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I . List reflects changing nature Continued from page 3 saw the city as having three pillars: the universities, the insur- ance companies and the breweries. Now we don't have any breweries and that industry has been supplanted by high tech," Epp said. "One of the important pillars is gone, but the one that replaced it has given the city a much higher profile-" David Johnston. the president of University of Waterloo, is being honoured for his support in ushering in the high-tech industry, among other things. He said he was thrilled by his inclusion. but the honour doesnt belong solely to him. "I think that this is also a recognition" of the university and we are thrilled as an institution as well." he said. This city has been successful because its citizens and gov- emmem recognize the relationship between knowledge and prosperity, Johnston said. - - A _ _ - A Gijiii.i.it' xx \ £33m» Continued from page I Included in these areas of focus is the adoption of a new official fue plan, which will see the construe tion of a new fire hall in the city's east end. The cost of construction will be about S3.2-million and has already been approved by cbuncil. - "ihatk why we're on the leading edge of new industry. In order for us to continue on this path, we must not become complacent and must avoid arrogance," he, said. - A public has said are important One of the broader areas of focus was a healthy environment. In order for the city to grow and survive, the environment must stay “We recently had the great Honour of being named the most intelligent community in the world and that's because we know how to stay smart and succeed." CEEI=rEEEIEILLITCCICl City's strategic priorities include new east-side fire hall and library I , a uniqu: shopping experience "it's not only about protecting the environment, it's about enhancing it," he said. Measures to protect and enhance the erwiron- ment as laid out in the strategic plan include intensification in core areas and a charter that will seek to give rights to pedestrians. Another major pillar in the plan is working in partnership with regional, provincial and federal governments. vibrant and sustainable, Farbroth er said. "This is a complex city and in order lo be successful we have to focus on big things," Farbrother said. This means realizing that the city's problems. goals and success- es can only be solved. reached or celebrated within a greater context. "A lot of the thihgs we wish to achieve will be done through col- laboration." Pubrolher added. Other major tenets in the plan are a commitment to excellence as a council. encouragement of excel. lence throughout the community M) Here's why: 2 year 40,000 km comprehensive limited warranty 2 year unlimited mileag Roadside Assistance Low Finance Rates by Volkswagen Finance O.A.C. (Fat his dud! aluminum!) Volkswagen Waterloo and insuring Waterloo is a safe and healthy community. which goes far beyond standard policing, Far- brother said. "it's not just about people feel, ing safe on the streets. . . (this plan) is really built around people feeling connected to the city," he said, Even though the blan is now laid out, council's work is Far from over, Farbrother said. "This is not just a case of pro- ducing a document and saying there it is," he said. City staff will 550 Weber St. North, Waterloo ts, 9) .34-7‘70 infoWvwt.rrttrrloo.com WAI'ILRLUO CHIONICLE . Wednesday. October 17. 2007 . 7 present regular updates to council on the progress of the plan. . While many of the measures 1n the plan are covered by a 10-year capital plan, resources for some of the plan will have to be ponioned out in the budget. But. bilore progress can be made, there's the matter of money. As Coun Jan d'Ailly put it: "We now have the great challenge to put together a budget and hopefully put some dollars and cents behind our plan."