Developed by the County's elected officials and senior Administration, the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan sets the County's vision for the future and will be the roadmap for Council during their term of office. This plan will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis in response to changes in the environment.
The 2022-2023 Corporate Plan is founded on the specific goals and strategies identified in the Strategic Plan, and will advance Council's vision for the County. Council's goals and strategies have been interpreted by Administration to prioritize key programs, projects, and initiatives. Progress will be measured by Key Performance Indicators, which will be presented to Council on a quarterly basis.
Strategic Pillars
Each of the strategic pillars represents a broad area of concentration for County Council, further defined in the pillar statements.
Complete Communities
We recognize the diversity of Parkland County's communities, while fostering a united and shared vision for Parkland as a whole.
Strategic Economic Diversification
We support the continuation and evolution of traditional economic activities, while pursuing new opportunities for diversified and sustainable growth.
Respected Environment and Agriculture
We respect the natural environment, recognizing Parkland County's biodiversity and unique natural beauty, the land's value for agricultural purposes, and ensuring our commitment to sustainable agricultural and environmental practices.
Responsible Leadership
We maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective engagement.
Priorities for 2022-2023
Within the full list of goals that appear in the Strategic Plan, Council has identified five important and timely strategies that support the goals. It is expected that these Council priorities will change as some near completion and new priorities emerge for the County.
The top five priorities for 2022-2023 include:
Goal A1: To ensure that County infrastructure meets the needs of residents, businesses, and industry.
Priority Strategy: Implement phase 1 of the broadband investment plan.
Goal B1: To explore strategies that encourage new businesses to locate in Parkland County.
Priority Strategy: Implement the investment strategy for Acheson lands to ensure maximum build-out can be achieved.
Goal C1: To develop a policy framework that ensures protection of environmentally significant areas.
Priority Strategy: Review and update the County's framework on environmentally significant areas to support responsible management of natural assets and amenities.
Goal D1: To ensure that County Council is supported by a robust and current framework of bylaws, policies, and plans.
Priority Strategy: Update Council's guiding documents to support clarity and consistency for Council, Administration, and the public.
Goal D2: To strive for organizational excellence in delivering County services and programs to residents, businesses, and community groups.
Priority Strategy: Evaluate and implement key recommendations from the organizational review of current programs, services, and delivery methods.
Progress updates
- Each quarter, updates are provided at both Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meetings on the corporate and financial status of Parkland County. Visit the Council Recaps page to view a summary of these updates.