Make it Kitchener
Consultation has concluded.
On October 26, 2020 Kitchener Council approved Make It Kitchener 2.0, the City’s new economic development strategy. Make It Kitchener 2.0 will build on the successes of previous strategies while also addressing new issues and economic recovery pressures due to COVID-19. It presents a 10-year vision to guide economic development and community initiatives and presents an innovative funding model through a new Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF) that would enable Council to invest up to an additional $110 million over 10 years, without relying on a tax rate increase. Visionary masterplans will be developed through community consultation to establish a vision and objectives for key lands owned by the City. By maximizing sales value and partnership opportunities for those lands, the City will create funding and assets that can be reinvested to advance the Make It Kitchener 2.0 initiatives and future opportunities. To learn more about Make It Kitchener 2.0, visit www.makeitkitchener.ca.
As a community, Kitchener has a long history of taking brave action to ensure we’re building a vibrant city and prosperous economy. Now, we’re looking to determine the next strategic actions that would position our community as a global leader.
Make it Kitchener 2.0 is the city’s next economic development strategy that will direct major investments to ensure we attract the best talent, support job creation, to build upon our thriving arts and culture, and make Kitchener a city for everyone.
Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, we invite you to play an important role in informing Make it Kitchener 2.0. Here’s how you can help:
- Complete our online survey about what major changes our community should be preparing for
- Share your thoughts about what makes a dynamic city on the idea board
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As a community, Kitchener has a long history of taking brave action to ensure our city remains prosperous and vibrant: reinventing itself in response to advancing technologies, industry change and new opportunities. It isn’t always about the biggest or most complex solution; sometimes the simplest ideas can make the biggest impact.
As our community continues to change and grow, your ideas will help shape this change by informing Make it Kitchener 2.0. Join us, help us, and challenge us as we strive to make Kitchener the best place it can be for everyone.
Tell us what you think is the next transformative change our community could lead.
View All Ideasover 2 years ago
End homelessness and risk of homelessness
Waiting 10 years to end homelessness means asking: who's life is worthless? As it is today, the situation is one of societal condoned slow euthanasia, leaving many are asking- Am I too poor to live? This needs to be a top priority issue, with a line in the budget.
over 2 years ago
Zero Waste Kitchener
Work towards a waste free city by requiring all buildings to have organics pick up. Where possible, use organic waste to capture energy. Send out information to all residents about what and how to recycle properly to reduce contamination in the recycling and to increase the percent of items that actually get recycled. Encourage private companies and buildings to provide information to their tenants regarding their waste requirements. Eliminate or ban single use plastics where it is in the City's power to do so.
over 2 years ago
Plant more trees and make streets greener to fight against climate change.
over 2 years ago
Support for World Class Art and Design Education
Waterloo region's leadership in technology was jump-started by the U of W's exceptional tech-focused educational programs. However, in Waterloo region, art and design education remains on the periphery. Greater support for art and design education could help local businesses connect with needed talent as well as encouraging development of local art and culture.
over 2 years ago
Encourage experimental and temporary use of commercial space
Incentivize commercial property owners to rent out their space to independent & local businesses and organizations, rather than letting it sit vacant. Figure out why so many storefronts are currently unoccupied, and take action to make Kitchener's downtown and other commercial hubs as vibrant and lively as they can be.
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Who's listening
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Phone 519-741-2200 x7072 Email lauren.chlumsky@kitchener.ca
