Community Outcomes are those things which the community think are important for it's well being.
The outcomes identified by the community will be used to guide the planning done by the Council and will inform central government and others about community needs. Associated with each outcome area we have identified some key challenges and opportunities.
These are described in more detail in the table below.
We developed these outcomes based on information we have gathered about local trends, service provision, and people's perceptions of our City's strengths, priorities and needs.
The Outcomes | Our People | Our Place | Our Prosperity |
A City with a Sustainable Natural Environment | Our people enjoy and value our natural environment and take responsibility for protecting and restoring it. | Our City's natural resources, biodiversity, landscapes, and ecosystem integrity are protected and enhanced. | Our people recognise that the natural environment plays a significant role in our prosperity. The whole community ensures that negative impacts on the environment are managed to maintain environmental sustainability. |
A Learning City | Our people have the knowledge and skills needed to participate in society, and value lifelong learning. | Our City provides diverse opportunities for learning and innovation. | Our economy thrives on skills, knowledge and innovation. |
A Prosperity City | Our people have access to adequate income and opportunities to contribute to the City's well-being. | Our City has the infrastructure and environment to support a job rich economy, while protecting and enhancing our essential natural capital. | Our economy is based on a range of businesses which enable wealth creation and employment opportunities for all. |
A Well Governed City | Our people participate in decision-making and enjoy the rights and responsibilities of living in a democracy. | Our City's infrastructure and environment are managed effectively, are responsive to changing needs and focus on long-term sustainability. | Our economy thrives on strong, proactive and ethical leadership. |
A City of Inclusive and Diverse Communities | Our people participate in community life, have a sense of belonging and identity and have opportunities to contribute to the City's well-being; we recognise our bicultural heritage in our multicultural society. | Our City encourages a diversity of lifestyles, and a sense of social connection, place and identity. | Our economy provides opportunities for all people to participate in wealth creation, develop a sense of belonging and make a contribution. |
A City of Healthy and Active People | Our people live long and healthy lives. | Our City provides the natural and built environments that enable people to enjoy long and healthy lives. | Our economy is based on practices that promote and improve health. |
A Safe City | Our people are free from crime, violence, abuse and injury. | Our City's urban form and infrastructure maximise safety and security for all people from crime, injury and hazards. | Our economy invests in mitigating threats to safety and security. |
A Cultural and Fun City | Our people value leisure time and recognise that arts and leisure pursuits contribute to identity, connectedness and well-being. | Our City's infrastructure, facilities, open space and natural environments support a diverse range of arts and leisure activities. | Our economy is strengthened by the arts and leisure sectors. |
A Liveable City | Our people have appropriate housing and live in an attractive and well designed City and neighbourhoods. | Our City provides a choice of housing, easy mobility and access to open spaces, and a range of utilities that allow people to enjoy an acceptable quality of life. | Our economy invests in and benefits from enhancing the liveability of our City. |
