City invites feedback from residents on draft Strategic Plan 2026-2029
The City of Saskatoon is planning for the future and seeking input from city residents on its draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. The current Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 will be retired at year’s end.
What is a strategic plan?
The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan will serve as a vital roadmap for the City, guiding our efforts to build a safer, more inclusive Saskatoon with a resilient economy that meets the evolving needs of the city’s residents.
The strategic plan outlines the key initiatives and actions that Administration will take to achieve Council’s goals and meet community expectations. This plan also reinforces the City’s focus on building a high-performing organization that delivers results and remains accountable to residents.
“As we look to the future and plan for a vibrant and livable city for all, the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan sets the direction for Administration’s work to fully support City Council's priority areas over its next four-year term,” says Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager. “This new plan builds on our past work and aims to address key issues and challenges that come with rapid growth.”
“Over the next four years, we have the opportunity to shape Saskatoon’s future in ways that matter most — tackling homelessness and strengthening community safety, while ensuring our city remains affordable for the people who call it home,” says Mayor Cynthia Block. “With a commitment to excellence in public service — including a modern public transportation system, sound fiscal principles and strong support for our business community — we will build a Saskatoon that truly works for everyone: safe, vibrant, committed to Reconciliation and ready for the future.”
How is the strategic plan developed?
The draft 2026–2029 Strategic Plan was developed through a comprehensive process that includes research, engagement with Council and Administration and collaboration across many city departments and teams. It will reflect City Council priorities and community input while including specific outcomes, measurable indicators, and targeted actions to help move Saskatoon forward.
For the next four years, the City will focus on City Council’s ten priorities and three main areas to help the City become a high-performance organization.
City Council Priorities | High-Performance Organization Areas |
| Housing and Homelessness | Excel in Strategy and Operations |
| Community Safety | Empower People and Ideas |
| Core Services | Enhance the Customer Experience |
| Culture, Parks and Recreation | |
| Downtown | |
| Economic Development | |
| Environment | |
| Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) | |
| Transportation | |
| Urban and Regional Growth |
Public Input
“We are now sharing our draft 2026-2029 Strategic Plan to gather broad community feedback on the collective priorities of City Council and Administration,” says Jorgenson. “I encourage residents to get involved and provide feedback to help shape Saskatoon’s future. By working together and using our resources wisely, we can focus on the right initiatives at the right time and plan for a city that reflects what matters most to you.”
The 2026-2029 draft Strategic Plan and the accompanying survey are available now at saskatoon.ca/engage. If you or someone you know cannot complete the online survey, please contact the City's Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 or email customercare@saskatoon.ca to request a paper copy.
The survey is open until September 19, 2025.