People-friendly transportation

Our goal is to transform how people move through the city by making the transportation network safe, convenient, comfortable and connected.

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Complete Streets

Find information on our transportation projects page.

2019

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Bikeshare program

Find information in this media release and on our e-scooters page.

2023

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Protected cycling network

Find information on our bike infrastructure page.

2023 In progress Within budget

Cycling and Trails Master Plan

Find information on our Cycling and Trails Master Plan page.

2020

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Pedestrian-first streets

Find information on Engage Kitchener:

2023

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Environmental leadership

Our goal is to achieve a healthy and livable community by mitigating and adapting to climate change and by conserving natural resources.

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Corporate climate action plan

Find more information in our action plan document.

2019

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Energy Efficiency Reserve Fund 2022

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Community Climate Action Plan

Find more information on the Climate Action WR website.

2020

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Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy, tree canopy target and tree planting backlog

Find more information in our strategy document.

2022

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New waste diversion programs 2021

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Vibrant economy

Our goal is to build a vibrant city by making strategic investments to support job creation, economic prosperity, thriving arts and culture, and great places to live.

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Urban design manual

Find more information on our urban design page.

2019

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Build-out of 44 Gaukel, Incubator, Accelerator and Co-Working Space Network

Find more information on the 44 Gaukel website.

2023 In progress (delayed) Within budget

Make It Kitchener 2.0 Strategy

Find more information on the Make It Kitchener website.

2020

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City-owned property review 2023 In progress (delayed) Within budget
Downtown Vision, city-owned property brought to market, Innovation District (Bramm Yards) and Civic District master plans 2023 In progress (delayed) Within budget

Caring community

Our goal is to enhance people’s sense of belonging and connection by providing welcoming community spaces and programs; better engaging, serving and supporting our diverse populations and helping to make housing affordable.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Find more information on our Corporate Strategy on Equity and Anti-Racism page.

2020  

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Affordable Housing Strategy

Find more information on our Housing For All page.

2020   

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Support for safe consumption and treatment services

Find more information on the Region of Waterloo's website.

2019   

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Mill Courtland Community Centre expansion business case

2020   

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New Rosenberg Community Centre/school business case

2025 In progress Within budget

Huron Brigadoon area school/community centre construction

2022

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Open Space Strategy

Find more information on Engage Kitchener.

2023 In progress Within budget
Arts and Culture Plan 2023 In progress Within budget

Great customer service

Our goal is to increase people’s satisfaction, trust and engagement with the city by providing friendly, easy and convenient services.

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Multi-language interpretation support 2020

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Customer Satisfaction Program 2020

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Online customer service portal development

Find more information on our MyKitchener page.

2021

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Set and communicate service levels 2022

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Customer Experience Program 2022

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