V2A - Visions to Action

Visions to Action is a long-term collaborative initiative to move the community of Rossland towards sustainability.  It encompasses work being undertaken by the City of Rossland, volunteer Task Forces and community groups, and citizens themselves.  This site celebrates the successes of that initiative, and outlines the work yet to be undertaken.

Strategic Sustainability Plan (SSP)

In February 2007, the City of Rossland started work on a long-term sustainability strategy for the municipality. The initiative, called Visions to Action, was framed around engaging the community in a conversation about the desired future of Rossland and building awareness within the community and beyond of how we can plan for a better, more sustainable future.  Through the collaborative efforts of the city and a multitude of Rossland residents, a Strategic Sustainability Plan (SSP) was developed containing a Community Vision for 2030.

Sustainability Commission and Task Forces

In 2009, Council appointed the citizen led Sustainability Commission to guide and assist the City in the implementation of the Strategic Sustainability Plan (SSP).  The Commission appointed four Task Forces, to address the first SSP Focus Areas prioritized by Council.  They include:

Economic Development

Water Stewardship

Housing and Affordability

Energy

Visions to Action is a long term initiative intended to keep Rossland on the path to sustainability.  Since 2009 , the Sustainability Commission, Task Forces and City have been hard at work on a number of sustainability initiatives. This site documents the community's successes as we endevour to implement our Strategic Sustainability Plan and achieve our Community Vision for 2030.

We hope you join us on Rossland's Path to Sustainability!

Please report any problems with this website to info@visionstoaction.ca.

"Don’t follow trends - start trends." ~ Frank Capra