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Ottawa 20/20 Principles

1	A Caring and Inclusive City A. Personal Safety and Security – All people feel safe in their homes and communities. B. Access to the Basics – All people have access to adequate income, food, clothing, housing, transportation, health services and recreation. C. Citizen Engagement – Everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in the life of their community. D. Diversity – The people of Ottawa respect and celebrate cultural and social diversity, and have access to services that are responsive to their needs. E. Seniors – Seniors have access to community services that respond to their needs.
2	A Creative City Rich in Heritage, Unique in Identity A. A Proud City – The people of Ottawa are proud of their city and treasure its identity as a wonderful place to live. B. A Capital City – We cherish the city’s amenities, recognizing that as Canada’s capital city, we have a rich variety of things to do. Being the nation’s capital brings us tourists, gives us the national cultural perspective and a window to the world. C. Vibrant Local Arts and Heritage – Local arts and heritage five us community vitality; a path to creativity and innovation; and a sense of who we are. D. Culture in Every Community – Culture is present in every community through libraries, local museums and archives, the preservation of our heritage buildings, opportunities for artistic expression, and places that present and connect local arts to people. E. Distinct Rural Countryside – Ottawa’s rural areas are distinct from the urban areas – its rural landscapes, villages and heritage are valued by all.
3	A Green and Environmentally Sensitive City A. A Green City – Ottawa preserves natural habitats and has a network of green spaces. Trees are an important way of maintaining environmental integrity. B. Development in Harmony with the Environment – Using land wisely, development builds within the current urban boundary and avoids outward sprawl. C. A Focus on Walking, Cycling and Transit – Ottawa implements policies that favour walking, cycling, and public transit over the use of private modes of transportation that are socially accessible, environmentally healthy and economically feasible. D. Clean Air, Water and Earth – All people work to improve the quality of the natural environment; limit noise and light pollution; and protect natural resources and agricultural lands.

4	A City of Distinct, Liveable Communities A. A Sense of Community – All communities look right and feel right. They have an identity that defines them and fosters pride and belonging among residents. B. Complete Communities – Ottawa’s communities have a variety of housing choices, employment, parks and a wide range of services and facilities accessible by walking, cycling and transit. C. Easy Mobility – Communities are easy to get around and barrier-free for the disabled. There are wide sidewalks and recreational pathways; there is frequent, accessible transit service. D. Beauty – Ottawa’s communities are pleasing to the eye. They are interesting, clean, and benefit from an abundance of trees.
5	An Innovative City Where Prosperity is Shared Among All A. Strong Export-based Economic Generators – Ottawa develops and supports local innovators to create a critical mass of knowledge and experience that attracts venture capital, more talent, and spins off new companies. B. Strong Local Business – Ottawa’s local businesses thrive in an environment that provides opportunities for entrepreneurship, tourism, and commerce. C. Strong Rural Economy – All people recognize and support the special role of agriculture, rural businesses and tourism in our economy. D. Connecting People to Opportunities – Citizens have access to quality training, information, education, and community services that provide support to overcome barriers; increase employment; reduce poverty; and create opportunities to participate in the community. E. Connecting Businesses to a Skilled Workforce – Ottawa’s skilled workforce attracts businesses to our city that in turn provide quality jobs.
6	A Responsible and Responsive City A. Accountability – The City demonstrates leadership by following through and sticking to its decisions and by conducting on-going strategic monitoring and making appropriate adjustments. B. Fiscal Responsibility – The City does not spend more than it can afford. It looks for innovative ways to fund and deliver services and makes efficient use of its infrastructure and resources. C. Conduct an Open and Participatory Process – The City conducts business in a broad and open way that makes it easy for everyone to participate and collaborate. D. Partnerships – The City works with other levels of government, the private sector and community-based organizations to achieve objectives. E. Public Awareness – The City educates the public about important issues in order to raise awareness and understanding to enable the public to make knowledgeable choices.
7	A Healthy and Active City A. Recreation and Sport – Citizens have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of recreational pursuits; personal fitness and sport activities. B. Community Facilities – Recreation, arts and heritage facilities are provided to meet both local and citywide needs. C. Accessibility – Citizens have access to affordable and barrier-free facilities, programs and services. D. Health Protection and Promotion – Citizens have access to community based social and health promotion services.