The Coalition will adhere to the following principles:
Ownership and Management
- Maintain land ownership by the Municipality or a non-profit development corporation in perpetuity;
- Provide no individual ownership of land, but allow for leases for buildings and lands;
- Use an equitable application and lottery system for tenure;
- Permit no chain outlets;
Ecological Integrity
- Support irreplaceable Beaver Valley watershed ecosystems and natural wildlife corridors;
- Maintain unique physical landform features;
- Protect biodiversity and species at risk;
- Restore landscapes where appropriate;
- Address short- and long-term impact of changes (100 years/seven generations);
Inclusion and Accessibility
- Seek input and guidance from local Indigenous peoples and First Nations;
- Seek to enhance the lives of all members of the community;
- Expand social returns and community benefit through coalition member activities;
- Support diverse, local businesses who share our principles;
- Require tenant and partner businesses to pay workers a ‘living wage’
- Prohibit exploitation of land, wildlife or people for personal or corporate wealth;
Buildings and Infrastructure
- Integrate any new building into the Niagara Escarpment and Beaver River landscapes;
- Use contemporary best practices in sustainable building, including energy use and wildlife safety;
- Maintain harmony with the environment in design and materials.