91原创 City鈥檚 politicians have revealed a plan that look 25-plus years into the future.
Mayor and council voted unanimously to adopt a new vision strategy called 91原创 City: Nexus of Community.
It鈥檚 intent, explained Mayor Ted Schaffer, is to guide growth and development during the next quarter century and beyond.
This strategy recognizes 91原创 City鈥檚 鈥渦nique opportunity鈥� to capitalize on the fixed rail rapid transit line that will arrive in the next eight to 10 years, he explained.
The train will be the catalyst for the vision, but the reason is people, Schaffer said.
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It is about those who are already here and those yet to come, who will bring 鈥渘ew vitality鈥� to the City.
鈥淭he vision builds on the City鈥檚 existing community strengths of compact design, natural beauty, and job-creating industries, and aims to evolve in a bold and sustainable way,鈥� the City said in summarizing the report.
鈥淩apid transit is coming to 91原创 City in the next decade and we want to be ready.鈥� Schaffer said, 鈥淲e want to drive that change.鈥�
In the report, the City鈥檚 chief administrative officer Francis Cheung described 91原创 as the hub of the Fraser Valley 鈥� not only geographically, but also economically, from a historical perspective and into the future.
鈥�91原创 City is the central point and vital link between Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley,鈥� he said 鈥淪o it is fitting that this visioning document is entitled 91原创 City: Nexus of Community.鈥�
The vision was informed by past consultations, demographic and development research, and two workshops with participants 鈥� including the mayor and council and a diverse group of what the City called 鈥渉igh-level thinkers,鈥� who came together to explore the ideas of possibility and opportunity.
Experts and leaders in areas like city planning, place-making, sustainability, architecture, politics, recreation and wellness, education, technology and lifestyle brought their curiosity, creativity, passion and a wealth of experience to the process, Schaffer explained.
The vision focuses on four cornerstones: community, connected, experiences, and integration. And, within each cornerstone are supporting plans, policies, and actions.
A companion document identifies key recommendations for implementing the vision.
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鈥淲e can become a magnet that attracts people based on our cornerstones of community,鈥� Schaffer said.
鈥淲ith this clear framework and our strong foundation in place we can fully realize our future as nexus as we are 鈥榯he place to be鈥�,鈥� the mayor concluded.
According to the CAO, the new plan is a window of opportunity that has presented itself, but he said it requires 鈥渁ll hands on deck to seize the moment.鈥�
