Read our 2019 to 2028 Strategic Plan for our vision for the future of St. Catharines.
Our vision is for St. Catharines to be the most dynamic, innovative, sustainable and livable city in North America.
To achieve that vision our decisions are guided by the plan, and built on four pillars:
Economic Prosperity |
This pillar focuses on our commitment to building and growing a diverse and resilient economy through fiscal responsibility, urban regeneration and collaborative partnerships. Economic Prosperity Pillar objectives:
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Social Well-being |
The Social Well-being Pillar aims to build and support strong, inclusive neighbourhoods that provide high quality of life for residents of all ages. Pillar objectives:
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Environmental Stewardship |
This pillar sets a strategic goal of adapting innovative approaches and continuing responsible community planning and decision-making that balances growth, enhances quality of life, manages emergencies, and minimizes the environmental impacts of climate change. The pillar's main objective is to develop a Climate Change Action Plan to address:
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Cultural Renaissance |
This pillar is focused on celebrating the City’s rich history, diversity, arts and cultural assets through leadership, promotion and investments that support measurable, sustainable creative growth. Pillar objectives:
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