Message from the Mayor and Members of Council

The City of Waterloo is growing and changing like never before. This strategic plan will help our community move successfully into the future by identifying the key areas of focus and outlining the activities that will help us build strength in each of these areas.

Dialogue provided the starting point for the Strategic Plan for 2007 to 2010. Through community forums, a community survey and presentations to Council, we asked residents, community leaders, institutions and organizations one simple question: What’s in Your Waterloo?

The responses helped shape the key areas of focus and strategic imperatives for the City. The discussions, however, didn’t stop at our city’s boundaries. We recognize that what we do as a City must fit within the broader context of our neighbouring communities as well as the Waterloo Region.

The Strategic Plan 2007-2010 focuses on these key areas:

• Our Living Environment
• A Healthy and Safe Community
• Commitment to Excellence
• Economic Vitality
• Partnerships and Collaboration

As a Council, we are committed to demonstrating leadership in each of these areas.As a Council, we are also committed to work in a way that is transparent, that provides the community with a clear view of where we are going and with tangible measures of our progress along the way.

We are confident that the plan we have put forward to guide us through 2007 to 2010 will serve our community in many ways. We look forward to working with everyone as we make Waterloo an even greater place.