Sustainability

Stratford supports Earth Hour 2010, watch for details of this year's celebration that takes place on Saturday March 27 at 8:30 PM and check www.wwf.ca/earthhour for more information on how this global movement works to inform government leaders of the need for action on climate change. 

The Town of Stratford is embracing sustainability because we care about future generations and we know that it makes sense to tread more lightly on the earth. Economic Development within the town will accomodate the needs of all residents. With the help of Stratford residents and a network of municipalities and businesses in Atlantic Canada we are laying the groundwork for a more sustainable community. Imagine Stratford will bring success stories and positive experiences to inspire Stratford's future.

For a start, check out the material in Stratford 2028, and review the Decision Making Framework that Stratford Town Council has adopted. We want to know what kind of town you want for the future. What will Stratford look like in 2028, What is your vision for the town and how will we get there?

Please tell us what you think by emailing or phoning Douglas Deacon, Sustainable Economic Development Coordinator at (902) 367-3605 or ddeacon@town.stratford.pe.ca

Stratford 2028

Stratford 2028 is the founding document for a Sustainability Plan for the town, it is the result of a year long process of community consultation and review. Stratford Town Council adopted this policy in October 2008.

Stratford Decision Making Framework 

The Decision Making Framework is the guide that Stratford will use in the future to evaluate proposed changes in Policies, Bylaws, and the Official Town Plan. the Decsion Making Framework was adopted by Stratford Town Council in February 2009. 

Sustainable Strategic Planning 2009

During 2009, the Planning Department is leading the development of a strategic plan to achieve our sustainability goals. A group of Stratford residents are meeting bi-weekly to develop this plan through a collarborative process;  to join this group, please contact Vahid Ghomoshchi at 569-4257 or email  vghomoshchi@town.stratford.pe.ca and get involved in the information sessions and consulting process.

Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group

During 2008, residents of the area formed the Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group. The objectives of this group incude the development of a management plan which wil provide for the improvement of buffer zones and forested areas, the identification natural area assets, and provide for public education on the benfits of watershed improvements. The SAWIG group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, for more information please contact Doug Deacon at 367-3605 or ddeacon@town.stratford.pe.ca

Stratford in Action

Stratford in Action is a program to find and share best practices to reduce Stratford's carbon footprint.