Clarington Strategic Plan

Objective: To be a leader in the delivery of efficient, effective and meaningful municipal services.

Priorities and expected results

Be an employer of choice

• Attract, retain and develop talented staff
• Promote a culture of corporate excellence
• Empower staff to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Take steps to ensure our staff team is diverse and inclusive, representative of the community it serves

Finances and operations are efficiently and responsibly managed

• Implement a multi-year budget to promote effective and long-term fiscal management
• Use technology and process improvement to modernize and optimize services
• Design and implement a service delivery continuity plan
• Advocate for funding from upper levels of government and other partners
• Maintain, protect and invest in Municipal infrastructure and assets

Exceptional program and service delivery

• Develop and implement customer service standards
• Identify, establish and report on service levels of interest to the community
• Enhance the delivery of Emergency and Fire Services across the community

Residents are engaged and informed

• Increase opportunities for civic engagement and public participation
• Proactively communicate with residents about the planning process and how we are responsibly addressing growth

Objective: To cultivate a strong, thriving and connected community where everyone is welcome.

Priorities and expected results

A connected community

• Enhance internet and cellular connectivity across the community
• Be an active partner in the development of GO Train stations and improved Regional transit connectivity

• Strengthen existing and build new partnerships with upper levels of government, academia, businesses, community groups and other sectors
• Proactively address traffic management, walkability, livability and connectivity

Residents are safe and healthy

• Support efforts to improve access to medical practitioners and health care services
• Support and invest in the creation of housing to meet the needs of the community
• Develop a traffic calming plan to address neighbourhood speeding and parking concerns
• Partner with local school boards to address traffic-related safety issues in School Zones
• Support the proactive management of community safety and well-being

A diverse, equitable and inclusive community

• Recognize and celebrate the growing diversity of the community
• Reduce barriers to municipal programs, services and infrastructure
• Develop and implement the Indigenous Engagement and Relationship Building Strategy
• Continue to commit to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Arts, culture and recreation are prioritized

• Promote and support local arts, culture, and heritage sectors
• Begin construction on a new multi-use recreation facility
• Design and construct outdoor ice-skating amenities
• Explore a potential location for a performing arts venue

Objective: To promote responsible and balanced growth by developing the economy while protecting the environment.

Priorities and expected results

A strong local economy

• Expand Clarington’s commercial and industrial tax base
• Continue to support business and industry to thrive
• Establish a small business incubator

Growth is proactively addressed

• Prepare a new Official Plan that will guide community growth to 2051
• Advance construction of a new Public Works facility, including a Fire Headquarters and Service Excellence Training Centre
• Develop and begin implementation of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan

Unique community spaces are prioritized

• Determine the future of the historic Camp 30 cafeteria building
• Consider the creation of a community park on the former Bowmanville Zoo lands
• Enhance Clarington’s waterfront

Healthy and resilient environment

• Design and implement Priority Green standards for all new development
• Be a leader in anticipating and addressing the impacts of climate change
• Protect and enhance Clarington’s natural heritage