It addressed the city 's high poverty rate .
It launched a multi-year commitment to poverty reduction in 2002 , with a focus on strengthening low - income neighbourhoods , engaging and supporting residents to take a leadership and have a voice in the changes needed .
Addressing the city 's high poverty rate , it launched a multi-year commitment to poverty reduction in 2002 , with a focus on strengthening low - income neighbourhoods , engaging and supporting residents to take a leadership and have a voice in the changes needed .