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Project Process and Measuring Progress

Since 2004, we have been working towards the creation of a sustainability plan for Niagara. The initiative was undertaken at Regional Council's direction.

Once completed, this plan will act as a guide for the next 50 years, guiding decision-making and community planning.

This plan will strengthen the Region's awareness of how decisions impact all areas.

Topics Examined by Sustainable Niagara

Review the Sustainable Niagara discussion paper.

Project Process

PhaseDateTasks
12009 - 2010 Identify:

  • What a sustainable Niagara look like in 2060
  • The long-range goals that are needed to ensure sustainability
  • 2Summer/Fall 2011
  • Understand where we are today
  • Develop performance measurements
  • Understand key priorities
  • 3
    Current Phase
    Post Fall 2011
  • Action planning
  • Regular reporting to the public
  • Public validation
  • Measuring Progress Report

    Sustainable Niagara has completed a report on how we can measure progress against the pre-established goals.

    The report includes a set of 12 priority indicators to begin our measurement strategy. These indicators include:

    • Indicator species abundance
    • Average daily vehicular travel distance
    • Walkability
    • Greenhouse gas emissions
    • Annual gross farm receipts
    • Access to nutritious food basket
    • Economic diversification
    • Living wage
    • Participation in community activities
    • Volunteerism
    • Voter turnout in municipal elections
    • Physical and mental health

    Review the full report to learn more about these indicators.

    Next steps for the Sustainable Niagara Project will Include:

    • Setting short, medium and long term targets
    • The creation of an action plan
    • Opportunities for community engagement

    Providing Feedback and Getting Involved

    Thank you to everyone who has participated in the process to date.

    Contact us if you have any additional feedback on the indicators, or if you're interested in getting involved with this initiative.

     


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