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Consultation has concluded.

On October 26, 2020 Kitchener Council approved Make It Kitchener 2.0, the City’s new economic development strategy. Make It Kitchener 2.0 will build on the successes of previous strategies while also addressing new issues and economic recovery pressures due to COVID-19. It presents a 10-year vision to guide economic development and community initiatives and presents an innovative funding model through a new Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF) that would enable Council to invest up to an additional $110 million over 10 years, without relying on a tax rate increase. Visionary masterplans will be developed through community consultation to establish a vision and objectives for key lands owned by the City. By maximizing sales value and partnership opportunities for those lands, the City will create funding and assets that can be reinvested to advance the Make It Kitchener 2.0 initiatives and future opportunities. To learn more about Make It Kitchener 2.0, visit www.makeitkitchener.ca.

As a community, Kitchener has a long history of taking brave action to ensure we’re building a vibrant city and prosperous economy. Now, we’re looking to determine the next strategic actions that would position our community as a global leader.

Make it Kitchener 2.0 is the city’s next economic development strategy that will direct major investments to ensure we attract the best talent, support job creation, to build upon our thriving arts and culture, and make Kitchener a city for everyone.

Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, we invite you to play an important role in informing Make it Kitchener 2.0. Here’s how you can help:

  • Complete our online survey about what major changes our community should be preparing for
  • Share your thoughts about what makes a dynamic city on the idea board

As a community, Kitchener has a long history of taking brave action to ensure we’re building a vibrant city and prosperous economy. Now, we’re looking to determine the next strategic actions that would position our community as a global leader.

Make it Kitchener 2.0 is the city’s next economic development strategy that will direct major investments to ensure we attract the best talent, support job creation, to build upon our thriving arts and culture, and make Kitchener a city for everyone.

Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, we invite you to play an important role in informing Make it Kitchener 2.0. Here’s how you can help:

  • Complete our online survey about what major changes our community should be preparing for
  • Share your thoughts about what makes a dynamic city on the idea board