Burnaby Social Sustainability Strategy - City of Burnaby

<strong>Burnaby</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Sustainability</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> Table <strong>of</strong> Contents I. Introduction 2 Overview <strong>of</strong> the Process to Develop the <strong>Strategy</strong> 2 <strong>Burnaby</strong> <strong>City</strong> Council launched the <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Sustainability</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> process in March 2010. Here, Steering Committee members discuss strategic priorities for the <strong>Strategy</strong>. II. Understanding the <strong>Burnaby</strong> Context 6 <strong>Burnaby</strong>’s Strengths 6 Diverse, Well-educated and Engaged Population 6 Exceptional Community Services and Facilities 6 Outstanding Educational Institutions 6 Thriving Arts, Cultural, Recreational and Sports Scene 6 Sound Economic Base 7 Variety <strong>of</strong> Housing Choices 7 Wealth <strong>of</strong> Natural Assets 7 <strong>Burnaby</strong>’s Challenges 8 Increasing cultural diversity 8 High level <strong>of</strong> poverty 9 Limited municipal access to financial resources 9 Municipal Role 9 Key Partners 10 Non-pr<strong>of</strong>it Agencies and Community Organizations 10 Provincial and Federal Governments 10 <strong>Burnaby</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Trade/Business Associations/Tourism <strong>Burnaby</strong> 10 General Business Community 10 <strong>Burnaby</strong> School District and Other Schools 11 Fraser Health and Other Health Organizations 11 Educational Institutions (Colleges, Universities and Institutes) 11 Foundations and Other Funders 11 Faith and Ethno-Cultural Groups 11 Developers 11 <strong>Burnaby</strong> Residents 11 Local Media 11 III. Framework for the <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Sustainability</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> 14 IV. <strong>Burnaby</strong>’s <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Sustainability</strong> Vision 16 Table <strong>of</strong> Contents i