1. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. The Heart of a Community

2. Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Every community is unique, yet many of the issues facing communities, be they large or small, are remarkably similar. The urban centre of every community should be a reflection of pride and attitudes towards itself and, in a vibrant community, this centre should be active and alive. To get there, a master vision that looks beyond the design and into the heart of a community is critical to its long term success.

3. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization How did we get here? - Declining infrastructure. - The struggle for the smaller community’s ability to attract and maintain residents and businesses. - Making smaller communities more attractive to a younger demographic. - Attracting and keeping tourists interest. And what can we do? - Piggyback infrastructure projects with urban beautification projects. - Celebrate our uniqueness by showcasing “who we are”. - Attracting activity and life to our urban centre with new public amenities. - Prepare a vision and a way to achieve it.

4. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. City Hall Courtyard -Beautification of Public Space. - Necessary Infrastructure Improvement. - Greening of Downtown.

5. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. The Forks Skate Plaza -A commitment to youth. - Adding activity to the urban centre.

6. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. French Quarter Master Plan - A phased-in approach to revitalization. - Economic Re-development. - Urban Centre Beautification.

7. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Waterfront Drive -Encouraging Economic Development. - Improving Local Infrastructure. - Improving Safety.

8. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization The Process 1. Determine the community’s goal(s) 2. Inventory the community opportunities and constraints 3. Identify “who we are” as a community NOTE: This process is definitely NOT linear

9. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization The Goals - Attract new investment (residential, commercial, industrial) - Attract tourism. - Improve Community Pride. - Maintain and build on existing population. - Reduce crime and other negative attributes. - Improve infrastructure. - Provide community infrastructure (green space, playgrounds, etc…) - Improve quality of life for residents. - Provide opportunities for local youth. - Celebrate heritage/culture/identity. - and much more…

10. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization The Goals Waterfront Drive -Encouraging Economic Development. - Improving Local Infrastructure. - Improving Safety. - Take advantage of Waterfront Property.

11. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization Opportunities and Constraints - Historic Resources. - Commercial Resources. - Existing Land Use. - Land Ownership. - Development Activity. - Safety Issues. - Community Needs. - Events Programming. - etc…

12. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization Opportunities and Constraints Waterfront Drive -Potential development conflicts. - Safety issues. -Infrastructure survey.

13. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization Who We Are - History/Heritage of Community. - Cultural heritage of Community. - Established traditions. - Natural Landscape. - Existing Land Use. - Home of the World’s Largest _____ -etc…

14. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization Who We Are Waterfront Drive - Celebrate River History. - Working Waterfront. - Potential Development Opportunities. - Exchange District Historical Site.

15. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization The Master Plan - The culmination of looking into “who we are” and “what we want to be”. - A long term plan that identifies projects, budgets and goals. - A vision for the future of the community. - Raises the enthusiasm and interest in the community.

16. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization The Master Plan

17. The Heart of a Community Bob Somers MALA, CSLA - Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc. Urban Centre Revitalization What Next? - Determine priorities based on timing, available money, etc… - Fundraise (Grants, Corporate sponsorship, sweat equity, etc…) - Maintain momentum, physical changes can affect overall community buy-in. - Look at opportunities to provide beautification possibilities with day to day infrastructure requirements. - Solicit for government support.

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