AYGCAP CollegeOctober 27, 2005: AYG CAP College October 27, 2005


OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW Introducing Whistler What is Whistler 2020? How was it Developed? Current Status and Successes Top Ten Lessons Learned


Whistler: Whistler 120km north of Vancouver Coast mountains 9,800 permanent residents 2 million visitors, summer & winter Began as Olympic dream


Slide5: Whistler, circa 1960


Slide6: Whistler, circa 1998


Journey to date: Journey to date 1960s - 70s Vision, passion, love of place


Journey to date: Journey to date 1980s - 90s Village, Village North, Amenities


Journey to date: Journey to date 1997 - 2002 5-year vision & priorities Environmental Strategy The Natural Step & Whistler It’s our Nature


WHISTLER 2020: WHISTLER 2020 Community-wide, comprehensive long-term sustainability plan 2005 2020 2060 Vision of WHAT Whistler would like to be Strategies for HOW to get there Highest level policy, amend OCP TNS framework at all levels


WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Guide decision-making RMOW budgeting, grants, Council Partner budgeting, other decisions Use resources strategically and efficiently Align community direction


Whistler 2020 Framework: Whistler 2020 Framework What How Wtler e How Strategies Description of Success (Compelling Vision) Current Reality (Baseline) Actions (Down to Action) Values & Sustainability Objectives Foundations for all we do. Economic Resident Housing Resident Affordability Health & Social Arts, Culture & Heritage Recreation & Leisure Transportation Built Environment Energy Water Materials & Solid Waste Visitor Experience Learning Natural Areas Partnership Finance Vision Priorities & Directions


SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES To reduce and eventually eliminate our contribution to: Progressive build-up of materials taken from the earth’s crust (GHG fossil fuels) Progressive build-up of materials produced by society (pesticides) Ongoing degradation of nature by physical means (destruction of our natural areas) 4. Undermining of other people’s abilities to meet their human needs (accessible health care) Values & Sustainability Objectives They are the foundation for all we do.


VISION AND PRIORITIES: VISION AND PRIORITIES Whistler will be the premier mountain resort community - as we move toward sustainability Enriching Community Life Enhancing the Resort Experience Protecting the Environment Ensuring Economic Viability Partnering for Success Vision Priorities Directions Strategies and Actions


Planning Framework : Planning Framework A Sustainable Community (2060) Current Reality (2005) Declining resources & life supporting systems Increasing population & resource consumption Whistler’s Vision (2020) Key Strategy Components & Task Force Deliverables


Slide16: AWARE Capilano College Healthy Communities Mature Action Committee Tourism Whistler Whistler Arts Council Whistler Blackcomb Chamber of Commerce Whistler Community Services Society Whistler Housing Authority Whistler Museum & Archives Society Whistler Public Library RMOW Terasen Inc. And more to come Partners


2005 Implementing Orgs: 2005 Implementing Orgs AVDC (Whistler 2020 Development Corporation) AWARE BC Hydro BC Transit Capilano College Carney’s Waste Systems Chamber of Commerce District of Squamish Health Care Centre Healthy Communities Learning Communities Library Lil’Wat Nation Mature Action Committee (MAC) Ministry of Health Ministry of Transportation Museum MY Place Naturalists Nester’s Market RCMP RMOW - Administration RMOW - Corporate Services RMOW - Parks & Recreation RMOW - Planning RMOW - Public Works S2S Canadian Home Builders Association S2S Community Services SD #48 Ski Club SLRD Terasen Tourism Whistler Vancouver Coastal Health VANOC Liaison Village of Pemberton Whistler Arts Council Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Community Social Services (WCSS) Whistler Events Bureau (WEB) Whistler for Youth Whistler Forum Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) WORCA


1. Timeline: 1. Timeline Council Status Update Oct 17th 2004 2005 2005 Actions recommended by 2004 Task Forces 2005 Actions accepted by Lead Orgs 2005 Actions confirmed in the budgeting process 2006 Actions accepted or rejected by Lead & Assist Organizations 2006 Actions recommended by 2005 Task Forces 2006 Action implementation process initiates 2006


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Does the action… Move us toward our Vision and Descriptions of Success? Move us toward our sustainability objectives? Is the action… A good financial investment? A stepping stone for future improvement?


INTEGRATION: INTEGRATION Planning framework and criteria integrated into: Municipal budgeting system Community enrichment granting program Purchasing policy Request for proposals


TODAY AND TOMORROW…: TODAY AND TOMORROW… Current status 2005 action implementation Thirteen Partnership Agreements Next steps Ongoing action implementation Monitoring and reporting Ongoing task force review and prioritization Partnership building


SOME SUCCESS STORIES…: SOME SUCCESS STORIES… Sustainable Energy Plan - renewable energy utility, district energy system Economic Agency Review - restructure, new functions Whistler Center for Sustainability - business plan Bio-diesel and alternative powered vehicles


Lessons Learned: Lessons Learned #10 - Make it relevant, genuinely engage #9 - Share and borrow, don’t reinvent #8 - Be leader, develop champions #7 - Shared language #6 - Set targets and measure progress


Lessons Learned Cont’d…: Lessons Learned Cont’d… #5 - Sustainability plan includes economy #4 - Invite the critics #3 - Balance planning and action #2 - Take risks and learn #1 - Communicate vs providing information


Slide26: Thank you! The Whistler 2020 Team www.whistler.ca especk@whistler.ca