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Presentation Title

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Date Vancouver City Council Workshop/Public Hearing Staff, Title Staff, Title

Vision 2020

October 20, 2014 Vancouver City Council Workshop

Jeanette (Jan) Bader Program and Policy Development Manager

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  • Council Strategy Process
  • Vision for 2020
  • Council Values
  • Review of Strategic Plan Purpose and Goals
  • Next Steps

Presentation Overview

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  • Four Strategy Sessions - Spring 2014
  • Professionally Facilitated
  • Vision Statement
  • Values
  • Legacy
  • Environmental Scan
  • Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG’s)

Strategic Direction Sessions

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Vancouver is an exceptionally safe, welcoming, vibrant & prosperous city.

Vision for 2020

Invest in a city Become a more city Grow a more city

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Our Values │What we reflect in our work every day

Leadership Stewardship Integrity Innovation Accountability

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Purpose│Invest in a safe and welcoming city

Invest in a city

Set the standard for the most effective and innovative police, fire and EMS services in the Pacific Northwest Ensure our built urban environment is one of the safest and most welcoming in the Pacific Northwest Welcome people of all cultures and heritages

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Purpose│Invest in a safe and welcoming city

Invest in a city

Set the standard for the most effective and innovative police, fire and EMS services in the Pacific Northwest

The police, fire and emergency medical services we provide are…

  • safe
  • reliable
  • responsive
  • innovative and
  • well-resourced
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Purpose│Invest in a safe and welcoming city

We ensure…

  • residents and visitors can move

safely around our city

  • ur buildings, bridges, parks,

transportation, street lighting, community centers and other infrastructure are safe, well maintained and innovative

Invest in a city

Ensure our built urban environment is one of the safest and most welcoming in the Pacific Northwest

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Purpose│Invest in a safe and welcoming city

We welcome people of all…

  • ages
  • cultures
  • family configurations
  • interests
  • educational backgrounds
  • trades and professions

As a City, we are aware that our polices and actions impact diversity.

Invest in a city

Welcome people of all cultures and heritages

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Purpose│Become a more vibrant city

Become a more city

Be the most connected community in the region Provide the best access to outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest Offer premier historical/cultural experiences for residents and visitors Create strong, distinctive and livable neighborhoods Become the City with the strongest river connection in the Pacific Northwest

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Purpose│Become a more vibrant city

We connect …

  • via trails, roads, bike lanes,

river, air and public transportation

  • from government to

residents— and back

  • through technology
  • pportunities and access to

high speed internet for all

  • by breaking down barriers to

participation in and enjoyment

  • f civic life

Become a more city

Be the most connected community in the region

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Purpose│Become a more vibrant city

We offer …

  • the most complete green belt trail and

park system in the region

  • the highest levels of environmental

stewardship

  • a robust network of bicycle friendly

streets

  • a continuous connection to the

Columbia riverfront

  • recreational opportunities for all ages

and abilities

  • abundant opportunities for health and

fitness lifestyles

Become a more city

Provide the best access to outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest

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Purpose│Become a more vibrant city

We envision …

  • Fort Vancouver as a premier

historic site with a myriad of activities and programs for all ages

  • a vibrant arts community with

cultural facilities

  • a minor league sports team

Become a more city

Offer premier historical/cultural experiences for residents and visitors

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Purpose│Become a more vibrant city

We create …

  • a strong, active neighborhood

program through project funds that enhance livability and community connections

  • a city where every neighborhood is

a “20-minute neighborhood”* with a unique identity

  • community gathering places –a

central Vancouver community center, a downtown waterfront park and a focal point in east Vancouver

Become a more city

Create strong, distinctive and livable neighborhoods * A “20-minute neighborhood” is one in which residents can walk or bike to essential amenities and services in 20-minutes

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Purpose│Become a more vibrant city

Our connection to the river means …

  • clean water
  • abundant public access

to the waterfront

  • thriving river commerce
  • varied and accessible

water-based recreational

  • pportunities

Become a more city

Become the City with the strongest river connection in the Pacific Northwest

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Purpose│Grow a more prosperous city

Grow a more city

Strive to build the strongest, most durable economy in the region Advocate for all levels of education to be attainable within the community Make strategic infrastructure investments to promote economic and community growth Be a destination for the creative sector Encourage exceptional connectivity throughout the bi-state region

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Purpose│Grow a more prosperous city

We strive to …

  • make Vancouver the best

place to locate a business in the region

  • create infrastructure and

policies that support job creation

  • support a wide diversity of

business and industry

Grow a more city

Strive to build the strongest, most durable economy in the region

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Purpose│Grow a more prosperous city

We advocate…

  • through connected and

coordinated partnerships with

  • ur educational institutions
  • for our community to offer

many paths to affordable education for our residents

Grow a more city

Advocate for all levels of education to be attainable within the community

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Purpose│Grow a more prosperous city

We maintain and invest in …

  • transportation infrastructure -

streets, bridges, bike amenities and sidewalks

  • utilities - water, sewer and

data infrastructure

  • ur parks, trails and facilities

Grow a more city

Make strategic infrastructure investments to promote economic and community growth

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Purpose│Grow a more prosperous city

We value …

  • innovation
  • partnerships
  • technology
  • knowledge

Grow a more city

Be a destination for the creative sector

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Purpose│Grow a more prosperous city

We encourage …

  • strong local and regional

partnerships, both public and private

  • bi-state efforts that

successfully address economic, infrastructure, transportation and environmental issues

Grow a more city

Encourage exceptional connectivity throughout the bi-state region

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  • November 2014

– Request for Qualifications for strategic planning consultant

  • December 2014

– Consultant selected

  • January 2015

– Next phase of strategic plan development commences

Next Steps

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Eric Holmes, City Manager 360.487.8600 eric.holmes@cityofvancouver.us Jeanette (Jan) Bader, Program & Policy Development Manager 360.487.8606 jan.bader@cityofvancouver.us

Discussion & Questions

To request other formats, please contact: City Manager’s Office (360) 487-8600 | WA Relay: 711 Amanda.Delapena@cityofvancouver.us

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Vision for 2020

Invest in a city Become a more city Grow a more city

Vancouver is an exceptionally safe, welcoming, vibrant & prosperous city.