​Transportation and Mobility

Strategic Goal Statement: To be a fully connected and integrated community, the City will undertake initiatives to improve the municipal road network, support the development of transit and increase cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. 

• Improve local road network
• Support regional transportation initiatives
• Advance active transportation 

City Building​

Strategic Goal Statement: To build a world-class city, the City will continue its planning and development in support of key city-wide developments and initiatives that encompass good urban design and public spaces that foster community well-being. 

• Develop the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital precinct
• Develop the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
• Elevate the quality of life through city planning​ 

Environmental Stewardship ​ 

Strategic Goal Statement: To protect the environment and foster a sustainable future, the City will act as a steward to preserve the natural environment by encompassing principles of environmental protection into our social and economic initiatives.

• Protect and respect our environment
• Proactive environmental management
• Build the low-carbon economy and a resilient city

Active, Safe and Diverse Communities​

Strategic Goal Statement: To ensure the safety and well-being of citizens, the City will commit to engagement and cohesiveness by supporting and promoting community events, arts, culture, heritage, sports and fire prevention awareness. 

• Enhance community well-being
• Enrich our communities
• Maintain safety in our community

Economic Prosperity, Investment and Social Capital​

Strategic Goal Statement: To ensure Vaughan continues to be the place to be, the City will undertake initiatives to ignite economic prosperity and social capital, and celebrate Vaughan as an entrepreneurial city and the gateway to economic activity in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and Canada. 

• Advance economic opportunities
• Attract new investments ​
• Enable a climate for job creation

Good Governance

Strategic Goal Statement: To effectively pursue service excellence in governance and fiscal responsibility, the City will hold the public’s trust through inclusive, transparent and accountable decision-making, responsible financial management, and superior service delivery and effective communication. 

• Ensure Transparency and Accountability
• Commitment to Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
  (Demonstrate Value for Money)

Citizen Experience​

Strategic Goal Statement: To ensure citizens receive the best experience in person, by telephone and electronically, the City will provide exceptional end-to-end citizen-centred services, enhance access and streamline services with the use of technology. 

• Commitment to citizen service
• Transform services through technology

Operational Performance​

Strategic Goal Statement: To continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement, the City will support competencies and practices in innovation and process efficiencies.   

• Leverage data-driven decision-making
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement 

Staff Engagement​

Strategic Goal Statement: To ensure an engaged workforce, the City will continue to foster initiatives that create a positive work environment through staff development, and workplace health, safety and wellness with strengthened leadership, communication and engagement opportunities.   

• Empower staff
• Develop leadership
• Manage performance