Kitchener 2051
Welcome to Kitchener 2051!
As Kitchener grows to become a city of up to 450,000 people, we need a new plan. A new Official Plan will guide growth and shape the way that neighbourhoods evolve and change. The new Official Plan needs to be ambitious and clear in our intentions as we plan for the Kitchener of 2051.
Kitchener 2051 is about the people who call Kitchener home today and in the future
That includes Indigenous people, newcomers, longtime residents, business owners and entrepreneurs. It’s about our community today but also about the people who are not yet here. Like the young people who will grow old in our community, the family looking to move to Kitchener, or the student who will call our community home after graduation. Kitchener 2051 looks at how we move around the city and the places in between. It is about what we will need to do together to grow, adapt, and succeed in a resilient and complete city.
Kitchener 2051 needs to consider a full range of perspectives to ensure that the Official Plan reflects the needs of all. This includes communities often underrepresented in these processes, like equity-denied communities, renters, and people who have experienced homelessness, poverty and housing precarity.
Along the way, we will learn from the community as we shape an Official Plan that reflects who we are, what we value, and the Kitchener we can become.
How can I get involved?
The new Official Plan will be shaped by the people of Kitchener. Let’s work together to make sure that Kitchener in 2051 and beyond is the best it can be. That’s why Kitchener 2051 will offer many ways for you to help shape the future of Kitchener, including:
- in-person
- online
- at various times
- in neighbourhoods across the city
As part of this conversation, we want to raise awareness about the growth and changes happening in all neighbourhoods in Kitchener. Let's talk about the challenges, opportunities, and trade-offs it will bring – and how you can help shape this growth in a positive way.
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Speakers Corner
Your voice, your city!
We want to hear from people with different ideas, opinions, and experiences. Especially those that city-building processes often exclude. We also want to broaden the ways we include what we hear into both the process and the new Official Plan. This means offering opportunities for everyone to share their thoughts and ideas about our city in their own words. This is what the Speakers Corner is all about.
Tell us your stories of community resilience and care:
- What does a 'Caring City' look and feel like?
- What places or spaces do you feel a sense of belonging in? Why?
- What are your hopes and dreams for Kitchener?
- How can we plan for growth, change, and a future that benefits all?
Who's Listening
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Phone 519-741-2345 (TTY:1-866-969-9994) Email Kitchener2051@Kitchener.ca