Implementing the Vision

Implementation and monitoring are important components of a plan's success. To ensure Vision 2026 is successful, we must measure how goals are being achieved and to monitor the appropriateness of these goals as we advance, or as circumstances and trends change.

Vision 2026 is a key component of York Region's strategic planning and business planning processes. Vision 2026 establishes the overall vision and direction for Regional Council and the Region's employees. It will continue to provide the broad framework from which more detailed plans can be developed for the Region, and for individual departments.

Many of the Region's successful stories, including initiatives – the Regional Official Plan, the Long Term Water and Sewer Strategy, the Human Services Strategy, the work of the Homelessness Task Force and the creation of a regional transit service, among others, have emerged in response to Vision 2021. Vision 2026 sets the stage for future strategic initiatives.

The success of achieving the Goals and Action Areas of Vision 2026 will be measured through the York Region's business planning and budget process. This program provides detailed measures at a departmental level and will evolve to co-ordinate with the higher-level measures within Vision 2026.

Reporting on Our Progress

Future reporting on Vision 2026 will be an opportunity to co-ordinate other Regional 'performance measurement' efforts. The data assembly and reporting on the Vision indicators of progress listed below will be supported by performance measurement already in progress by York Region. Annual reporting to our community on the progress made to achieve the intent of Vision 2026 will be its ultimate success.

• Attraction and retention of residents to York Region
• Accessibility and quality of transportation options

• Greenland conservation and enhancement
• Water quality and quantity
• Arts, heritage and culture opportunities in York Region
• Management of long-term agricultural resources

• Opportunities for employment and business enterprise
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and personal development

• Physical and mental well-being
• Effectiveness and accessibility of programs responding to human needs
• Sense of personal safety and crime rate

Housing Choices for Our Residents

• Variety, affordability and availability of housing options.

• Co-ordination of financing and development of infrastructure with growth

• Efficiency and effectiveness of transportation systems
• Waste reduction and diversion rates

• Citizen and community involvement in York Region's decision making
• Citizen satisfaction with regional government