Strategic Plan - Social Sustainability

The City of Niagara Falls works in partnership with the Niagara Region to ensure residents have access to basic needs such as affordable housing, health and mental health care, education, and social services, ensuring that Niagara Falls is a livable, inclusive and supportive community for all.

Objectives

  • Support the development of healthcare services and facilities in the City
  • Enhance community services and facilities
  • Build partnerships to increase the quality and affordability of housing options
  • Promote sustainable growth
  • Address the issue of abandoned and neglected properties
  • Evaluate and update existing incentive programs to align with current community needs and objectives
  • Support the City's State of Emergency on mental health, homelessness, and addiction

Actions

Support the development of the South Niagara Hospital

Construction of the new South Niagara Hospital in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
50% complete | On track

Park Street affordable housing development

Wooden house figures lined up in a row.
40% complete | On track

Ensure that a hospice is built in Niagara Falls

Close up of a nurse holding hands to comfort a senior
33% complete | On track

Affordable rental housing CIP

Aerial view of a Niagara Falls neighbourhood
25% complete | On track

Vacant building by-law

Store fronts in downtown Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
50% complete | On track

Diversity and inclusion plan

A person walking across a rainbow crosswalk in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
50% complete | On track

Youth programming

Youth sitting on mats participating in an exercise class.
85% complete | On track

Unhoused response

A bowl of food being handed to an individual
On track

Accessory dwelling unit program

A modern tiny home surrounded by green trees.
50% complete | On track

Implement Recreation, Culture & Parks plan ten-year plan initiatives (2021-2031)

People gathered at a Canada Day celebration at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
50% complete | On track

Opening of the Exchange, Niagara Falls' new arts and culture hub

Outside exterior of the Niagara Falls Exchange building in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
100% complete

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca