1. Official Plan Review - Phase II CITIZEN REFERENCE PANEL

2. Official Plan Review Vahid Ghomashchi, Director of Planning September 2013

3. 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

4. STRATEGIC VISION 1.SUSTAINABILITY 2.RESULTS MATTER & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 3.ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

5. ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY COLLABORATION CONSULTATION COMMUNICATION Information Consultation Collaboration Information Feedback Information

6. COLLABORATIVE PLANNING INCREASING SOCIAL RELATIONS SHARING KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE BUILDING CAPACITY IMPROVING TRUST MAKING CONSENSUS; and MAKING PLAN and FUTURE TOGETHER

7. 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

8. OP ROLE & POSITION DEVELOPMENT BYLAW OFFICIAL PLANPLANNING ACT

9. 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

10. OP COMPONENTS CATEGORIES / ISSUESOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS GOVERNANCE LAND USE HOUSING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECREATION ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE

11. OP REVIEW PROCESS ONLINE CONSULTATION CITIZEN REFERENCE PANEL PUBLIC REVIEW COUNCIL APPROVAL

12. OP REVIEW ONLINE 505 visitors 152 people submitted data 9 topics in 3 Sections: OBJECTIVES POLICIES PLACED – BASED INTERESTS/WISHES

13. CITIZEN REFEENCE PANEL A Group of 20-30 Volunteers Representing the Community. They Several Meetings Learn and Discuss Town’s Issues Reach Consensus Recommend Policies to Public and Council

14. PANEL’S MISSION & OUTCOMES CATEGORIES / ISSUESOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS GOVERNANCE LAND USE HOUSING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECREATION ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE

15. OP FRAMEWORK VISIONOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS INDICATOR DEVELOPMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION

16. RESOURCES CURRENT TOWN’S OFFICIAL PLAN TOWN’S APPROVED INITIATIVES PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND STUDIES BEST PRACTICES (OP(s)) OP REVIEW ONLINE REPORT

17. COMUNICATION TOOLS TOWN’S WEBSITE TOWN’S NEWSLETTER (TOWN TALK) STRATCHAT TWITTER FACEBOOK MASS E-MAIL LIST

18. Thank You Questions?