Historical page
This page reproduces what a municipal website said at the time. It is not an official City of Dauphin page, and the plans and programs may have changed or ended.
- Vision
- Dauphin is a first-class community that thrives on its rich history and embraces the opportunities of the future: a place where people choose to live, work, invest and visit.
- Mission
- Seek, encourage and facilitate wealth-generating opportunities for the Dauphin community by providing the leadership and direction necessary for sustainable business and community growth.
The strategic plan
In 2007, Dauphin Economic Development & Tourism (DED&T) developed a five-year strategic plan that would re-define the community's economic future. The process involved broadly based community consultation and helped define six strategic pillars of economic development and priorities to move forward.
As community environments change over time, DED&T conducted a mid-term review in 2010 to assess progress and review the priority areas and activities. Overall, the community consultation found that the six priority areas were still relevant and that current initiatives addressed ongoing community needs.
Key issues identified in the review
| Issue | Priority area |
|---|---|
| Assumption by residents that there is nothing to do in Dauphin | Tourism & Promotion |
| Poor signage within the community to direct traffic to key locations | Tourism & Promotion |
| Lack of vision or identity that can be used to attract more people to Dauphin | Population Growth |
| No theme, vision or “heartbeat” in the downtown | Downtown Renewal |
| Lack of adequate entry-level housing for young people | Community Readiness |
| Need to change attitudes, create community buy-in and identity | — |
The board and staff continue to work with community partners and clients to address the priorities outlined in the plan.