ourQuesnel & Designated Outcome Statements

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

A series of Desired Outcome Statements (DOS) has been created that are designed to paint a picture of where Quesnel residents would like to see the community in 40 years. The statements were drafted based upon input received from community-wide consultation, working sessions, and surveys.

Now, the ourQuesnel Sustainability Task Force is seeking the public’s input on these statements. Residents can visit www.ourquesnel.com and click the link to an online survey.

The DOS fall within 10 strategy areas: economy, work, education and skills training; transportation and mobility; energy, water, resources and waste; food; social and community well-being; ecosystems, natural areas and parks; communications and connectivity infrastructure; buildings and sites; arts, culture, recreation and leisure; and housing and land use.

Between four and 10 DOS were created for each of these strategy areas. Some examples include:

• Quesnel’s diverse and resilient economy is based on the strength of the area’s natural resources and is supportive of emerging economic sectors.
• The transportation system is convenient, cost-effective and affordable, and allows for efficient and safe movement of people, vehicles and goods.
• Education, responsibility and compact development patterns allow for the protection, maintenance and preservation of ecosystems, natural areas, parks, and natural resources. • There is a diversity of housing options, including a range of types, tenures and prices. Housing options create equitable and inclusive neighbourhoods for all ages and abilities.

A full listing of the DOS within each sector is available at www.ourquesnel.com Quesnel is developing a comprehensive, community-wide, long-term sustainability vision, plan, and process through the ourQuesnel: Sustainability in Action initiative. It is meant to include as many community members and organizations as are willing to participate.

ourQuesnel is led by the City of Quesnel with help from the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, a non-profit organization that provides sustainability planning and advisory services to local governments in BC and across Canada. To learn more about the Centre’s work, visit www.whistlercentre.ca To learn more about ourQuesnel, visit www.ourquesnel.com or like us at www.facebook.com/ourquesnel