The City of 琉璃神社 is planning action on more than 120 projects through 2021 to deliver results aligned to the .
The plans, outlined in the city鈥檚 Action Plan 2021, are set to be presented to council on Monday, Jan. 11.
The Action Plan, according to city manager Doug Gilchrist, is a way for the city to be transparent and hold itself accountable to city council鈥檚 set-out goals and priorities for the current term.
鈥淲hile the unforeseen events of 2020 caused disruptions, the work included in Action Plan 2021 will continue to move us forward, maintaining our essential services and supporting our economic recovery,鈥� said Gilchrist.
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Key projects align mostly with council鈥檚 priorities of community safety and social issues, vibrant neighbourhoods and transportation. Some of those projects include:
- The development of an affordable housing land acquisition strategy and collaborating with partners to develop plans for housing people with complex needs.
- Work on several active transportation corridors including Casorso Road and Houghton Road, as well as connecting the Okanagan Rail Trail to the Waterfront Park Pathway.
- Taking steps to advance the replacement of the Parkinson Recreation Centre, replacing the artificial turf and adding softball diamonds at Mission Recreation Park.
- The implementation of climate action initiatives including a Community Energy Retrofit Strategy and a Community Electric Vehicle Strategy.
鈥淭he action plan is not meant to encompass everything we do as an organization,鈥� said Gilchrist. 鈥淭he base-business work that staff conducts each and every day in the various city departments ensures we deliver essential services and provide the amenities and programs that make 琉璃神社 a great place to live, work and invest.鈥�
In 2020, the city undertook 98 projects, around 30 per cent were completed and 15 per cent were deferred, in part due to complications surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining 55 per cent will continue into 2021.
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