Sustainability Planning in your Community South Central and Western Regions CFDC Conference October 4 th, 2010 Liz Nield, CEO Lura Consulting
About Our Team 33
Experience 44
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"Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs." Gro Harlem Brundtland-1987 Agenda 21: Information, Integration, Participation 77
Sound governance Strengthening the local economy Reducing exposure to future uncertainties and risk Community Improvements jobs, poverty alleviation, housing, etc. Reduced ecological footprint Social and economic growth Strengthening the municipality s reputation and leadership Management of environmental impacts and their related social and economic costs 8
Remedial Action Plan Picture This Simcoe North 2000 2050 Sustainability Plan Funding and Support Municipal Partners/FCM/North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation Vision for the Severn Sound watershed in the year 2050
1,000 square kilometres 110,000 permanent residents, 300,000 seasonal residents Nine municipalities Semi-rural land uses (primary industries, ecological based tourism) Increasing growth in the future Places to Grow Act = + 42,000 permanent residents Existing challenges related to: Infrastructure Natural Environment and Land Base Community Services
Six Steps Development by - Steering Committee and Sustainability Advisory Team Grass Roots Involvement 9 Municipal Partners/Beausoleil First Nations/NGOs/Associations/Other Governmental Agencies Citizens Panel 402 Participants
Steering Committee Severn Sound Environmental Association 9 Municipal Partners: Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, the Townships of Tay, Tiny, Oro- Medonte, Severn, Georgian Bay and Springwater and the City of Orillia Orillia Community Futures Development Corporation North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation Sustainability Advisory Team Members
Vision: By 2050, the Severn Sound Watershed will contain a network of communities that have achieved a sustainable quality of life for all citizens by developing a common culture of environmental, economic and social balance. Developed by Environmental Action Team, Picture This Supported by Steering Committee and Sustainability Advisory Team
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Environmental Integrity and Protection Goal 1: Protect, restore and enhance natural heritage Goal 2: Protect and enhance biodiversity Goal 3: Reduce consumption of natural resources Goal 4: Design efficient public facilities in harmony with natural systems Goal 5: Promote environmental education programs to encourage respect for natural areas and habitats
Continue and enhance water quality protection Actions to mitigate climate change through alternative energy and energy conservation Waste reduction towards zero waste Sustainable land use Environmental education and awareness
Community Well-Being Goal 1: Promote wellness of mind, body and soul Goal 2: Provide safe, healthy, diverse and affordable housing Goal 3: Protect and enhance a network of active living activities for all ages and abilities Goal 4: Recognize and protect cultural identity and local arts and heritage Goal 5: Retain and build diverse social networks
Implement Parks and Recreation Master Plans Implement healthy community design guidelines Focus on diversity of housing in settlement areas Continue to focus on developing the trail network Continue to implement heritage and cultural recognition/preservation policies Volunteer action to implement Sustainability Plan
Economic Prosperity Goal 1: Create a sustainable, diverse and balanced economic base that provides quality employment and sustainable wages for residents Goal 2: Improve the watershed s communications infrastructure Goal 3: Strengthen tourism and recreation development in a low-impact manner Goal 4: Revitalize downtowns and main streets for residents and visitors Goal 5: Enhance the economic viability of sustainable agriculture
Increase availability of employment and employees/apprenticeships Programs to retain residents Support green businesses Ensure internet capacity Focus on eco, culinary and cultural tourism Maintain vibrant downtowns Protect viability of agricultural lands
Over 100 community partners 63 goals and 18 themes 14 Working Groups working together to develop the plan Two year process
Work as part of the development of the plan Collaborate Get involved! Pick up and run with actions Integrate with your Strategic Plans