Hinton & Area Community Sustainability Plan - A Proclamation of Our Vision and Principles

8/9/2019 Hinton & Area Community Sustainability Plan - A Proclamation of Our Vision and Principles

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The Hinton & Area Community Sustainability Plan

Respectful of our past - Creating our future

Vision for a Sustainable Hinton

WHEREAS Located on the Eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, Hinton is

surrounded by abundant natural resources that provide excellenteconomic and recreational opportunities, and

WHEREAS Our responsibility to manage those resources for the benefit of futureresidents and visitors is paramount, and

WHEREAS The Community of Hinton is defined as being from Obed to JasperNational Park and the surrounding areas of Cadomin to William SwitzerProvincial Park, and

WHEREAS Hinton is host to an ethnically diverse heritage that creates a dynamiccommunity with excellent arts, cultural, recreational and educationalopportunities, and

WHEREAS Hinton is an inclusive society where citizens are engaged in all aspects ofthe community creating a safe and harmonious place to live, work andplay, and

WHEREAS Hinton is a regional service center providing excellent facilities foreducation, recreation, shopping and medical services, and

WHEREAS Hintons economy is heavily reliant on natural resource industries whichare significantly impacted by external economic, environmental, andsocial trends, and

WHEREAS Hinton recognizes that we must evolve in a sustainable manner through

development that meets the needs of the present without compromisingthe ability of future generations to meet their own needs (BrundtlandCommission).

THEREFORE We see Hinton in 2040 as a community that is:

More diversified economically, culturally and socially.

More vibrant by celebrating our unique cultural heritage, small-town

charm and natural amenities.

More balanced by achieving innovative economic development while

protecting and conserving our ecological, human, economic and social

resources.

More engaged with government, citizens, businesses and visitors working

collaboratively, thus allowing everyone to enjoy a positive quality of life.


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We will achieve this vision by developing strategies and actions that meet the following

goals for the Five Pillars of Sustainability:

Culture

Preserving and celebrating the historical heritage of the region

Advancing and promoting Hinton as a regional leader for arts and culture through

learning, performing, and the promotion of local art and artists Attracting visiting visual and performing artists Celebrating the diversity of multiculturalism in the region

Social

Ensuring the needs of citizens are realized through effective programs and services

Upholding and buildinga safe community for all citizens

Fostering inclusion of all members of society

Supporting opportunities and environments to encourage social interaction

Encouraging healthy and active lifestyles

Economic Actively pursuing opportunities for diversification

Managing balanced growth to sustain a vibrant economy

Promoting and encouraging regional business partnerships

Strengthening our role as a regional hub

Governance

Providing proactive leadership that is transparent and collaborative with the citizens Providing fiscal responsibility and accountability to the community

Ensuring that programs and services support the changing needs of the communitythrough partnerships and collaborative efforts

Supporting and advancing civic engagement

Environment

Respecting the natural environment and resources by meeting the needs of the presentwithout compromising the long-term viability for future generations

Sustaining and celebrating the natural heritage and bio-diversity of the region

Minimizing the ecological footprint in all aspects of the environment


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OUR SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES

Throughout the development and implementation of our Community Sustainability Planwe will follow the internationally recognized Melbourne Principles for sustainablecommunities:

1. Provide a long-term vision based on sustainability, intergenerational, social, economic

and political equity, and our individuality.

2. Achieve long-term economic and social security.

3. Recognize the intrinsic value of biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and protect andrestore them.

4. Minimize our ecological footprint.

5. Recognize and build on our distinctive characteristics, including human and culturalvalues, history and natural systems.

6. Empower people and foster participation.

7. Expand and enable cooperative networks to work towards a common, sustainable

future.8. Promote sustainable production and consumption through appropriate use of

environmentally sound technologies and effective demand management.

9. Enable continual improvement based on accountability, transparency and goodgovernance.

Signed by: Citizens Advisory Group

___________________________________ ___________________________________Dale Rhyason, Committee Chairperson Scott Sunderwald, Committee Member

_______________________________ _______________________________Ellen Aust, Committee Member Tyler Waugh, Committee Member

___________________________________ ___________________________________Jerome Cranston, Committee Member Jason Griffiths, Committee Member

___________________________________ ___________________________________Jennifer Norquay, Committee Member Councilor Mike Jodoin, Committee Member

___________________________________ ___________________________________Tanya Richardson, Committee Member Councilor Jane Macridis, Committee Member

___________________________________ ___________________________________Dan Rollert, Committee Member County Councilor Lavone Olson,

Committee Member

___________________________________Councilor Robert (Buzz) Johnson, Alternate

Committee Member

Hinton & Area Community Sustainability Plan - A Proclamation of Our Vision and Principles

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