Decrease reliance on American big tech and other foreign tech companies, moving towards open technology standards and software
Partner with cities across the region, country, and world to share and develop open software and technology solutions that meet the needs of cities
Work with local tech businesses to create, develop, and provide ongoing support for open technology solutions, helping foster a vibrant local tech economy
Over time this can reduce ongoing costs, improve technological resilience, and allow for software solutions better suited to city needs
Work with local tech businesses, industry, and universities to foster a collaborative relationship, build upon existing strengths and ensure a virtuous cycle of growth and support
Prevent the loss or conversion of industrial land to preserve creative and employment space to allow more jobs to be closer and more accessible for more people
Allow intensification of existing industrial land (4-10 storeys), increasing employment opportunities that are more accessible for more people
Ensure access to affordable food and necessities for everyone
Allow local-serving grocery and retail on any corner lot, allowing easier access to the necessities
Secure farmland, encourage increased productivity of local food resources, and work with local farms and grocery stores to increase local access to local food
Ensure access to local community fridges, food programs and hubs in every neighbourhood so healthy and affordable food is accessible to everyone
