Themes

Our Sustainability Themes

A theme is a specific focus area of Sustainable Kingston. Themes are organized by the four pillars of sustainability – cultural, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Visit each theme page to learn more about related goals, targets, priorities, actions, and indicators.

How are actions added to a theme? Community Partners add actions that support the theme - it is all part of the Community Ownership model for Sustainable Kingston.

Here are all of the themes organized by pillar. Each theme contains summary information of community actions that support the theme. These actions make up the Community Action Inventory.

Cultural Pillar: Cultural Vitality

• Theme CU 1: Arts, Creativity and Entertainment
• Theme CU 2: History and Heritage
• Theme CU 3: Active Citizenship
• Theme CU 4: Diversity

Economic Pillar: Economic Health

• Theme EC 1: Economic Development
• Theme EC 2: Community Economic Development
• Theme EC 3: Labour Market Development
• Theme EC 4: Infrastructure
• Theme EC 5: Tourism
• Theme EC 6: Agriculture

Environmental Pillar: Environmental Responsibility

• Theme EN 1: Energy, Air and Climate Change
• Theme EN 2: Water
• Theme EN 3: Solid Waste
• Theme EN 4: Natural Areas
• Theme EN 5: Land Use and Built Environment

Social Pillar: Social Equity

• Theme SO 1: Education and Learning
• Theme SO 2: Health and Wellness
• Theme SO 3: Food and Nutrition
• Theme SO 4: Poverty and Homelessness
• Theme SO 5: Comfort, Safety, and Inclusion