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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

“The 2024-2026 Strategic Plan was developed through Conestoga development projects
conversations with members of our community, staff, and
our partners to create a living document that embodies the a boost to construction industry
ever-changing goals and objectives of our city,” said Mayor
Jan Liggett. “We know that Cambridgites want safe and Conestoga launched multi-year construction projects this
walkable cities, with activities aplenty, a flourishing arts and year alone totalling $300 million, cementing the college’s
culture scene, thriving business and industries, and sustained “massive impact” on the local industry and economy,
wellbeing.” according to the Grand Valley Construction Association.
Cambridge Connected sets the vision for the City’s future, “The impact that Conestoga College has on the local
providing the foundation for decision making, priority setting construction industry is significant. In times when many
and ongoing performance management to deliver high-quality projects are delayed or scaled back, Conestoga keeps creating
services. The City’s Strategic Plan is made up of a Vision, opportunities for the local industry,” said GVCA President Jeff
Mission, Values and identifies goals, objectives and 13 strategic MacIntyre.
actions. Cambridge Connected 2024-2026 focuses on the three In the past four months alone, five major projects have been
main goal areas of People, Place, and Prosperity: tendered with two more coming. A dozen general contractors
• People: The City is committed to fostering a community with submitted tenders for each of the projects. Although only one
will manage each project, a large amount of work will go to
heart, where everyone belongs and is cared for equitably. sub-contractors, suppliers, and professional services in the
This includes a focus on Wellbeing, Belonging, Vibrant region.
Neighborhoods and Inclusion.
• Place: The City will embrace and celebrate our city’s unique “This has a massive impact on the local economy,” said
character while enhancing the spaces where people connect. MacIntrye.
This includes a focus on Placemaking, Planning for Growth, Conestoga has invested $500 million in the community over
and Green Spaces. the last five years to expand campus locations and modernize
• Prosperity: The City’s goal is to build a vibrant and resilient buildings. Recent projects include Phase 1 and 2 of the
Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus on Reuter Drive in Cambridge
City where current and future generations will live well. This to become the largest, most modern trades training facility in
includes a focus on Strong Cores, Economic Inclusion & Canada, as well as a major expansion of the college’s health-
Support, Getting Around and Resiliency. care facilities and training programs.

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