b'OALA 2022-2026 Strategic Plan: Engaged and AmplifiedThe Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) is a professional association that has proudly been operating in the province since 1968. As the regulator for theStrategic Intention Desired Outcomestitle landscape architect in Ontario, OALA serves the public interest, and is a placeWisely maximizing resources of community, learning and growth for its members. OALA and its 2,000 members improve and conserve the natural, cultural, social and built environment. OALA will consistently implementIncrease resiliency for the OALA, both financially transformational change initiatives thatand operationallyMission Vision unlock the capacity needed to successfullyStreamline administrative tasksdeliver on the ambitions of the strategicEngage volunteers more efficiently and effectively The OALAs mission is toThe OALAs vision is to advanceplan. Improve governance of the OALAOALA 2022-2026 STRATEGIC PLANpromote, improve and advancelandscape architects as recognizedProactively protecting the public through regulationthe profession of landscapeprofessionals and respected leaders architecture and maintainin physical environment planningMaintain high standards that protect the publicstandards of professional practiceand design whose expertiseOALAs primary mandate is to regulate theRemain current with best practices in regulationand conduct, consistent with thecontributes to creating healthy,title landscape architect and to elevateApply Examining Board and Registrar roles and need to serve and to protect thesafe and livable communities andprofessional standards in alignment withpractices effectivelypublic interest. sustainable landscapes. its core values of public interest andProvide beneficial support, infrastructure and excellence. opportunities for members to remain in good Core Values standingPublic Interest Ethics Excellence Sustainability Accountability Continuously improving services for membersMembers value the day-to-day programs and Five Strategic Intentions Building on a strong foundation of day- services of the OALA to-day programs and services, andDeliver day-to-day programs, services and member in alignment with the core values ofengagement in the most efficient way possible accountability and excellence, OALA willStreamline operational KPI measurement and use an incremental approach to increasereporting to Councilvalue and improve member experience. Achieve or exceed target levels for the majority of Growingoperational KPIsChampioning Commitments to Generative Justice, Equity,Growing commitments to Justice, Equity, Diversity and InclusionConnections Diversity and Inclusion With equity as a core principle for landscape architecture and for OALA, theGreater collaboration with CSLA and network organization will pursue a systematic,partners to meaningfully advance JEDIand systemic approach to create greaterSuccessful delivery of milestones in the JEDI Action Engagedjustice and equity for all current and futurePlanMore equitable operational and governance standardsand members, volunteers, employees andImprovements against baseline JEDI metricsProactivelyAmplified Continuouslystakeholders.Protecting theImproving Public ThroughServices forChampioning generative connectionsRegulation members Ensure OALA and its members have a seat at the OALA will build stronger relationshipstable for important cross-disciplinary initiativeswith politicians and public stakeholdersStrengthen relationships and grow awareness of the Wiselythat will increase visibility and influencelandscape architecture profession with high-priority Maximizingfor the profession and members, supportdecision-makersResources greater co-creation on solutions for someIncrease support for the Practice Act amongst high-of societys biggest challenges, and lay apriority decision-makerspositive foundation for a Practice Act inBe bold, creative and more vocal in OALAs public Ontario. engagement approaches'