1. Official Plan Review - CRP Vahid Ghomashchi, Director of Planning September 2013

2. NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

3. OP FRAMEWORK VISIONOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS WHERE DO WE WISH TO GO? VALUES & FINAL DESTINATION HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE THESE? WHAT DO WE WANT TO IMPROV? ISSUES WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ELEVATION ELABORATION / PRACTICAL

4. VISION AND KEY VALUES 1.The Town of Stratford is building a better community where every person is respected and has the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. 2.The Town of Stratford encourages all members of the community to share their views and ideas to help make Stratford the best possible place to live. 3.The Town of Stratford is committed to Building a strong local economy, Preserving our heritage, Celebrating our diverse culture and Respecting the natural environment entrusted to us for present and future generations. Open, Accountable and Collaborative Governance System

5. Natural Environment WaterSoilAirForest Wildlife Habitat Biodiversity Natural Landscape Sensitive Areas …

6. ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT Buy Local Economic Development Model Local Business Tax and Incentives Business Park Attract External Businesses ….

7. OP FRAMEWORK VISIONOBJECTIVESPOLICIESACTIONS INDICATOR DEVELOPMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION

8. RESOURCES CURRENT TOWN’S OFFICIAL PLAN TOWN’S APPROVED INITIATIVES PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND STUDIES BEST PRACTICES (OP(s)) OP REVIEW ONLINE REPORT

9. Thank You Questions?