Economic Prosperity
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Definition
As part of the FOCUS Kingston Plan, an innovative six-week program of public 
consultation was conducted in the summer of 2002. The program defined the vision
for the Economic Prosperity of our community through the year 2010. The first steps toward fulfilling this vision are the develop-ment and implementation of
business plans and the creation of partnerships that will enable us to leverage existing resources and grow government and private sector investment in our
community.
A great city of history and innovation is an irresistible place for people, pulsing with a distinctive lifestyle and authentic flair, buzzing with ideas and celebrated for its crowning achievements. We see Kingston being such a city!
A New Vision for Economic Prosperity
In 2010, our Kingston is a place where quality of life means individuals have the ability to meet their basic needs and achieve personal goals, hopes and aspirations. Our community supports enriching social interactions, includes all residents in community life, shares its resources, and maintains a safe, clean environment.
Our economic prosperity balances economic, environmental and social goals. We have jobs and opportunities. We are a caring community, a safe, cohesive city that embraces diversity, and are good stewards of our environment.
We claim a stronger and better future through our talented people and research expertise, our urban and rural landscapes, our heritage buildings and precious waterfronts. Our city is built on a human scale, accommodating a wide variety of work routines and lifestyles. It has parks and healthy neighbourhoods supported by transportation networks that include walking and biking paths. Our children find Kingston to be a place where they can fulfill their dreams, find jobs and opportunities, and live comfortable, rewarding lives.
Business Planning
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Evaluate and report on the performance of the existing business plan for 2001-2003 which identified the following 6 strategic sectors for targeted growth: Biotechnology, Information Technology, Advanced Materials, Environmental Science, Tourism, and Culture.
Once the evaluation is complete, a business plan for the years 2004 through 2006 will be developed that reflects the new vision of economic prosperity and involves non-traditional stakeholders.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
- Establish investment levels that reflect the community's vision for economic prosperity.
- Redefine baseline data in key sectors.
- Identify economic prosperity benchmarks and targets for 2006.
- Adopt sector measures and targets for 2006.
- Create sector plans for 2004-2006.
PROGRESS INDICATORS
- Degree of progress for measures.
- Targeted total investment by sector is achieved.
- Quality of Life Index reports balanced financial, social and natural environmental results.
Build Economic Linkages and Partnerships
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Identify the stakeholders targeted for growth and create networks and partnerships for the purpose of:
- Ensuring a consistent and constant under-standing of the Economic Prosperity vision.
- Creating a culture of working together.
- Creating networks & developing partnerships.
- Influencing major stakeholders to integrate strategic initiatives and be committed to implementation.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
- Agreements to implement joint programs and projects such as recreational facilities, parking & transportation and marketing.
- Identification of common areas of strategic economic importance to the community.
- Networking opportunities and linkages between key stakeholder groups to share information are created.
- Economic Prosperity annual forum.
- Economic Prosperity partnership agreements.
- Participation of diverse stakeholders.
- Stakeholders have a shared knowledge of who are the "stakeholders" and what is the Economic Prosperity strategy.
- Standard protocols for various partnership agreements are developed.
PROGRESS INDICATORS:
- Quantity and quality of participation and the level of awareness.
- Some common agreements and projects are developed.
- Degree of diversity - non-traditional partnerships.
