Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Guiding our community into the future
The 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is designed to guide the Region of Waterloo as it grows to one million people in the coming decades. Our "Growing with Care" Strategic Plan focuses the Region’s work in four key areas to: address the housing and homelessness crisis; grow sustainably while adapting to a changing climate; make services and opportunities more equitable for all; and cultivate an organization that supports staff wellbeing and service to better support residents. You can learn more below about these four priorities.
Our Vision, Mission and Core Value
The Region of Waterloo’s Vision, Mission and Core Values statements capture the heart of who we are, the vision we have for the communities we serve, and the ways we intentionally choose to work to achieve this vision. The Strategic Plan is how we will implement these statements.
- Our Vision (what we aspire to): A compassionate community that cares for all people, stewards the land for future generations and where everyone has the opportunity to live a good life.
- Our Mission (what we do): Providing essential services that support quality of life for each and every person in Waterloo Region.
- Our Core Value (how we work): Care for people and the land we share.
What is a Strategic Plan?
The Strategic Plan is a roadmap for the community we’re working to achieve, together. It sets the Region of Waterloo's direction, tells us where to focus and guides us as we look to the future. This plan was approved by Regional Council and built collaboratively with input from thousands of community members.
Read more about the Strategic Plan: Growing with Care that was approved in the August 15th Council report.
How do we implement this Plan?
The Region’s Plan and Budget is created each year and is based on our Strategic Plan: Growing with Care. It will shape the Region of Waterloo as we grow to one million people in the coming decades. This Plan is how we support what matters most to the community. The 2025 budget maintains the essential services residents rely on across Waterloo Region. As inflation and rising costs continue to impact households, this budget balances affordability with the service needs of a growing community.
Explore our Strategic Plan
Read more about the community vision and priorities in this 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. You can flip through the summary booklet below, click here to view full screen, or download the file. You can also select one of the four icons below to read more about that priority area.
Our Progress
The Region of Waterloo is working to put our Strategic Plan into action and make life better for everyone in this community. Explore our progress in the 2024 Yearbook: Building a brighter future. It’s full of good news stories on the priorities that matter to Waterloo Region residents:
Our Strategy: Based in Data and Trends
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