Four Pillars
Cultural Vitality
Sault Ste. Marie celebrates its history, natural and cultural heritage, and diverse identities, transforming the city into a global centre of cultural excellence through inclusive, broad based, meaningful participation in the sector with continual renewal and growth of its creative economy.
Economic Growth & Diversity
Sault Ste. Marie will be recognized as a smart, growing, high quality-of-life community that is the home of dynamic industry sectors, life-enhancing research and progressive post-secondary institutions. As a result, our community will attract talent and capital, and will support a strong entrepreneurial system.
Environmental Sustainability
Sault Ste. Marie will be recognized as a leader in Environmental Sustainability and Alternative Energy that has a superior quality of life based on natural environment and excellent air, soil, and water quality.
Social Equity
Sault Ste. Marie will be a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is valued and respected, has access to an acceptable standard of living, can fully engage and participate in all aspects of community life and is able to realize their full potential.