Strategic Plan

Looking Ahead to 2032

The vision, mission and strategic goals - the plan’s core components - have been developed with a horizon of 2032, while the plan itself will be reviewed every four years by each new Council.

The vision is Coquitlam: Sustaining a high quality of life for current and future generations, where people choose to live, learn, work and play.

The City’s mission is to serve the public interest through open, fair and accountable local government with a focus on leadership, innovation and community priorities and strengths.

Strategic Goals Focus on Core Mandates of Local Government

The nine strategic priorities focus on the core mandates of local government:

• Community Safety - Coquitlam is working to keep the city and its residents safe. This includes supporting a multi-disciplinary, inclusive approach to public safety, as well as making the City’s road network safer for all users to travel on.
• Housing - Coquitlam is taking action to address housing needs in the community. This includes encouraging a mix of new housing supply to improve affordability, livability, and sustainability, while leading collaborative action with other orders of government and third parties.
• Environmental Sustainability - Coquitlam is taking action to address environmental and climate sustainability. This includes demonstrating responsible public stewardship and exploring innovative sustainability improvements through community partnerships and diverse participation.
• Critical Infrastructure - Coquitlam is delivering and maintaining important infrastructure for a growing population. This includes enhancing local travel by advancing multi-modal and accessible transportation, as well as working with partners on regional infrastructure projects that impact Coquitlam. 
• Workplace and People - Coquitlam is inspiring excellence in our workplace and among our employees. This includes supporting wellness,  retention, talent acquisition and professional development, as well as equipping our people with modern technology, empowering them to provide services to the community.
• Community Amenities - Coquitlam is building important civic amenities and investing in community programming. This includes encouraging residents to be active and ensuring the capacity of our parks, recreation and culture services – now and in the future.
• Financial Excellence and Operational Efficiency - Coquitlam is focusing on fiscal accountability and continuous improvement. This includes maintaining prudent financial and governing practices along with innovating corporate and process improvements.
• EDI, Reconciliation, and Social Cohesion - Coquitlam is committing to the progression of equity, diversity and inclusion and advancing Reconciliation. This includes fostering a workplace culture that is inclusive and accessible,  building strong relationships with First Nations, starting with kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm, and supporting community organizations as they contribute to social vibrancy and cohesion.
• Economic Vitality - Coquitlam is building and supporting the local economy. This includes attracting diverse local employment opportunities and advancing capacity across Coquitlam to accommodate shared economic opportunities that empower business resiliency and affordability.