OurWinnipeg 2045

The OurWinnipeg 2045 development plan and Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0 secondary plan by-laws took effect on May 26, 2022. These plans guide growth, development, and land use for the city. A review of both plans will begin in 2027, per The City of Winnipeg Charter.

     

    About the plan

    OurWinnipeg 2045 sets out the City's long-term vision, plans and policies for:

    • Land use and development
    • Environmental sustainability
    • Social and economic objectives

    OurWinnipeg 2045 also integrates key direction from other plans or strategies into its policies. These plans and strategies are found in:

    The City can better reach its sustainable development goals when budget and corporate strategic plans align with OurWinnipeg policies. 

     

    Policy goals & objectives

    OurWinnipeg 2045 consists of 21 objectives and 137 policy statements in areas such as:

    • Decision-making criteria for proactive solutions
    • Social, environmental and economic impact of municipal investments
    • Collective impact for community benefit
    • Removing systemic barriers
    • Greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets and climate change mitigation and adaptation
    • Social determinants of health and health equity
    • Healthy built environments
    • Poverty reduction, innovation and green solutions as economic drivers

     

    Sustainable development goals

    The Government of Canada committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is a call for justice and action at every level of government. There are six localized goals that underlay the direction of OurWinnipeg 2045:

    OurWinnipeg Leadership and Good Governance

    Leadership and good governance

    OurWinnipeg Environmental Resilience

    Environmental resilience

    OurWinnipeg Economic Prosperity

    Economic prosperity

    OurWinnipeg Good Health and Well-Being

    Good health and well-being

    OurWinnipeg Social Equity

    Social equity

    OurWinnipeg City Building

    City building

     

    Strategic Priorities Action Plan

    Council’s four-year Strategic Priorities Action Plan (SPAP) (PDF, 4.1MB) was approved on May 30, 2023. It's the first step in achieving OurWinnipeg 2045 goals.

    The SPAP process will help make sure the City’s election cycle, multi‑year budget, and overall strategic plan work together. Council identified five themes in the SPAP: Council identified five themes in the SPAP: 

    OurWinnipeg - The Downtown

    The downtown

    OurWinnipeg - A Strong Economy

    A strong economy

    OurWinnipeg - A Livable, Safe, Healthy, Happy City

    A livable, safe, healthy, happy city

    OurWinnipeg - A Green and Growing City with Sustainable Renewal of Infrastructure

    A green and growing city with sustainable renewal of infrastructure

    OurWinnipeg - A City that Works for Residents through Improved Customer Service

    A city that works for residents through improved customer service

     

    Timeline

    Plan approved (2022)

    • On May 26, 2022, Council approved OurWinnipeg 2045 & Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0

    Strategic Priorities Action Plan (2023-2026)

    • On May 30 2023, Council approved their Strategic Priorities Action Plan (SPAP)
    • Council will identify level of SPAP funding through the four-year balanced budget process

    Measure progress (2023-2026)

    • SPAP annual review and progress update
    • Council may adjust SPAP as needed or actions completed

    Election (2026)

    • Begin SPAP process with new Council 

    Five-year review (2027)

    • Start review of OurWinnipeg 2045 & Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0

     

     

    Paper copies

    Paper copies of OurWinnipeg 2045 can be loaned from the Millennium Library. Copies can be sent to other branches to be picked up.

    You can purchase paper copies (at cost) from:

    311 counter (French copies only)
    Accès–Access Saint-Boniface
    170 Goulet St.
    Winnipeg, MB

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