INCREASING SOCIAL RELATIONS SHARING KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE BUILDING CAPACITY IMPROVING TRUST MAKING CONSENSUS; and MAKING PLAN and FUTURE TOGETHER
WHAT IS OFFICIAL PLAN A SET OF LONG-TERM STRATEGIC POLICY A ROAD-MAP TO REACH A DESIRED DESTINATION A LEGAL FONDATION OF A DEVELOPMENT BYLAW
OP ROLE & POSITION DEVELOPMENT BYLAW OFFICIAL PLANPLANNING ACT
OP FRAMEWORK VISIONOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS WHERE DO WE WISH TO GO? VALUES & FINAL DESTINATION HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE THESE? WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE? ISSUES WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ELEVATION ELABORATION / PRACTICAL
OP COMPONENTS CATEGORIES / ISSUESOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS GOVERNANCE LAND USE HOUSING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECREATION ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
OP REVIEW PROCESS ONLINE CONSULTATION CITIZEN REFERENCE PANEL PUBLIC REVIEW COUNCIL APPROVAL
OP REVIEW ONLINE 505 visitors 152 people submitted data 9 topics in 3 Sections: OBJECTIVES POLICIES PLACED – BASED INTERESTS/WISHES
CITIZEN REFEENCE PANEL A Group of Volunteers Representing the Community. They Several Meetings Learn and Discuss Town’s Issues Reach Consensus Recommend Policies to Public and Council
PANEL’S MISSION & OUTCOMES CATEGORIES / ISSUESOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS GOVERNANCE LAND USE HOUSING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECREATION ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
OP FRAMEWORK VISIONOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS INDICATOR DEVELOPMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION
RESOURCES CURRENT TOWN’S OFFICIAL PLAN TOWN’S APPROVED INITIATIVES PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND STUDIES BEST PRACTICES (OP(s)) OP REVIEW ONLINE REPORT
COMUNICATION TOOLS TOWN’S WEBSITE TOWN’S NEWSLETTER (TOWN TALK) STRATCHAT TWITTER FACEBOOK MASS LIST
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