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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The Hinton & Area Community Sustainability Plan
Respectful of our past - Creating our future
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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The Hinton & Area Community Sustainability Plan
Respectful of our past - Creating our future
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