2014 Complete Streets Forum October 6, 2014 Rick Craven, Ward 1 Councillor, PRVV member Bob Meehan, Aldershot Village Business Improvement Area, PRVV member Jody Wellings, City of Burlington Kendra Willard, Halton Region Health Department

Adapted from: Complete Streets Forum 2013 Timothy Papandreou - San Francisco Complete Streets Strategy powerpoint presentation & videoTimothy Papandreoupowerpoint presentationvideo Citizen Engagement Political Will Staff Leadership Project for Public Spaces 2013 Facebook post

Plains Road Village Vision: A vibrant main street in the heart of Aldershot Village To promote the vision by 1)communicating information 2)engaging the public and building the capacity of partners Target Audiences: 1.Silent majority 2.Key opinion leaders

 Getting ready for the future: creating a resilient place in which to live -Paul Raun  People Friendly -Kenny Hospedales  We need to be more active physically and socially -Grace Chambers  I like the idea of proper bike lanes on Plains Road -Don Thorpe  To make Aldershot walkable –Namira McBride  The beautiful gardens along Plains and architectural buildings being built –Cynthia Fournier  To slow the traffic down. More room to walk/ride -Shannon Grant  I love the idea of walking to stores and restaurants –Diane Elliot

Contributions Role  Coordination Skills  Program planning  Community engagement Resources  Access to communications + evaluation support  ~$10,000  logo Benefits Ex. to share with others re: what can Public Health do? Able to influence complete streets policy via citizen engagement Citizen Engagement Political Will Staff Leadership

Contributions Role  Spokesperson to reach business community Skills  “Our man on the street” Resources  Access to hundreds of merchants via events and communications  ~$5,000 towards bags  Logo Benefits “Complete streets is good for business.” Showed what the BIA can do for it’s members.  2 BIA breakfasts  Shop local campaign *New GM needed to network with members

Contributions Role  Consultant Skills  Business, transportation, planning expertise  Knowledge of political sensitivities Benefits More support for projects  Functional design study passed Put critics into perspective Campaign not directly related to any single development application or project  In-the-loop re: campaign

Contributions Role  Political support  Logistical support Skills  Networking and connections Resources  City Logo  Secured funds for  Jane’s Walk ~$500  PRVV buttons ~$500 Benefits Example of growing sense of pride in community More positive attitudes and less resistance at public mtgs  Acceptance: 1 story -> 6 stories Process of working together created renewed momentum for easily working together on other projects  Wrapping traffic boxes  New gateway sign  Discussion of community portal

Contributions Role  Active partner Skill  Community-based leadership  Volunteer power Resources  Brand and message  Flyer ~$3,000  Website Benefits Amplified public support for the vision Revitalized  Committee energy  Community profile Resources and ideas to use again  Website  Pledges  Bags  Buttons  Gallery of Photos

Partnership is Key  Be open to unusual and unexpected alliances.  Being willing to partner creates opportunity to strengthen partnerships Time Recommendations  Start early. It takes longer than you think.  Plan: 6+ months  Implement: 1 year  Capture more qualitative data  Engage more community: youth, parents, faith, etc. Support Required  Logistical  Coordination  Political  Financial: ~$20,000 + in-kind  Technological: online communications & social media Continue to build on assets created, after the campaign is evaluated. Plan the campaign and meet in the community

The organizations we connected with on Plains Road People