City of Stratford Strategic Priorities 2024-2027

Greetings from the Future

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  A Caring Future Stratford

  by A Jacobsen, 10 months ago
  In the future, thoughtful decisions will have been made by municipal officials to care for the citizens of Stratford, its history, the environment and natural spaces.

  Affordable housing, mixed use neighborhoods where a variety of housing options exist, infrastructure built to net zero standards will allow residents to live, shop, learn and work comfortably within a neighborhood without always needing to drive somewhere. Planning for neighborhoods and new infrastructure could include new heating options such as heat pumps, geothermal and solar. Building more densely within current city boundaries will conserve farmland, and repurposing old buildings will preserve architectural heritage.

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  Stratford in the Future

  by Jane Marie Mitchell, 10 months ago
  I look forward to being able to walk down the streets with heritage houses to see what came before us and enjoy the architectural details that make things unique. I look forward to seeing mixed affordability within all neighbourhoods rather than all the same level of housing and cookie cutter neighbourhoods where I have difficulties finding the right house I am visiting. I look forward to the adaptive reuse of all buildings that would need a change of purpose before any thought of demolishing any built structure (especially heritage built or over 100 years old) to save on expensive emissions... Continue reading
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  Fantastic Growth Opportunities

  by VictorAtBroadview, 10 months ago
  • 1~ What does the future look and feel like?
    2~ Steps needed to make it happen.
    
    
  • 1~ What does the future look and feel like?
    
    
  • In the future, the center of Stratford will be a pedestrian village. During the summer, tourists and locals will take part in an eclectic mix of discovery, fun, entertainment, food and shopping. While electric vehicles are being charged on City owned locations around the perimeter, their owners will be shuttled to the heart of activity. The City Hall and the Cooper Site will have been granted to the Festival.
    
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  Stratford is a welcoming place for tourists, visitors, and newly arrived residents.

  by JD on Athlone, 10 months ago
  everyone is welcomed into the community as human beings and treated with respect and consideration.

  there has been more development geared to lower cost housing which provides accommodation for lower paid workers and new immigrants. There are good jobs available in industry, food service, and health care. There is much being done to help the homeless find small homes that can make it easier to cope with many issues.

  Our nearby farm land and natural areas are well protected as development is more and more finding success in using available land within the city limits.

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  Better Roads and government should have less control over people's lives.

  by NIX, 11 months ago

  This city (Stratford) needs better infrastructure, currently, we are 25 years behind the work that needs to be done. Maximize autonomy and political freedom, emphasizing equality before the law and civil rights to freedom of association, freedom of speech, freedom of thought and freedom of choice. Let us get awake not awoke. Climate Change is not real, it is called Weather. Drop microphone!
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  Stratford: A World Class Affordable City

  by Connshan839, 11 months ago
  The future of Stratford can be a very bright future to look forward to, with the city of Stratford investing in active and alternative forms of transportation. I imagine a city where people can easily and safely get around the city by bicycle or reliably get around using our public transportation. A future where not everyone is forced to use cars and the city's downtown core is moving towards a model where the pedestrian is king, and cars are dissuaded from parking and driving on Downie and Wellington Street in downtown, and where the truck bypass of downtown is further... Continue reading
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  Stratford Reimagined: A Journey Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Living

  by Shannonthegreat, 11 months ago
  Dear Friends of 2024,

  
  

  I am writing from a future Stratford, a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and community-driven progress. Our journey to this point was marked by groundbreaking changes, combining thoughtful urban development with inclusive fiscal strategies.

  
  

  Firstly, our Tiny Home Association revolutionized housing. We shifted our focus to eco-friendly, efficient tiny homes, providing affordable options for generations of residents and combating gentrification. This allowed the economic engine of our beautiful town, servers, hospitality workers, factory labourers to be able to invest and own their own home. This initiative preserved the town's charm and made it a home for all.

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  Compassion and Creativity

  by Kate Mulrooney, 11 months ago
  Recognizing that there are many demands on a public budget, Council has created a compassion lense to evaluate expenses. Using the Gross National Happiness metric (GNH) or something like it, Council weighs expenses against the clearly articulated goals of greatest happiness (read:access to education, health care, housing and opportunity) for the greatest number of people. Having realized that climate mitigation starts at home, we have also prioritized initiatives which positively impact longterm reduction in CO2 emissions, especially supporting public infrastructure projects which benefit everyone.
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  To Stratford: Greetings from the Future

  by Underwood, 11 months ago

  Dear 2023 Stratford,

  
  

  I am pleased to report that in an increasingly polarized, populist, post-truth world, 2028 Stratford is a city of good faith, fair dealing and courtesy.

  
  

  The soul of Stratford is evident in its behaviours. There is support for the full arc of human development; i.e., infant, child, youth, adult, family, active elderly, and seniors in need of assistance.

  
  

  There is also recognition and support of the roles and contributions of agriculture, commerce, industry and education - as well as the need for cohesion between them.

  
  

  In its concentrated support of these values and behaviours, Stratford’s council scores... Continue reading