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Translating Vision into Action

Translating Vision into Action. 1924. 1949. 1957. 1969. 1976. 1989. Okotoks. Cochrane. Langdon. Redwood Meadows. Airdrie. 1998. 2010. 2020. 2030. 2040. 2050. Past, Present, and Future: The Calgary Region. Historic. Projected. What’s the Problem?. Mismatch

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Translating Vision into Action

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  1. Translating Vision into Action

  2. 1924 1949 1957 1969 1976 1989 Okotoks Cochrane Langdon Redwood Meadows Airdrie 1998 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 Past, Present, and Future:The Calgary Region Historic Projected

  3. What’s the Problem?

  4. Mismatch • The geography of the problem transcends the geography of existing institutions • Interdependent Interests • No single entity has the power or authority to address the problem on their own • Gap in Governance • Scale & role of government is inadequate • Lack of public space to share power and responsibility Elements of the Puzzle

  5. Regional Growth and Sustainability Framework • A long-term vision, principles, goals, and targets for a sustainable region; • Region-wide sustainable growth scenarios – high level regional land use concepts; • Terms of agreement in principle for working together on regional planning issues; • Integration and alignment with municipal plans and key CRP projects; • Technical planning and support tools; and • Regional sustainability indicators.

  6. Types of Outcomes • Build knowledge and understanding • Build community • Inform and educate citizens and leader • Promote mutual understanding • Shape public values • Stimulate conversation • Foster a common sense of place • Share resources • Solve specific problems • Govern across boundaries

  7. Terms of Agreement for Working Together • Define a process to implement appropriate regional level growth and sustainability management plans; • Develop strategies to coordinate and complement municipal plans; • Articulate a process to mitigate or resolve conflict; and • Examine alternative decision-making models and best management practices for regional collaboration. • HOW TO TRANSLATE VISION INTO ACTION! • voluntary process ... • genuine commitments … • effective results

  8. Cycle of Regional Collaboration Gap in Governance Diagnose Design Learn Take Action

  9. Seven Habits forEffective Regional Collaboration • Catalyst – a compelling reason • Leadership – legitimacy, credibility, capacity • Representation – the right people • Regional Fit – define boundaries according to people’s interests • Deliberation – jointly name issues and frame options • Action Plan – move from vision to action • Evaluation – learn and adapt

  10. DateItem/Product September 15 Visioning Session October 9,10,11 Face-to-face interviews with each CRP jurisdiction October/November Follow-up interviews November/December Prepare draft report January Distribute draft report for review and comment February 1-2 National Workshop on Regional Collaboration (LILP) February Convene 1st facilitated dialogue March 2 CRP General Assembly Meeting - Status Report April Convene 2nd facilitated dialogue May/June Finalize Terms of Agreement Terms of Agreement for Working TogetherTimeline

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