2014 Complete Streets ForumOctober 6, 2014

Rick Craven, Ward 1 Councillor, PRVV memberBob Meehan, Aldershot Village Business Improvement Area, PRVV memberJody Wellings, City of BurlingtonKendra Willard, Halton Region Health Department

Adapted from: Complete Streets Forum 2013 Timothy Papandreou - San Francisco Complete Streets Strategy powerpoint presentation & video

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 majority2.Key opinion leaders  

www.aldershotvillage.ca

www.halton.ca/walkable

www.aldershotbia.com

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

RoleCoordination

SkillsProgram planning Community engagement

ResourcesAccess to communications + evaluation support~$10,000logo

Benefits

Ex. to share with others re: what can Public Health do?

Able to influence complete streets policy via citizen engagement

Contributions

RoleSpokesperson to reach business community

Skills“Our man on the street”

ResourcesAccess to hundreds of merchants via events and communications~$5,000 towards bagsLogo

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

RoleConsultant

SkillsBusiness, transportation, planning expertiseKnowledge of political sensitivities

Benefits

More support for projectsFunctional design study passed

Put critics into perspective

Campaign not directly related to any single development application or project In-the-loop re: campaign

Contributions

RolePolitical supportLogistical support

SkillsNetworking and connections

ResourcesCity 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 mtgsAcceptance: 1 story -> 6 stories

Process of working together created renewed momentum for easily working together on other projectsWrapping traffic boxesNew gateway signDiscussion of community portal

Contributions

RoleActive partner

SkillCommunity-based leadershipVolunteer power

ResourcesBrand and messageFlyer ~$3,000Website

Benefits

Amplified public support for the vision

RevitalizedCommittee energyCommunity profile

Resources and ideas to use againWebsitePledgesBagsButtonsGallery of Photos

Partnership is KeyBe open to unusual and unexpected alliances. Being willing to partner creates opportunity to strengthen partnerships

Time RecommendationsStart early. It takes longer than you think.Plan: 6+ monthsImplement: 1 yearCapture more qualitative dataEngage more community: youth, parents, faith, etc.

Support Required Logistical CoordinationPoliticalFinancial: ~$20,000 + in-kindTechnological: online communications & social media

Continue to build on assets created, after the campaign is evaluated.

Plan the campaign and meet in the community

People