Climate change and energy
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Our goal is to reduce emissions and prepare for a changing climate. We will do this by:
- encouraging emission reductions through energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy generation
- planning for resilient infrastructure in a changing climate
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Corporate and fiscal
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Our goal is to demonstrate municipal leadership by considering the environmental, social and economic impacts of all Town decisions. We will do this by:
- encouraging and supporting inter-departmental collaboration and communication to facilitate the adoption of sustainable practices
- encouraging and supporting collaboration to implement sustainability initiatives between municipal and community organizations, local indigenous groups, conservation authorities and surrounding communities and the County
- creating and integrating sustainability principles into Town policies, processes and practices
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Economic development and cultural
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Our goal is to preserve Orangeville's small-town appeal, while bolstering robust business and tourism opportunities that support a healthy economy. We will do this by:
- further establishing Orangeville's identity through the preservation and expansion of tourism, culture and heritage
- enhancing economic resiliency through attraction, expansion and retention of diverse business industries that in turn provide varied local employment opportunities
- connecting tourists to the Town as an urban hub within the County
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Land use and planning
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Our goal is to manage and direct land use that creates healthy, livable and safe communities. We will do this by:
- encouraging mixed use development
- co-ordinating land use and infrastructure planning to promote healthy, liveable and safe communities
- planning land use and transportation networks that support and create well-connected communities
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Natural resources and environment
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Our goal is to protect and enhance the natural environment. We will do this by:
- protecting, improving or restoring the quality and quantity of water resources
- continuing to provide access to safe drinking water that meets the needs of the community
- enhancing the culture of water conservation and efficiency
- protecting and enhancing natural heritage and the urban forest
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Social well-being
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Our goal is to promote Orangeville as an engaged, inclusive community for all. We will do this by:
- ensuring residents have access to affordable housing and community services
- providing accessible social and community program options that support health, wellness and learning
- increasing equitable access to and affordability of healthy food options
- building social networks that encourage well-being and celebrate the community
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Transportation system
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Our goal is to encourage a reduction in the dependence of motor vehicles locally and promote all other forms of transportation. We will do this by:
- promoting a shift to more sustainable and efficient transportation to move people and goods
- improving access to transit options and reducing single occupancy vehicle use
- promoting walking and cycling by increasing connective and safe active transportation infrastructure
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