CENTRES

serve the larger Census Metropolitan Area. These centres will cluster appropriate large scale employment, shopping and entertainment uses together to create exciting areas for employment and investment. With convenient access to major transportation routes, these centres will be transit friendly and poise to take advantage of Windsor‟s role as an international gateway.

CITY CENTRE

• 3.2.2.2 The City Centre will continue to be the major focus of cultural, social and economic activities. The City Centre is and will remain the heart of Windsor, serving as the visual symbol of the entire community. A diverse mixture of businesses, cultural venues, major government offices and entertainment destinations will strengthen downtown as a major economic centre. The heart of our community will also provide a liveable residential environment for a variety of people and be a welcoming arrival point for visitors.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

• 3.2.2.3 Revitalizing areas in need of improvement will improve Windsor, while protecting the community‟s investment in infrastructure and other services. Community improvement initiatives will strengthen neighbourhoods by providing new businesses, homes and public spaces and by creating unique opportunities for reinvestment in the community.

3.2.3 Sustainable, Healthy Environment

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

• 3.2.3.1 Windsor will work toward achieving a sustainable transportation system where all modes of transportation can play a more balanced role. The creation of mixed use and employment centres will allow businesses and services to be closer to homes and allow greater opportunities for walking, cycling and transit.

WATERFRONT

• 3.2.3.2 The Detroit River and Lake St. Clair waterfront will continue to be cherished as a community asset. A mixture of open spaces, residences and businesses will continue to provide the waterfront with its character and support a healthy environment, economic growth and the community‟s desire for public access to the water‟s edge.

THE GREENWAY SYSTEM

• 3.2.3.3 The Greenway System will connect Windsor‟s neighbourhoods, parks, natural areas and the waterfront. The system will foster recreational activities, contribute to community health, enhance the natural environment and link Windsor to its neighbouring municipalities.

HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM

• 3.2.3.4 Windsor will achieve greater harmony between human activities and natural systems. Attention will be given to establishing a flourishing natural environment, with clean air, land and water.