How will we create an ICSP for Harrison Hot Springs?

There is no single way to develop an ICSP, and communities will tackle it slightly differently. However, for Harrison Hot Springs, we have chosen a process that has been used to successfully create ICSPs in other communities. Further, it is a very intuitive process – one that we can each use every day in our planning. Simply put, the basic steps that we will use to develop our ICSP include:

1. Establishing a shared AWARENESS of the relevance of sustainability to our community.
2. Creating a shared community-wide VISION for the future. The community will be invited to develop and articulate the Descriptions of Success that define a successful and sustainable Harrison Hot Springs.
3. Understanding our CURRENT REALITY and the gap that exists between it and our vision. This is a reality check to see what our community’s situation is today in terms of challenges, assets and existing policies and programs.
4. Identifying and prioritizing ACTIONS that will begin to close the gap between our current reality and vision for the future. Once actions are identified, an implementation strategy can be developed.
5. Establishing a MONITORING SYSTEM to track performance and report the results on a regular basis. An effective monitoring system can measure progress, as well as communicate success to the community.
6. Establishing an ONGOING PROCESS for continuous improvement that includes reviewing results and planning the next actions.
7. Developing DECISION-MAKING TOOLS that align the municipality and community organizations with the visions and sustainability principles of the ICSP.