In February 2009, the City of Wetaskiwin began its sustainability plan, Wetaskiwin Tomorrow. Over the next two years, Wetaskiwin experienced the largest consultation in the City’s history. Now its up to all of us. Wetaskiwin is an amazing place, with even better potential. To reach that potential involves knowing where we want to go and then working towards that vision together. This website is our attempt at such a vision.

Posts tagged "environment"

To promote walking

eg. Walking to work, shopping and organized walking groups. – submitted from Wetaskiwin City Hall

Public toilets

“There need to be public toilets in at least four spots in Wetaskiwin. Even Porta-Pots that are maintained, cleaned and inspected regularly.” – From City Voice survey (2009) “What changes would you most like to see here?”

A clean up

Clean up garbage in vacant lots. Along fences and roadways also. – From City Voice survey (2009) “What changes would you most like to see here?” Wetaskiwin needs an overall clean up. There are far too many buildings and lots left vacant and uncared for. The owners of these buildings should still be held responsible for...

Maintain affordable land

“To maintain affordable land for residential and commercial development.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Healthy employment opportunities

“To develop healthy employment opportunties that would keep/attract young adults (19 – 35 years).” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Better transportation

“To improve commuter and local transportation.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

A network of green spaces

“To establish a network of green spaces for passive and active recreational activities.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

More low income housing

– submitted at www.wetaskiwintomorrow.ca

Environmental Initiatives

“Wetaskiwin must get proactive in the “green campaign”. We require so much work in this area such as awareness and education and programs that are directly environmental.” – submitted at www.wetaskiwintomorrow.ca