Strategic Plan

This theme is about designing parks, public spaces, and neighbourhoods that are thoughtful, functional, and enjoyable for people of all ages. It includes plans for recreation, arts and culture, and community safety to keep Spruce Grove active and vibrant. Most importantly, it is about creating the everyday spaces and connections that help residents belong, thrive, and feel proud to call Spruce Grove home. 

This theme is about making it easier for residents to stay informed and understand how City decisions affect their community. It focuses on better storytelling, updated digital tools, and a more proactive approach to sharing news and progress. The goal is a City that communicates openly and keeps residents connected to the people and decisions that shape where they live. 

This theme is about creating more jobs and business opportunities in Spruce Grove, including expanding industrial land and bringing more life to the City Centre. It supports local businesses, attracts new investment, and looks for ways to connect people with meaningful work close to home. The goal is an economy that reflects our community values and helps Spruce Grove grow forward.  

As a growing city, many of our biggest challenges and opportunities require working together with other municipalities, higher levels of government, and community organizations. This theme focuses on building a clear plan for advocacy, strengthening regional relationships, and meaningfully engaging with groups like seniors, youth, and urban Indigenous communities. Strong partnerships help make sure Spruce Grove has the support and resources needed to grow well and serve residents for years to come.

Before Council formally approves the plan, they want to make sure it reflects what matters most to residents. The survey is your opportunity to confirm the plan is on the right track, or to flag anything that you feel is missing. Feedback will be reviewed and considered before it goes to Council for approval early this summer. 

The final 2026–2029 Strategic Plan is expected to be approved by Council and released publicly in summer 2026. 

The plan was developed over a series of strategic planning retreats attended by both Council and the City’s Corporate Leadership Team. It is based on what Council heard from residents during the 2025 municipal election campaign. City Administration then worked with Council to translate those community priorities into four themes with various goals and actions. After public feedback is received, Council will provide final direction on changes to the draft plan which will then be finalized and formally approved by Council this summer. 

This plan is intended to be a roadmap for realizing Council’s shared goals for the community. New challenges, opportunities and issues will emerge during this timeframe, and the strategic plan will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it continues to reflect the needs of the community. A new plan will be created in 2030 after the civic election in 2029.  

The 2022–2025 Strategic Plan was organized around four themes: Community Connections, Environmental Sustainability, Economic Prosperity, and Governance in Action, which reflected the priorities shared by the community during the 2021 election. The new draft plan reflects updated community priorities as heard during the 2025 election. It is organized around Building Community, Communications Excellence, Economic Opportunity, and Strategic Partnerships. 

Once approved, the Strategic Plan guides everything Council and Administration does. The Budget and Fiscal Plan, corporate plans, and department business plans all flow from it. The next Budget and Fiscal Plan will outline the resources, projects, and initiatives tied to the Strategic Plan. Progress will be reported publicly through quarterly and annual reports, resulting in a final report at the end of 2029. 

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