In 2020, Whistler's built environment is vibrant, reflects the community's character, contributes to individual health and wellbeing, and is moving toward its identified sustainability objectives. By this time:

1. Limits to growth are understood and respected
2. The built environment is attractive and vibrant, reflecting the resort community's character, protecting viewscapes and evoking a dynamic sense of place
3. Visitors and residents can readily immerse themselves in nature, free from noise and light pollution
4. To maintain vibrancy, Whistler Village is the core of the resort community
5. Community spaces encourage personal interaction and shared activities
6. The built environment is safe and accessible for people of all abilities, anticipating and accommodating wellbeing needs and satisfying visitor expectations
7. Continuous encroachment on nature is avoided
8. Residents live, work and play in relatively compact, mixed-use neighborhoods that reflect Whistler's character and are close to appropriate green space, transit, trails, amenities and services
9. Residents live, work and play in relatively compact, mixed-use neighborhoods that reflect Whistler's character and are close to appropriate green space, transit, trails, amenities and services
10. Building design, construction and operation is characterized by efficiency, durability and flexibility for changing and long-term uses
11. The new and renovated built environment has transitioned towards sustainable management of energy and materials
12. Landscaped areas consist of native plant species that eliminate the need for watering and chemical use
13. Streamlined policies, regulations and programs have helped to efficiently and effectively achieve green development
14. Building ownership is structured to continually encourage transition toward a flexible and improved built environment over time
15. Whistler's green building sector contributes to the local economy
16. Smart growth policies and initiatives contribute to the financial health of the community
17. Whistler is globally recognized as a centre of excellence in sustainable community development

* Green highlight indicates the descriptors in which the university contributes.