Share your thoughts on the draft DTK vision and principles

Last year, about 2,659 people contributed to a city-wide conversation about our vision for the future of downtown Kitchener. Based on this process, we have a draft of the vision and principles that will guide how the downtown area looks and feels over the next 15-20 years.

A full report on the outcomes of the first phase of our engagement process is available in the Downtown Kitchener Vision and Principles Phase One Engagement Summary.

Key messages that emerged throughout the engagement process include:

• The need for community-building efforts, strengthening the connection between neighbours.
• The importance of public spaces and green space, especially as density grows within the downtown.
• Strong support for more connected and continuous active transportation and public transportation networks.
• Greater efforts to support the unhoused/precariously housed and those in crisis who live in Kitchener.
• Downtown Kitchener was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and requires investment and rejuvenation to support existing local businesses and attract new ventures.
• The importance of integrating climate adaptation and resiliency actions into the city’s day-to-day functions.
• Strengthened support, advocacy, and action towards an inclusive, equitable and accessible downtown, that also helps to advance Truth and Reconciliation.

Share your thoughts

We are now looking for your feedback on the draft and ideas on how to make the vision and principles a reality. Answer our 10-minute survey by August 18, 2023.

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