Background
Background of the Strategy
| The goal of CED is not simply to generate wealth but create a “prosperous” community that is rich in culture, heritage, and is filled with happy and healthy people. |
In the past few years, the City of Whitehorse has had a limited role in fostering economic development in the City. However, it has become increasingly apparent that community-level activities that support our economy and promote a vibrant community are an important part of our role as a municipal government.
City Council recognized this gap, and in spring 2014, made a commitment to community economic development (CED) by hiring an Economic Development Coordinator, a new position at the City. Concurrently, the City committed to developing a Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to focus City efforts. The goal of CED is not simply to generate wealth but create a “prosperous” community that is rich in culture, heritage and is filled with happy and healthy people.
The purpose of the CEDS is to focus City efforts in facilitating community economic development. The City wishes to maximize stakeholder involvement throughout the process to build partnerships and establish relationships. The process is designed to generate a high degree of stakeholder involvement, and the intention is that involvement in the process of creating the strategy will be only the beginning of lasting relationships with community stakeholders.
Who are the stakeholders?
Background Documents
2009 Community Economic Development Strategy
2009 Economic Development Charrette Final Report
2008 Strategic Sustainability Plan