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42 42 a. Defined and Accessible Public Objectives and Support Statements for Festivals and Events by the City and Other Local Government Agencies The City of Winnipeg uses the development plan OurWinnipeg, which is intended to guide everything the City does. It also includes more detailed planning on specific topics or for specific areas, including festivals, events and community building. It provides a 25 year vision for the entire city and policies that influence the delivery of City services, how people get around the city, and decisions about how the city grows. Some specific public objectives and support statements for festivals and events in the OurWinnipeg development plan include: Living in a City of the Arts One of the most cherished characteristics of our city is its rich arts and culture scene. Winnipeg's artists, musicians, festivals and creative industries, to name a few, are nationally and internationally acclaimed. The local impact of the arts is significant, allowing both artists and non-artists to respond to a diversity of thought and expression, and to nurture meaningful lives in a city with choices. Ensuring equitable opportunities to participate in the arts, especially for youth and children, is essential for developing a capacity for community diversity and expression. Winnipeg is a city that values its artists and creative industries for their contributions to our quality of life. Their contributions to our local economy are significant, accounting for nearly 4 per cent of the city's gross domestic product (PRA Research and Consulting, 2009). We also value our city's heritage assets and are committed to their sustainability, conservation and adaptive reuse. Direction 6: Promote awareness of the richness of Winnipeg's arts and culture within and outside Winnipeg. Enabling Strategies: » Promote artists, events, programs and facilities in partnership with Winnipeg arts and culture organizations, the Winnipeg Arts Council and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. » Develop the local, national and international reputation of Winnipeg as a City of the Arts. » Support the marketing of Winnipeg's internationally-renowned festivals, institutions and artists through partnerships. » Support the film and commercial production industry by providing assistance with permitting, locations and coordination with City services. » Through partnerships, promote opportunities that increase participation in the arts. Mike Peters Manitoba Film & Music