At the current time the City of Edmonton has no municipal sport policy or strategy. However, the intent to create a municipal sport policy is contained within "The Way We Live: Edmonton's People Plan". Civic Sport Policies or Strategies are known to exist in Calgary, Vancouver, Richmond and Winnipeg.
The Way We Live: Edmonton's People Plan is the City's first plan focusing on people services and quality of life issues. It acknowledges the municipal government's role in bringing people together to create a civil, socially sustainable and caring society where people have opportunities to thrive and realize their potential in a safe, attractive city.
Created with the input of thousands of Edmontonians, this 10-year strategic plan provides residents, community stakeholders and the City a blue print for the coordination and delivery of people services to meet the City's 10-year goal of improving Edmonton's liveability.
Significant sport statements:
Goal Two: Edmonton Celebrates life!
Objective:
2.4 The City of Edmonton has a vibrant, diverse sports sector for all Edmontonians.
Strategic Policy Directions:
The City of Edmonton
2.4.1 Partners with the sport community, post-secondary education institutions and other stakeholders to develop a sports strategy.
2.4.2 Partners with community leagues, school boards and organizations to build neighbourhood and community based sports.
2.4.3 Partners with sports organizations and individuals to provide opportunities for all Edmontonians.
2.4.4 Encourages sports development through play.
2.4.5 Encourages best practices in sports development.
Objective:
2.6 The City of Edmonton hosts world class arts, cultural, sports and entertainment events at venues that attract a local, regional and global audience.
Strategic Policy Directions:
The City of Edmonton
2.6.1 Uses its infrastructure to host events and performances.
2.6.2 Partners to build and maintain venues that serve as a legacy for Edmontonians.
2.6.3 Partners with other organizations to host events and performances.
2.6.4 Engages and partners with stakeholders and other orders of government to host national and international events.
Goal Five: Edmonton is an attractive city
Edmontonians confidently invite visitors to the city, proud to show it off in the splendour of all of its seasons. They embrace the importance of their vibrant arts, culture, entertainment, sports and retail districts and want their municipal government to support and promote these areas of attraction and vitality.
Objective:
5.2 The City of Edmonton showcases its vibrant arts, culture, entertainment, sports and retail districts.
Strategic Policy Directions:
The City of Edmonton
5.2.1 Provides, partners and advocates for the downtown core as a showcase for civic pride.
5.2.4 Supports and promotes Edmonton’s vibrant retail, sports and entertainment sectors.
