#Windsor2035 Following his election, Mayor Drew Dilkens called for a 20 year strategic plan for the City of Windsor resulting in the hashtag #windsor2035 popping up on Twitter. I have decided to weigh into this discussion of what Windsor should/could/would look like in 2035. This post will be the first in a series in which I attempt … Continue reading #Windsor2035: A Series
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Windsor Downtown Transportation Plan
On June 18, the City of Windsor held consultations for the Downtown Transportation plan at the Windsor Aquatic Centre, downtown. The goal of this meeting was to seek public input on how the City should proceed with managing transit flows into and out of the downtown. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend but I do … Continue reading Windsor Downtown Transportation Plan
Community Well-Being Report
Today United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex released the 2015 Community Well-Being Report that I was the primary author. I presented the findings during UW AGM and you can find media on it, in the Windsor Star and on the CBC News (at 3 minutes on the timeline).
Parking; Hair Cuts; Not-for-profits; and Water World – Updated
Update I was contacted by an employee of Windsor Pride who provided that their rent is approximately $1,000 per month plus utilities, not $1 per month as reported in some media. Canada South Festival Network does pay $1 per month plus utilities. This new information doesn't really change the situation the Pride and CSFN are … Continue reading Parking; Hair Cuts; Not-for-profits; and Water World – Updated
Events and Festivals in Windsor-Essex County – A Festive Region: A Festive Bounty
With summer right around the corner, individuals and families are plotting what they will do to fill the hours to keep children happy while the adults maintain some level of sanity. Tourism Windsor-Essex-Peele Island are calling on residence of our region to have a "stay-cation" supporting local festivals, markets and attractions. The value of residence … Continue reading Events and Festivals in Windsor-Essex County – A Festive Region: A Festive Bounty
Community Hubs in Windsor – Consolidation vs Diversification
Schools, libraries and community centres fulfill vital roles in our community, acting as hubs where people gather, access services and programming as well as being as an anchor for neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, our city is facing a challenge in that these facilities are beginning to disappear. On the surface, there are two overriding challenges that need to be … Continue reading Community Hubs in Windsor – Consolidation vs Diversification
Youth Priorities in Windsor Essex Part 3
In the third and final part of this series I review my top 5 priorities and draw some general conclusions. You can read Part 1 and Part 2. 5) Highlight Locally Relevant Curriculum The fundamental issue here is striking a balance between the highlighting the relevant local curriculum and ensuring the broader needs of satisfying … Continue reading Youth Priorities in Windsor Essex Part 3
Youth Priorities in Windsor-Essex Part 2
In Part 2 of Youth Priorities in Windsor-Essex I look at my 10th through 6th rank priorities that were outlined at the Your City Your Idea event last summer. 10) Regional Transit Plan This idea was by far, one of the most popular ones put forward during the YCYI event. In principle it sounds like … Continue reading Youth Priorities in Windsor-Essex Part 2
Youth Priorities in Windsor-Essex Part 1
Last summer I had the privilege of attending the Your City Your Idea (YCYI) event hosted by YKNOT Windsor-Essex at the Windsor Star Cafe. The goal of this event was to bring together young people in the Windsor-Essex area and determine what their priorities are for the region. What resulted was 70 millennial's brainstorming what they wanted … Continue reading Youth Priorities in Windsor-Essex Part 1
Windsor 11.1% Unemployment… A Grim Hint of the Future?
Last week when Statistics Canada announced its March unemployment numbers and many were surprised when Windsor's rate jumped to 11.1%, the highest in the country. After a few panicked seconds, people remembered that Windsor Assembly Plant was shutdown until May for retooling and concluded that the statistical fluctuation had to do with the laid off workers from Chrysler … Continue reading Windsor 11.1% Unemployment… A Grim Hint of the Future?
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