Agenda for Community Impact - United Way / Centraide Windsor ...

ELEMENTS OF A
Vibrant Community
• Leadership is diversified &
representative of composition of
community
• Coordinated, mandated macro-level
planning for community that is regularly
evaluated
• Adequate planning and
maintenance for current and
future infrastructure needs
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Planning / Leadership
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• Expanding diversified local
economy with a wide range of
employment opportunities
Skilled, adaptable workforce
Regional economic development plan
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Economy
Transportation plan that
supports the local, provincial,
and national economies
Health
Equitable access to timely
affordable health care
Community policies & strategies
to promote healthy lifestyles
& behaviors
Support Networks
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Equal access to basic needsfood,
clothing, shelter
• Continuum of services available for
all citizens including prevention,
intervention, crisis, etc.
• Strong, mutually supportive networks
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Opportunities for attachment of
personal and collective
goals
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Community
ELEMENTS OF
A VIBRANT
COMMUNITY
Arts,
Culture & Heritage
• Recognize, celebrate
and support arts,
culture and heritage
Civic Engagement /
Volunteerism
• Citizens involved in creation &
implementation of a shared vision
• Citizens are optimistic & have a sense of pride
• Mechanism for providing knowledge,
opportunity, and responsibility to participate
in meaningful change
• Strong voluntary sector that has an
integral role in community
Housing
• Variety of housing
stock to meet the
needs of community
including availability
and affordability
Education
• Support for education at all
levels that is inclusive and
responsive
• Opportunities for life-long
learning and skill development
Safety & Security
• Safe neighborhoods
• Safe workplaces
Transportation
• Public transportation
that is accessible and
efficient
Leisure & Recreation
• Adequate availability and access
to leisure & recreation facilities
for all that is affordable
• System of linear, linked trails
between neighborhoods
Diversity / Inclusion
• Multiculturalim accepted
and valued
• Fair & equitable access to
community resources
• Interaction & partnerships
that support inclusion
of all residents
Environment
• Adequate green
space
• Clean air, water, land
• Responsible use of
natural resources
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UNITED WAY/CENTRAIDE - WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY