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The City of Burnaby is committed to Social, Financial, Environmental and Cultural Sustainability
To ensure Social Sustainability, Burnaby City Council has directed development of a strategy that will build on existing goals and on Burnaby's positive social attributes and assets to guide decisions and resource allocations for social issues. With the Economic Development and the Environmental Sustainability strategies, the Social Sustainability Strategy will provide a foundation for the continued strengthening of Burnaby's overall well-being, enhancing Burnaby's status as a livable, vibrant and sustainable community – a place that facilitates an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a strong respect for and stewardship of the natural environment.
To maximize citizen involvement, several working groups – including invited participants who are knowledgeable and concerned about specific social issues -- will operate as part of a Social Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee, addressing subjects such as: arts and culture; children and youth; community well-being; family issues (including childcare); health; housing; immigrant settlement and multiculturalism; accessibility; public education; public safety; seniors. Citizens will also be invited to review the draft Strategy.
The first meeting of the Steering Committee is March 30, 2010, with the process scheduled for completion in 15 months.
Resources
Working Group Notices
The Social Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee has struck six Working Groups. The City is seeking active and reflective individuals to volunteer for the Working Groups. To learn more, download the Social Sustainability Working Group Notice in the following languages:
Working Group Meeting Schedule
Prep Camp
Thursday, September 16, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Prosperous City Working Group
Thursdays,
September 30, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 14, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 28, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Age-Friendly City Working Group
Tuesdays,
September 28, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 12, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 26, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Engaged City Working Group
Tuesdays,
September 28, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 12, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 26, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Diverse City Working Group
Wednesdays,
September 29, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 13, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 27, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Healthy City Working Group
Thursdays,
September 30, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 14, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 28, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Peaceful City Working Group
Wednesdays,
September 29, 2010: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 13, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 27, 2010: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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