DO IT YOURSELFRURAL RENAISSANCE

AGENDADIY placemaking

pooling talent

RE-THINKING PLANNING

Rural Areas are challenged by ...being demographic ‘canary in the coalmine’

having resource-based boom-bust cycles

having smaller populations and capital resources

a ‘country-bumpkin’ reputation

centralized / centralizing of capital, education, health care, ETC

our traditional attemptsAre lower taxes and a larger lot the only thing we have to offer?

We attract a certain type of person/business with that message

... Are they our community leaders?

How do we attract the next generation of leaders to our communities?

How do we attract the people that will work to reinvent our communities?

We need to stop ...trying to imitate cities ... they’ll win every time

shooting for the middle in the people and business we attract

our preoccupation with trying to increase assessment or population ... these are metrics not goals

RETHINKING our approachwho are we and what is our niche?

what resources exist in our communities?

how can we leverage those resources?

how do we communicate our message to the outside world?

RETHINKING our approach

How can we do this without large expenditure?

With minimal human resources?

business + development

community

municipal act, 2001

community planning

provincial policy statement, 2014

bruntland report, 1997

Agenda 21, 2002

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WORLD BANK URBAN DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 2006

INTERSECTION OF THEORY + PRACTICE

business + development

community

municipal act, 2001

economic vitality+

community wellbeing

community planning

provincial policy statement, 2014

bruntland report, 1997

Agenda 21, 2002

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WORLD BANK URBAN DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 2006

INTERSECTION OF THEORY + PRACTICE

people

PROFESSIONALSBUSINESS +

DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

THE

MUNICIPALITIES

LOCAL TALENT POOL

HARNESSING TALENTSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

ENABLING LEGISLATION

FUNDING

PARTNERSHIP

CAPACITY + KNOWLEDGE

DIY COMMUNITY BUILDINGPLACE MAKING

Road Trips

Pop-ups

Coordination

Location-less Events

PLACE MAKINGParticipatory urban design

Citizen ownership of public spaces

Temporary / take home

Guerilla GardeningGardening on underused public spaces, vacant lots, boulevards, fences, or walls. Gardens might be temporary or intended to be maintained by the gardener for a longer time.

ROAD TRIPSConnect the broader area together

Showcase scenery and local culture

Use economies of scale to create a good product

barn quilt trailReplicas of fabric quilts installed on barns on a themed countryside route for day-tripping. These installations tell a unique story such as the history of early settlers or unique barn designs along the route.

pop upsTaking business to the street

Aimed at home businesses and start ups

Diversifies a community’s offerings

Pop-up MarketRegularly scheduled markets that are one-part farmers market and one-part bazaar. An opportunity for new and established businesses to share space and customers to create a vibrant shopping experience.

Coordinating & CollaboratingProvides a forum for people to meet

Allows for the exchange of ideas

Builds a sense of community

Place Making CommitteeComposed of reps from community groups and institutions, this group takes a collaborative approach community development joining forces to plan events, community improvement, and develop community pride

Location-less Eventsevents don’t need a central location

disperses organizing responsibilities

showcases local knowledge and culture

PorchfestAnnual music events held across North America. Started in 2007, it brings local musicians and neighbourhoods together to celebrate music and create a sense of community.

RE-TOOLINGOFFICIAL PLANS + SECONDARY PLANSZONING BY-LAWS + DENSITY BONUSINGCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLANSHERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

OFFICIAL + SECONDARY PLANSCREATING POLICY THE BUILDS FROM THE GROUND UP:

• Ensure your vision and objectives building on the abilities that exist within your community

• Incorporate economic development and community development policies

• Recognize the secondary planning process as potential tool

ZONING BY-LAWS + DENSITY BONUSINGDESIGNING PLACES BUILT FOR PEOPLE:• Recognize the power of your By-law to influence how people and business use space

• Consult with business groups on commercial and industrial applications

• Recognize the potential of Section 37

• Use Zoning By-laws as a tool to implement your vision not just a tool of regulation

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS + BIAS

TURNING SPACES INTO PLACES:• Use a CIP as a place making tool

• Consider Chambers of Commerce or BIAs as implementing bodies

• Align CIP boundaries with BIA boundaries to give local business ‘ownership’ of the space

HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTSPRESERVING YOUR ROOTS:• Map your assets

• Celebrate your roots and build appreciation for them ... make this place your centre

• Use distinguishing heritage architectural elements a spaces as a base for local economic growth

Culture centres, theatres, heritage walks, creative spaces and maker spaces, etc.

Align historical spaces with new technology so they are no longer a relic but useable

DEVELOPMENT CHARGESFINANCING THE ACTION• Understand how to use development charges as a policy tool

• Use Development charges to support the development you want to see

• Development charges are a part of your suite of incentives

TORONTO

2 Bloor Street WestSuite 1902 Toronto, ONM4W 3R1416.789.4530

OTTAWA

223 McLeod StreetOttawa, ONK2P 0Z8 613.730.5709

KINGSTON

The Woolen Mill6 Cataraqui Street, Suite 108Kingston, ONK7K 1Z7 613.542.5454

PAUL HICKSManager of Policy Planninghicks@fotenn.com

SARAH MILLARManager of Policy + Developmentmillar@fotenn.com