Kamloops is an environmental leader, inspiring a culture of sustainability among residents as the city progresses towards greater ecological health, livability, economic vitality, and community resiliency.

Recreational and cultural activities are plentiful, further enhance social networks, and support healthy and active lifestyles.

Kamloops’ economy is growing and vibrant, with training and education opportunities that help retain and attract new businesses.

Shelter is available and affordable to all residents through a variety of housing types that accommodate changing demographics and population growth.

Neighbourhoods are safe, compact, and vibrant places in which to live, work, and play, with a diversity of housing choices and access to both community amenities and public transit.

Create safe, accessible, and inclusive neighbourhoods that are easy to get around and offer a broad range of housing choices, amenities, and services.

Focus densification in mixed-use centres and neighbourhood centres to create vibrant mixed-used neighbourhoods.

Enable people from all walks and stages of life to locate and secure housing that is safe, affordable, and appropriate.

Invest in road infrastructure, public transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and trail networks in areas of highest need, and plan for all active forms of transportation. Provide safe and convenient access to neighbourhoods, parks, open spaces, and daily amenities for people travelling from home, work, and other destinations.

Enhance quality of life, community identity, pride, and social networks by investing in community arts, culture, sports, and recreation. Foster healthy and active living by ensuring that parks, trails, and open spaces are available and accessible to all residents.

Support the production of local and regional food through partnerships with all levels of government, agricultural producers, distributors, and retailers to enhance community food security and ensure equitable access to healthy food for all residents.

Reduce the City’s environmental footprint; prioritize restoration of the riverfront and riparian areas; protect ecologically sensitive areas; promote water and energy conservation; and support best practices for stormwater management, waste reduction, and airshed management.

Support a vibrant and thriving economy that attracts new businesses and provides opportunities for residents to prosper and Kamloops to flourish.

Utilize existing services to ensure the City has the financial resources to meet customers’ needs in a cost-effective manner now and in the future.

Work co-operatively with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, government agencies, and stakeholders to determine and evaluate opportunities for collaboration and planning.