To ensure that Spruce Grove develops and prospers in a sustainable, progressive manner reflecting the growth, development and lifestyle priorities of our community, the City has developed five Core Strategies. These Strategies evolved from public input received through City Council's community consultation process: Community Caucus 2005. To be reviewed annually through the budgeting process, the Core Strategies form the basis of the City's Strategic Plan 2005-2007. This plan guides decision-making for the term of Council and with its goals and objectives, supports the City in the achievement of the community's long-term vision.

Providing Affordable Choices

Goal: To ensure that Spruce Grove continues to offer a range of affordable housing, business and recreation choices.

Objectives:
1.  To expand the revenue base.
2.  To diversify the tax distribution.
3.  To broaden partnership options to ensure quality services at affordable prices.

Building Community

Goal: To ensure that Spruce Grove remains a vital, attractive and caring community.

Objectives:
1.  To foster residents' civic spirit, pride and active community commitment in Spruce Grove.
2.  To contribute to a culture that cares for and respects all citizens - regardless of age, income or background.
3.  To maintain and enhance civic and community facilities, parks, open spaces and services that contribute to an outstanding quality of life.
4.  To support neighbourhood beautification.

Planning for Growth

Goal: To plan new growth so that it retains the current sense of community while enhancing the urban experience offered to Spruce Grove residents.

Objectives:
1.  To ensure an effective land use strategy that provides for targeted residential and non-residential growth.
2.  To ensure adequate infrastructure and services to meet current and projected growth demands.
3.  To foster attractive and varied community design.

Managing Change

Goal: To manage change in an effective, transparent, responsive and respectful manner.

Objectives:
1.  To strengthen the dialogue between the City, its taxpayers and customers.
2.  To encourage responsive civic and community leadership that benefits the long-term interests of the community.

Delivering Sustainable Services

Goal: To ensure that City services contribute to a safe, clean and appealing quality of life reflecting a sustainable balance between community needs, environmental impacts and civic resources.

Objectives:
1.  To actively pursue a clean environment and green community.
2.  To be responsive to emerging priorities.
3.  To balance the needs of the entire community. 

To view a copy of the 2005 Community Caucus Input Summary Report, click here (348 KB PDF file).