2022-2025 Strategic Plan

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The Town of White City is developing a new strategic plan - we want to listen and learn from our community and stakeholders on what is important to you. This information will help White City Council and Administration move forward with a vision, mission and strategic objectives that will guide the actions and directions of our community over the next four years.

Click here to read the full 'What we Heard' report.

What is strategic planning?

Strategic planning is a process that guides and directs the ambition for the town's future and determine how best to achieve it. The primary purpose is to connect three key areas: your vision, mission and plan.

Strategic planning requires stepping back from our day-to-day operations, and even monthly operations, and articulating where the town is heading by setting long-term goals, objectives and priorities for the future. Strategic planning is necessary to determine the direction for the town. It focuses the efforts of Council and Administration to ensure everyone is working toward a common vision and goals. The strategic planning process determines the roadmap that will guide Council, Administration, budgeting, programming, events and more.

So what's the plan?

The town's current Strategic Plan: 2017 - 2022 is set to expire. Council and Administration have been working together during 2021 to review the current plan to update and extend our strategic plan to 2025, inclusively. That means that Council and Administration have been working to review and develop a vision, mission statement, values, strategic focus areas and now we want to get your input. 

We are looking to gather feedback from White City residents and our regional neighbours to complete the strategic plan. Your input will help us finalize our vision, mission, values, focus areas and objectives. Your valuable feedback will also help us complete a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to ensure that we are taking advantage of our strengths and opportunities and addressing our weaknesses and threats.

The Town of White City is developing a new strategic plan - we want to listen and learn from our community and stakeholders on what is important to you. This information will help White City Council and Administration move forward with a vision, mission and strategic objectives that will guide the actions and directions of our community over the next four years.

Click here to read the full 'What we Heard' report.

What is strategic planning?

Strategic planning is a process that guides and directs the ambition for the town's future and determine how best to achieve it. The primary purpose is to connect three key areas: your vision, mission and plan.

Strategic planning requires stepping back from our day-to-day operations, and even monthly operations, and articulating where the town is heading by setting long-term goals, objectives and priorities for the future. Strategic planning is necessary to determine the direction for the town. It focuses the efforts of Council and Administration to ensure everyone is working toward a common vision and goals. The strategic planning process determines the roadmap that will guide Council, Administration, budgeting, programming, events and more.

So what's the plan?

The town's current Strategic Plan: 2017 - 2022 is set to expire. Council and Administration have been working together during 2021 to review the current plan to update and extend our strategic plan to 2025, inclusively. That means that Council and Administration have been working to review and develop a vision, mission statement, values, strategic focus areas and now we want to get your input. 

We are looking to gather feedback from White City residents and our regional neighbours to complete the strategic plan. Your input will help us finalize our vision, mission, values, focus areas and objectives. Your valuable feedback will also help us complete a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to ensure that we are taking advantage of our strengths and opportunities and addressing our weaknesses and threats.

Consultation has concluded
  • Strategic Plan 2022 - 2025 Draft

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    Vision

    Small town feel with an active lifestyle appeal. A vibrant growing community that provides a safe, inclusive and innovative environment where everyone thrives.

    Mission Statement

    White City Town Council and Administration’s mission is to facilitate the creation and continuance of a community that residents and businesses are proud to call home and proud to support. Our mission is to be leaders and shape our community to best represent the current and future residents of White City. We will provide the small town feel our community was built on by protecting the peaceful atmosphere with wide open spaces and providing the opportunity for all residents to live their way of life.

    We will appeal to a vibrant and active lifestyle by providing recreation facilities and programming, cultural opportunities and a variety of amenities to service the physical and mental needs of our residents. We will foster our growing community with sustainable, innovative and intelligent planning to attract residential development, businesses and partnership opportunities.

    Values

    Excellence

    White City strives to excel by employing best business practices and delivering high quality services for our residents and municipal partners. We aim to provide a model of excellence that others choose to follow and be seen as a leader among municipalities.

    Fiscal Responsibility

    Financial decisions are made with transparency and consideration of the fiscal sustainability of White City. We plan for the future, capitalize on opportunities and serve as responsible stewards of the public’s money.

    Innovation

    We are a learning organization that grows through our experience, welcomes innovative ideas and incorporates continuous improvements into what we do and how we do it. We are dedicated to creating a forward-thinking and advanced municipality.

    Engagement

    We engage and communicate with the belief that residents in our community should be involved in the municipal decision-making process. We aim to provide transparent and easily accessible information to the public to encourage high levels of citizen engagement and participation in our community.

    Inclusiveness

    Residents are treated with equality and respect. We aspire to set cultural examples based on inclusion and the desire to create a positive community spirit that others will choose to follow. We are aware of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada calls to action and strive to implement those actions in the governance of our municipality.

    Collaboration

    We are team members and aim to build a positive team spirit by creating a safe, healthy and fair workplace. We engage our stakeholders and meaningfully implement their feedback and communicate with them on a regular basis. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with our regional and provincial partners to improve regional planning and communication with one another.

    Strategic Focus Areas

    Diverse, Inclusive & Engaged Community

    Our residents thrive in a community where everyone, regardless of culture, background or age, feels welcome and important. Input from residents is crucial for creating great policies, designing programs and building new infrastructure. White City is committed to regularly engaging with the community and providing an equal opportunity for every voice to be heard.

    Active & Healthy Community

    White City residents are provided a great quality of life. We will support the development of policies and programs to promote the physical, mental and environmental well-being of White City’s residents and our community.

    Innovative Development

    White City is dedicated to safe, smart and accessible development. Our focus is to explore innovative and unique solutions to urban development that will support our community and enhance our resident’s way of life. We encourage intelligent land-use planning to promote sustainable development and help grow our community and local economy.

    Safe & Caring Community

    White City is a safe and caring atmosphere for residents, visitors and businesses. The safety of residents shall be prioritized through coordination and support for police, fire, rescue, emergency, and medical services. Access to social programming and safety initiatives creates a feeling of security and safety for the physical and mental wellbeing for all.

    Regional Collaboration

    White City has a strong commitment to intermunicipal and regional collaboration. By working together with municipalities in the region we can create a strong base for sustainable regional growth through shared services, efficient infrastructure and co-operative planning. White City will actively support regional initiatives that align with our goals, priorities and values.

    Governance and Operational Excellence

    White City Council and Administration are dedicated to good governance and operational excellence. The role of being an elected official or member of the administrative team requires leadership, fiscal responsibility, effective oversight, transparency and willingness for personal and team growth. Quality services, delivered cost-effectively, are critical to the wellbeing of the town.

    Vision

    Small town feel with an active lifestyle appeal. A vibrant growing community that provides a safe, inclusive and innovative environment where everyone thrives.

    Mission Statement

    White City Town Council and Administration’s mission is to facilitate the creation and continuance of a community that residents and businesses are proud to call home and proud to support. Our mission is to be leaders and shape our community to best represent the current and future residents of White City. We will provide the small town feel our community was built on by protecting the peaceful atmosphere with wide open spaces and providing the opportunity for all residents to live their way of life.

    We will appeal to a vibrant and active lifestyle by providing recreation facilities and programming, cultural opportunities and a variety of amenities to service the physical and mental needs of our residents. We will foster our growing community with sustainable, innovative and intelligent planning to attract residential development, businesses and partnership opportunities.

    Values

    Excellence

    White City strives to excel by employing best business practices and delivering high quality services for our residents and municipal partners. We aim to provide a model of excellence that others choose to follow and be seen as a leader among municipalities.

    Fiscal Responsibility

    Financial decisions are made with transparency and consideration of the fiscal sustainability of White City. We plan for the future, capitalize on opportunities and serve as responsible stewards of the public’s money.

    Innovation

    We are a learning organization that grows through our experience, welcomes innovative ideas and incorporates continuous improvements into what we do and how we do it. We are dedicated to creating a forward-thinking and advanced municipality.

    Engagement

    We engage and communicate with the belief that residents in our community should be involved in the municipal decision-making process. We aim to provide transparent and easily accessible information to the public to encourage high levels of citizen engagement and participation in our community.

    Inclusiveness

    Residents are treated with equality and respect. We aspire to set cultural examples based on inclusion and the desire to create a positive community spirit that others will choose to follow. We are aware of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada calls to action and strive to implement those actions in the governance of our municipality.

    Collaboration

    We are team members and aim to build a positive team spirit by creating a safe, healthy and fair workplace. We engage our stakeholders and meaningfully implement their feedback and communicate with them on a regular basis. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with our regional and provincial partners to improve regional planning and communication with one another.

    Strategic Focus Areas

    Diverse, Inclusive & Engaged Community

    Our residents thrive in a community where everyone, regardless of culture, background or age, feels welcome and important. Input from residents is crucial for creating great policies, designing programs and building new infrastructure. White City is committed to regularly engaging with the community and providing an equal opportunity for every voice to be heard.

    Active & Healthy Community

    White City residents are provided a great quality of life. We will support the development of policies and programs to promote the physical, mental and environmental well-being of White City’s residents and our community.

    Innovative Development

    White City is dedicated to safe, smart and accessible development. Our focus is to explore innovative and unique solutions to urban development that will support our community and enhance our resident’s way of life. We encourage intelligent land-use planning to promote sustainable development and help grow our community and local economy.

    Safe & Caring Community

    White City is a safe and caring atmosphere for residents, visitors and businesses. The safety of residents shall be prioritized through coordination and support for police, fire, rescue, emergency, and medical services. Access to social programming and safety initiatives creates a feeling of security and safety for the physical and mental wellbeing for all.

    Regional Collaboration

    White City has a strong commitment to intermunicipal and regional collaboration. By working together with municipalities in the region we can create a strong base for sustainable regional growth through shared services, efficient infrastructure and co-operative planning. White City will actively support regional initiatives that align with our goals, priorities and values.

    Governance and Operational Excellence

    White City Council and Administration are dedicated to good governance and operational excellence. The role of being an elected official or member of the administrative team requires leadership, fiscal responsibility, effective oversight, transparency and willingness for personal and team growth. Quality services, delivered cost-effectively, are critical to the wellbeing of the town.

    Consultation has concluded