The Way We Live - Themes

What You Said

Make our city socially, financially, and environmentally sustainable.

You said we all share the responsibility to create sustainable communities and a city that is sustainable through economic cycles.

You stressed the importance of a responsible and sustainable approach to long-term decision making that focuses on environmental, social and financial stewardship.

You said how we build our city and how we move around it must be done with an eye to lessening our environmental footprint and making the ongoing maintenance of our city financially sustainable.

You called for more compact urban form, higher density communities, less suburban sprawl and energized inner city neighbourhoods.

Build up, you said, not out.

You said:

• Our utility services (garbage collection, recycling, draining, water) are examples of good environmental stewardship.
• Give us more bike routes and bike stands, maybe even a car and/or bike sharing program.
• Preserve wildlife and natural areas and provide education programs that support understanding and appreciation of these important spaces.
• Extend the LRT to other parts of the city as it reduces pollution.
• Consider programs to develop future volunteers to sustain our communities.
• Integrate our community spaces such as libraries, recreation spaces and schools and create multi-use spaces rather than duplicate resources and buildings for specific age groups.