OurWinnipeg 2045 Development Plan

Winnipeg, Manitoba · adopted 2022-05-26

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# OurWinnipeg 2045 The OurWinnipeg 2045 development plan and Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0 secondary plan by-laws took effect on May 26, 2022. These plans guide growth, development, and land use for the city. A review of both plans will begin in 2027, per The City of Winnipeg Charter. ## About the plan OurWinnipeg 2045 sets out the City's long-term vision, plans and policies for: * Land use and development * Environmental sustainability * Social and economic objectives OurWinnipeg 2045 also integrates key direction from other plans or strategies into its policies. These plans and strategies are found in: * Transportation Master Plan * Winnipeg Transit Master Plan * Garbage and Recycling Master Plan * Winnipeg's Climate Action Plan * Community Energy Investment Roadmap The City can better reach its sustainable development goals when budget and corporate strategic plans align with OurWinnipeg policies. ## Policy goals & objectives OurWinnipeg 2045 consists of 21 objectives and 137 policy statements in areas such as: * Decision-making criteria for proactive solutions * Social, environmental and economic impact of municipal investments * Collective impact for community benefit * Removing systemic barriers * Greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets and climate change mitigation and adaptation * Social determinants of health and health equity * Healthy built environments * Poverty reduction, innovation and green solutions as economic drivers ## Sustainable development goals The Government of Canada committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is a call for justice and action at every level of government. There are six localized goals that underlay the direction of OurWinnipeg 2045: ![OurWinnipeg Leadership and Good Governance ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Leadership-and-Good-Governance_0.jpg?itok=m6ZAi9QU) ### Leadership and good governance ![OurWinnipeg Environmental Resilience ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Environmental-Resilience.jpg?itok=ypsUKkxk) ### Environmental resilience ![OurWinnipeg Economic Prosperity ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Economic-Prosperity.jpg?itok=2W8hMRwV) ### Economic prosperity ![OurWinnipeg Good Health and Well-Being](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Good-Health-and-Well-Being.jpg?itok=Z8Q5fN8u) ### Good health and well-being ![OurWinnipeg Social Equity](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Social-Equity.jpg?itok=X1fugQCk) ### Social equity ![OurWinnipeg City Building](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-City-Building.jpg?itok=mNBs0b_i) ### City building ## Strategic Priorities Action Plan Council's four-year Strategic Priorities Action Plan (SPAP) (PDF, 4.1MB) was approved on May 30, 2023. It's the first step in achieving OurWinnipeg 2045 goals. The SPAP process will help make sure the City's election cycle, multi-year budget, and overall strategic plan work together. Council identified five themes in the SPAP: Council identified five themes in the SPAP: ![OurWinnipeg - The Downtown ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Downtown.jpg?itok=4zhUZnPx) ### The downtown ![OurWinnipeg - A Strong Economy ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Strong-Economy.jpg?itok=kHk8s1en) ### A strong economy ![OurWinnipeg - A Livable, Safe, Healthy, Happy City ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Livable-Safe-Healthy-Happy-City.jpg?itok=eb629z06) ### A livable, safe, healthy, happy city ![OurWinnipeg - A Green and Growing City with Sustainable Renewal of Infrastructure ](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-Green-and-Growing-City-with-Sustainable-Renewal-of-Infrastructure.jpg?itok=ma37aPs3) ### A green and growing city with sustainable renewal of infrastructure ![OurWinnipeg - A City that Works for Residents through Improved Customer Service](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2023-09/OW-City-that-Works-for-Residents-through-Improved-Customer-Service.jpg?itok=MeeO-kBG) ### A city that works for residents through improved customer service ## Timeline ### Plan approved (2022) * On May 26, 2022, Council approved OurWinnipeg 2045 & Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0 ### Strategic Priorities Action Plan (2023-2026) * On May 30 2023, Council approved their Strategic Priorities Action Plan (SPAP) * Council will identify level of SPAP funding through the four-year balanced budget process ### Measure progress (2023-2026) * SPAP annual review and progress update * Council may adjust SPAP as needed or actions completed ### Election (2026) * Begin SPAP process with new Council ### Five-year review (2027) * Start review of OurWinnipeg 2045 & Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0 Sign up for OurWinnipeg news ## Paper copies Paper copies of OurWinnipeg 2045 can be loaned from the Millennium Library. Copies can be sent to other branches to be picked up. You can purchase paper copies (at cost) from: **311 counter (French copies only)** Accès-Access Saint-Boniface 170 Goulet St. Winnipeg, MB Was this information helpful? Yes No ## How can we make this web page better? Information collected will be used to improve our website. **Do not** use this form to submit a request for service or information because it will not be forwarded to departments for response. To submit a request for service or information, contact 311. Your feedback *This form is not intended to collect personal information; however, any personal information you choose to include in your comments is collected by the City of Winnipeg under the authority of section 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of improving our website and will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes, except as authorized by law. 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