Official Plan Review -

Phase II

CITIZEN REFERENCE

PANEL

Official Plan ReviewVahid Ghomashchi, Director of Planning

September 2013

VISION AND KEY VALUES1. 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 VISION1. SUSTAINABILITY

2. RESULTS MATTER & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

3. ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

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

OP FRAMEWORKWHERE DO WE WISH TO GO? VALUES & FINAL DESTINATION

HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE THESE?

WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE? ISSUES

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

ELABORATION / PRACTICAL

OP COMPONENTSCATEGORIES / ISSUES OBJECTIVES POLICIES ACTIONS

GOVERNANCE

LAND USE

HOUSING

TRANSPORTATION

INFRASTRUCTURE

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RECREATION

ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE

OP REVIEW PROCESS

OP REVIEW ONLINE• 505 visitors

• 152 people submitted data

• 9 topics in 3 Sections:• OBJECTIVES

• POLICIES

• PLACED – BASED INTERESTS/WISHES

CITIZEN REFEENCE PANELA 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

PANEL’S MISSION &

OUTCOMESCATEGORIES / ISSUES OBJECTIVES POLICIES ACTIONS

GOVERNANCE

LAND USE

HOUSING

TRANSPORTATION

INFRASTRUCTURE

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RECREATION

ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE

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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 E-MAIL LIST

Thank You

Questions?