DO IT YOURSELF RURAL RENAISSANCE

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1 DO IT YOURSELF RURAL RENAISSANCE

2 AGENDA DIY placemaking pooling talent RE-THINKING PLANNING

3 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

4 our traditional attempts Are 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?

5 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?

6 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

7 RETHINKING our approach who 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?

8 RETHINKING our approach How can we do this without large expenditure? With minimal human resources?

9 INTERSECTION OF THEORY + PRACTICE 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

10 INTERSECTION OF THEORY + PRACTICE business + development community municipal act, 2001 community planning provincial policy statement, 2014 bruntland report, 1997 Agenda 21, 2002 economic vitality + community wellbeing LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORLD BANK URBAN DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 2006

11 LOCAL TALENT POOL MUNICIPALITIES BUSINESS + DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS THE people

12 HARNESSING TALENT STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ENABLING LEGISLATION FUNDING PARTNERSHIP CAPACITY + KNOWLEDGE

13 DIY COMMUNITY BUILDING PLACE MAKING Road Trips Pop-ups Coordination Location-less Events

14 PLACE MAKING Participatory urban design Citizen ownership of public spaces Temporary / take home

15 Guerilla Gardening Gardening 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.

16 ROAD TRIPS Connect the broader area together Showcase scenery and local culture Use economies of scale to create a good product

17 barn quilt trail Replicas of fabric quilts installed on barns on a themed countryside route for daytripping. These installations tell a unique story such as the history of early settlers or unique barn designs along the route.

18 pop ups Taking business to the street Aimed at home businesses and start ups Diversifies a community s offerings

19 Pop-up Market Regularly 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.

20 Coordinating & Collaborating Provides a forum for people to meet Allows for the exchange of ideas Builds a sense of community

21 Place Making Committee Composed 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

22 Location-less Events events don t need a central location disperses organizing responsibilities showcases local knowledge and culture

23 Porchfest Annual 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.

24 RE-TOOLING OFFICIAL PLANS + SECONDARY PLANS ZONING BY-LAWS + DENSITY BONUSING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

25 OFFICIAL + SECONDARY PLANS CREATING 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

26 ZONING BY-LAWS + DENSITY BONUSING DESIGNING 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

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28 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

29 HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS PRESERVING 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

30 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FINANCING 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

31 PAUL HICKS Manager of Policy Planning SARAH MILLAR Manager of Policy + Development millar@fotenn.com TORONTO 2 Bloor Street West Suite 1902 Toronto, ON M4W 3R OTTAWA 223 McLeod Street Ottawa, ON K2P 0Z KINGSTON The Woolen Mill 6 Cataraqui Street, Suite 108 Kingston, ON K7K 1Z