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Vision 2020 Presentation Title Subtitle (optional) October 20, 2014 Date Vancouver City Council Workshop Vancouver City Council Workshop/Public Hearing Staff, Title Staff, Title Jeanette (Jan) Bader Program and Policy Development Manager Vision 2020 - 1

Presentation Overview • Council Strategy Process • Vision for 2020 • Council Values • Review of Strategic Plan Purpose and Goals • Next Steps Vision 2020 - 2

Strategic Direction Sessions • Four Strategy Sessions - Spring 2014 • Professionally Facilitated • Vision Statement • Values • Legacy • Environmental Scan • Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG’s) Vision 2020 - 3

Vision for 2020 Vancouver is an Invest in a exceptionally safe, welcoming, vibrant city & prosperous city. Grow a more Become a city more city Vision 2020 - 4

Our Values │ What we reflect in our work every day Leadership Stewardship Integrity Innovation Accountability Vision 2020 - 5

Purpose │ Invest in a safe and welcoming city Ensure our built urban environment is one of the safest and most welcoming in the Pacific Northwest Invest in a Set the standard for the most effective and Welcome innovative police, fire people of all and EMS services in cultures and the Pacific Northwest city heritages Vision 2020 - 6

Purpose │ Invest in a safe and welcoming city The police, fire and emergency medical services we provide are… • safe • reliable Invest in a • Set the standard for responsive the most effective and • innovative and innovative police, fire and EMS services in • well-resourced the Pacific Northwest city Vision 2020 - 7

Purpose │ Invest in a safe and welcoming city We ensure… Ensure our built urban environment is one of the • residents and visitors can move safest and most welcoming in the Pacific Northwest safely around our city • our buildings, bridges, parks, transportation, street lighting, community centers and other Invest in a infrastructure are safe, well maintained and innovative city Vision 2020 - 8

Purpose │ Invest in a safe and welcoming city We welcome people of all… • ages Invest in a • cultures Welcome • family configurations people of all cultures and • interests city heritages • educational backgrounds • trades and professions As a City, we are aware that our polices and actions impact diversity. Vision 2020 - 9

Purpose │ Become a more vibrant city Offer premier historical/cultural experiences for residents and visitors Create strong, Provide the best distinctive and access to outdoor livable recreation in the neighborhoods Pacific Northwest Become a Become the City Be the most with the more connected strongest river city community connection in the in the region Pacific Northwest Vision 2020 - 10

Purpose │ Become a more vibrant city We connect … • via trails, roads, bike lanes, river, air and public transportation • from government to Become a Be the most residents — and back connected more • community through technology city in the region opportunities and access to high speed internet for all • by breaking down barriers to participation in and enjoyment of civic life Vision 2020 - 11

Purpose │ Become a more vibrant city We offer … Provide the best • the most complete green belt trail and access to outdoor park system in the region recreation in the • the highest levels of environmental Pacific Northwest stewardship • a robust network of bicycle friendly streets • Become a a continuous connection to the Columbia riverfront more • recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities city • abundant opportunities for health and fitness lifestyles Vision 2020 - 12

Purpose │ Become a more vibrant city We envision … Offer premier historical/cultural • Fort Vancouver as a premier experiences for residents and historic site with a myriad of visitors activities and programs for all ages • a vibrant arts community with Become a cultural facilities more • a minor league sports team city Vision 2020 - 13

Purpose │ Become a more vibrant city We create … Create strong, distinctive and • a strong, active neighborhood livable program through project funds that neighborhoods enhance livability and community Become a connections more • a city where every neighborhood is a “20 - minute neighborhood”* with city a unique identity • community gathering places – a central Vancouver community * A “20 - minute neighborhood” is one in which center, a downtown waterfront residents can walk or bike to essential amenities park and a focal point in east and services in 20-minutes Vancouver Vision 2020 - 14

Purpose │ Become a more vibrant city Our connection to the river means … • clean water • abundant public access Become a Become the City to the waterfront with the more strongest river • thriving river commerce connection in the Pacific Northwest • city varied and accessible water-based recreational opportunities Vision 2020 - 15

Purpose │ Grow a more prosperous city Make strategic infrastructure investments to promote economic and community Advocate for all growth levels of Be a destination education to be for the creative attainable within sector the community Strive to build Encourage Grow a more the strongest, exceptional connectivity most durable economy in the throughout the city region bi-state region Vision 2020 - 16

Purpose │ Grow a more prosperous city We strive to … • make Vancouver the best place to locate a business in the region Strive to build Grow a more • the strongest, create infrastructure and most durable policies that support job economy in the city region creation • support a wide diversity of business and industry Vision 2020 - 17

Purpose │ Grow a more prosperous city We advocate… Advocate for all • levels of through connected and education to be coordinated partnerships with attainable within the community our educational institutions • for our community to offer many paths to affordable Grow a more education for our residents city Vision 2020 - 18

Purpose │ Grow a more prosperous city We maintain and invest in … Make strategic infrastructure • transportation infrastructure - investments to promote economic streets, bridges, bike and community amenities and sidewalks growth • utilities - water, sewer and data infrastructure Grow a • our parks, trails and facilities more city Vision 2020 - 19

Purpose │ Grow a more prosperous city We value … Be a destination • innovation for the creative sector • partnerships • technology • knowledge Grow a more city Vision 2020 - 20

Purpose │ Grow a more prosperous city We encourage … • strong local and regional partnerships, both public and private Grow a more Encourage • bi-state efforts that exceptional connectivity successfully address city throughout the economic, infrastructure, bi-state region transportation and environmental issues Vision 2020 - 21

Next Steps • November 2014 – Request for Qualifications for strategic planning consultant • December 2014 – Consultant selected • January 2015 – Next phase of strategic plan development commences Vision 2020 - 22

Discussion & Questions Eric Holmes, City Manager 360.487.8600 eric.holmes@cityofvancouver.us Jeanette (Jan) Bader, Program & Policy Development Manager 360.487.8606 To request other formats, please contact: jan.bader@cityofvancouver.us City Manager’s Office (360) 487-8600 | WA Relay: 711 Amanda.Delapena@cityofvancouver.us Vision 2020 - 23

Vision for 2020 Vancouver is an Invest in a exceptionally safe, welcoming, vibrant city & prosperous city. Grow a more Become a city more city Vision 2020 - 24