Plan with us! Kitchener's Strategic Plan 2023-2026

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This project is complete. Kitchener Council has approved a citizen-informed plan to guide the City’s priorities over the next four years. The 2023-2026 strategic plan was developed after extensive engagement. Thank you to everyone who took our surveys, talked to us on the street or joined our resident panel! For more information, visit kitchener.ca/OurPlan


Plan the future of Kitchener with us!

Kitchener’s strategic plan is our community’s shared vision for the future of our City. We’re working on our 2023-2026 strategic plan and want you to be part of the planning process.

What should we focus on 4 years and even 20 years from now? Have your say and share your vision with us. Your input will help us build a strategic plan that best reflects the unique needs of our community – and develop a 20-year vision for the future of our City.

The vision will guide future City priorities and decisions that will move us toward a shared long-term future. The strategic plan will identify key goals and actions the City will take over the next four years to move us closer to achieving that vision.

Engaging you in this important work ensures that we are aligning our efforts with the needs of the community. And equally important, it builds trust with residents, knowing they can count on their local government to deliver the valued programs and services that they need.

Hearing what is most important to you has never been more important than it is today. Plan with us, Kitchener needs your voice, join the conversation!

Please subscribe for email updates using the ‘Subscribe’ button.

Plan the future of Kitchener with us!

Kitchener’s strategic plan is our community’s shared vision for the future of our City. We’re working on our 2023-2026 strategic plan and want you to be part of the planning process.

What should we focus on 4 years and even 20 years from now? Have your say and share your vision with us. Your input will help us build a strategic plan that best reflects the unique needs of our community – and develop a 20-year vision for the future of our City.

The vision will guide future City priorities and decisions that will move us toward a shared long-term future. The strategic plan will identify key goals and actions the City will take over the next four years to move us closer to achieving that vision.

Engaging you in this important work ensures that we are aligning our efforts with the needs of the community. And equally important, it builds trust with residents, knowing they can count on their local government to deliver the valued programs and services that they need.

Hearing what is most important to you has never been more important than it is today. Plan with us, Kitchener needs your voice, join the conversation!

Please subscribe for email updates using the ‘Subscribe’ button.

Share Your Vision

CLOSED: Thank you for all your contributions! This vision board has now concluded. 

Help us define a new vision for Kitchener’s future!  

We are creating a 20-year vision for the City of Kitchener that will chart a path for Kitchener’s future. This vision will guide City priorities and decisions that move us toward that shared future.  Your contributions will help us define that vision and may be featured in future communications about the strategic plan.   

Tell us your hopes and dreams for the future of our city. What should we aspire to as a City? What should we work to achieve over the next 20 years?  

Write, draw, paint, take a photo, perform, or otherwise create and share your hopes for the Kitchener of 20 years from now! Creativity is encouraged.   

How do I share my vision? 

Start by giving your post a title and then add your materials. If you are posting visuals of any kind, please also include a short description of your hopes and aspirations for the Kitchener of 2043.  

Here are some questions to inspire you: 

  • With a focus on the Kitchener we would like to have in 2043, what is the Kitchener we want to create for future generations? 

  • Imagine it’s 2043 and you have a new neighbour who just moved here from another city. What is the city like now? What would you tell them about how the city has changed? What have we accomplished over the last 20 years? 

Want to submit a photo? Read this first: 

Let’s protect each other’s privacy. Please do not post photos where the person or people being photographed could be easily identified. That means a photo of people’s backs or of crowds is fine. But a picture of one or a few people directly facing the camera is not. Regretfully, we need to remove photos that do not meet our privacy policy.  

What if I don’t have a way to upload my art or photo? 

We want everyone to be able to share their vision. Bring your materials to your nearest community centre and a staff member will help you out. You can also bring your materials to any one of our pop-ups or events.  

Important! 

All posts and content must meet our Moderation Policy.  

By posting your future vision of the city, you are consenting to the City of Kitchener using the content of your post in City publications related to this project. This might include social media, future policy documents, or staff reports.  

We may contact you about your post in case we have questions or would like to use your post in some other way.  

If you have any questions about the collection or use of your materials, please contact Angie Fritz-Walters at angie.fritz-walters@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2200 ext. 7059 

Thank you for sharing your vision with us! 

CLOSED: This vision board has concluded.
  • Share Oak Creek School Vision #3 on Facebook Share Oak Creek School Vision #3 on Twitter Share Oak Creek School Vision #3 on Linkedin Email Oak Creek School Vision #3 link

    Oak Creek School Vision #3

    by Street Team A, over 1 year ago

    More trees, more lakes, Eco friendly cars like tesla and stronger buildings and better environment.


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    Oak Creek School Vision #2

    by Street Team A, over 1 year ago

    In 20 years I'd like to see less trees being cut down. Trees help filter our air and without them our air gets more and more unsafe to breathe in. It's worse because of all the dirt from construction. So I believe we should keep some trees.


  • Share Oak Creek School Vision #1 on Facebook Share Oak Creek School Vision #1 on Twitter Share Oak Creek School Vision #1 on Linkedin Email Oak Creek School Vision #1 link

    Oak Creek School Vision #1

    by Street Team A, over 1 year ago

    More trees, building with solar panels, electric cars, so the world can be safe

  • Share A walk in Eden on Facebook Share A walk in Eden on Twitter Share A walk in Eden on Linkedin Email A walk in Eden link

    A walk in Eden

    by sah, over 1 year ago

    Inspiration can be taken from a number of concepts in the design of 'The Line' (being created in Saudi Arabia -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kz5vEqdaSc&ab_channel=NEOM):

    • High levels of automation including transportation, delivery, city services etc
    • High levels of digitization. Eliminate the physical as much as possible and move things to the cloud.
    • Free public transport, also fully automated and fast. Minimize and ideally eliminate personal car ownership.
    • Go for 5-10 min neighborhoods where walking/biking/escooters are the primary mode of moving around. Integrate this with a gradual reduction of the current road network to favor trails instead.
    • Heavy increase in greenery... Continue reading
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    walk-able places

    by Matt warren, over 1 year ago
    So people can walk place, where we can get away from cars and gas
  • Share A warm community hug on Facebook Share A warm community hug on Twitter Share A warm community hug on Linkedin Email A warm community hug link

    A warm community hug

    by Anonymouse , over 1 year ago
    In 2043…


    Kitchener’s community building programs have continued to grow and thrive, so most people feel connected to their neighbours in some way. All communities have gathering spaces like small parks, which have community message boards that announce events and things to do for people of all ages- even if you live in less suburban places.

    Kitchener has invested in an engaged citizenry- municipal voting is at an all time high! We’re welcoming young people into government by giving them meaningful ways to contribute to how the city looks for them. We’ve made running for municipal office super easy, and... Continue reading

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    10 year old Vision

    by 10 year old, over 1 year ago

    Peace, no homelessness, equality...environment friendly, everyone has a car.

  • Share Technology, no pollution and more nature on Facebook Share Technology, no pollution and more nature on Twitter Share Technology, no pollution and more nature on Linkedin Email Technology, no pollution and more nature link

    Technology, no pollution and more nature

    by 10 year old, over 1 year ago

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    Recreation

    by Street Team A, over 1 year ago

  • Share Free food, Community Centre and Watermelon on Facebook Share Free food, Community Centre and Watermelon on Twitter Share Free food, Community Centre and Watermelon on Linkedin Email Free food, Community Centre and Watermelon link

    Free food, Community Centre and Watermelon

    by Street Team A, over 1 year ago