IMPLEMENTATION AND

EVALUATION
The Strategic Plan will be used by the Community,
Council and the Corporation as a guiding tool in the
O N TA R I O , C A N A D A
creation of new Community Initiatives, Corporate Business
Plans and Key Projects, which will ensure the Citys success O N TA R I O , C A N A D A
in meeting its Vision and Goals for 2003-2023. VISION 2003-2023
To ensure the viability of the plan over the long term and 70 Collier Street
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years to correspond with each Municipal Election.
Council and Staff will undertake a regular evaluation of
the progress in reaching our goals.

COMMUNITY VISION
The City of Barrie is an exciting, caring, and
progressive community we call home. We are
committed to the growth and prosperity of Central
Ontario's leading City and most dynamic
waterfront community.

Our community will be built on the diversity of its

economy and vibrancy of its people.
In continuing to build a beautiful Barrie, we will focus on
the following key elements:
A CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE
HEALTHY BARRIES PREMIER LIFESTYLE
COMMUNITY SAFETY ENVIRONMENT Celebrate Barries superior quality of life by
Promote the planning, encouraging community identification.
AND SECURITY development and Enhance civic pride through participation
Protect the lives, well-being and property of the people of management of an and innovative partnerships, and continue to
Barrie. Provide comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective ecologically sensitive and provide cultural and recreational
emergency and health related protection to ensure the environmentally balanced opportunities and special events throughout
personal safety and security of community which the City.
the citizens of Barrie and encourages the sustainable use of our Encourage community
visitors to the community. superior water, land and air resources. diversity, equality and
Help provide high quality understanding through the
programs, services and
facilities for the health and
GOVERNANCE AND provision of cultural, social, educational

well being of the community.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE and recreational programs, facilities and
Maintain our status as a single tier opportunities which foster personal
municipality to ensure an efficient, growth and development.
ECONOMIC accountable and cost effective government for the
DEVELOPMENT taxpayer. Promote a consultative approach to governance TRANSPORTATION
TO ENSURE A and provide direct access to a responsible local Council. Transportation links both within the city and beyond are
PROSPEROUS FUTURE Encourage innovative financing opportunities including vital to the economic strength and well-being of our
The City recognizes the need for a strong public and private community. Continue to
downtown with links to the waterfront as an partnerships. Improve access, work with our Provincial
important element of our Community efficiency, and effectiveness by and Federal partners to
Economic Development Plan. using technology, where ensure transit options are
As a "Best City in Canada for Business", Barrie continues possible, to ensure services available for seamless inter-
to promote a diversified, balanced and socially responsible meet the needs of our municipal transportation of
economy which supports existing businesses, encourages community. both people and goods.
the development of new enterprise, and provides Provide public
opportunities for new transportation systems that
community economic are safe, accessible and
development partnerships. convenient.

WATERFRONT PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE

EXCELLENCE In future planning initiatives, employ the principles of
Ensure that the planning,
promoting and managing
development and management
growth to sustain a strong
of the City's waterfronts are
economy, build a strong
undertaken in a manner which
community and promote a
recognizes their premier quality and exceptional scope
healthy environment.
and which promotes public ownership, community access,
recreation, tourism, and downtown revitalization.