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DOWNTOWN ACTION & ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 27, 2016 City of Kitchener
The Downtown Action & Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:00
Present: Melissa Bowman, Chair; Erin Atchison; Andre Chin; David Harmes; Jessica
Kropf; Kevin Muir; Brian Santos; Scott Thompson; George Trihenea; Brad
Watson; Mallory Wheldon; and Linda Zensner
Staff: Cory Bluhm, Manager of Downtown Development
Eric Rumble, Downtown Marketing & Program Co-ordinator
Monika Grau, Downtown Development Officer
Sandy Curzon, Committee Administrator
Michelle Drake, Neighbourhood Strategy Project Manager
1. Neighbourhood Strategy Update
In January M. Drake, Project Manager introduced
Neighbourhood Strategy by outlining 7 characteristics of great neighbourhoods. A
massive community engagement process commenced using surveys, social media, focus
groups, neighbourhood parties, etc. with over 5,000 participants. From these discussions,
the project team came up with 18 recommendations which are outlined under three
themes:
1. Great Places
2. Connect People
3. Working Together
Next Steps:
The final Neighbourhood Strategy will be presented to City Council in February 2017.
2. Downtown Action Plan (future)
The Downtown Action Plan 2017-2020 is now under review. Today DAAC members
brainstormed ideas under the following topics:
1. Creating a positive experience downtown
2. Addressing social issues
3. Encouraging additional growth
:
Next Steps
Brainstorming session #2 will take place at the next DAAC meeting of November 24,
2016.
3. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:40
S. Curzon
Committee Administrator