Sustainability in Winter Park
About This Plan
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan provides a North Star for our communities and many business and civic partners throughout our area. It was informed by work completed through collaborative visioning and a planning process that included multiple community organizations, business leaders and residents. The work was updated in 2022 through the work of multiple partner organizations from Winter Park and Fraser. Five Areas of Focus were identified by the planning team which provide the overarching organizing framework for the plan. Each Area of Focus is supported by specific success indicators, initiatives, and tactics.This plan is a living document and will be updated regularly to reflect changes in the community.
Vision Statement
The Winter Park – Fraser Valley is a diverse community that works together to protect and preserve the natural beauty of our area while creating a place where our residents thrive and visitors enjoy our distinct mountain culture, rich heritage and amazing outdoors.
Guiding Principles
We will hold the following ideals in equal balance as we work together to create the Winter Park - Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan. Our strategic decisions will strive to:
- Enhance the distinctive quality of life for all Winter Park – Fraser Valley residents.
- Protect and preserve our area’s scenic beauty, environment and natural resources.
- Ensure all forms of local infrastructure support the long-term needs of our residents and visitors.
- Cultivate a sustainable, equitable and diverse year-round economic base that benefits all residents.
Read the Winter Park Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan here.
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Areas of Focus
Success Indicators
- Increase number and types of businesses and education opportunities.
- Increase tax revenue
- Increase year-round employment
Initiatives
- Year-Round Economy
- Business and Industry
- Education and Employment
More Information on Page #6 of the Winter Park Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan.
Success Indicators
- Number of improvements implemented
- Assess new developments for implementation
- Increase in workforce housing
Initiatives
- Wayfinding
- Workforce Housing
- Parking
- Downtown Winter Park / Main Street
- Waterways
More Information on Page #7 of the Winter Park Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan.
Success Indicators
- Number of improvements implemented
- Increased community satisfaction
- Increased resident and guest diversity
Initiatives
- Placemaking
- Equity and Access
- Culture and Recreation
- Housing
- Trails and Public Lands
- Community Satisfaction
- Building
- Transportation
More Information on Pages #8-9 of the Winter Park Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan.
Success Indicators
- Number of improvements implemented
- Movement toward and achievement of zero-waste comunity goal
- Reduction of negative environmental impacts on public lands
Initiatives
- Overall
- Parking
- Waterways
- Natural Disaster Mitigation
- Recreation
- Building and Design
- Waste
More Information on Pages #9-10 of the Winter Park Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan.
Success Indicators
- Number of programs implemented
- Increased communty and visitor satisfaction (survey)
- Increased use of alternative transportation (bus ridership, bike usage/survey)
Initiatives
- Health & Wellness Services
- Recreation
- Transportation
- Waterways
More Information on Page #10 of the Winter Park Fraser Valley Sustainable Community Plan.
