The Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management (DIA) and the City have partnered on a very important next step toward the continued revitalization of the downtown core. This project is much more than creating a pretty logo or slick tagline. It’s about helping to bring everyone together, on the same page, under the same umbrella, to rally, and define the future identity of the downtown. It’s about understanding what it has been, where it is today and what it will be tomorrow.
| Project Introduction |
| Stakeholder Survey(s) |
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| The Elevator Pitch |
| Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are two key ingredients in creating an action plan that meets the needs of our downtown. Downtowns are making a comeback a comeback all across North America and Owen Sound's is no different. We're looking for your thoughts and ideas to help form a shared vision amongst members and residents. But most of all, we're looking for action. Implementing the actions laid out in the plan will help Downtown Owen Sound remain vibrant for years to come. |
| Downtown Comeback Poster |
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| Project Timeline |
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The attached project timeline chart outlines a preliminary schedule for the project and details the timing of the tasks. The chart is organized in weekly intervals, with April 6, 2020 indicating the start date of the project. It was originally anticipated that the project will take 17 weeks to complete. Several of the tasks have been updated to include virtual meetings. |
| Reports to DIA Committee |
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Staff presented several reports to the DIA Board:
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| BC Hughes Presentation |
| BC Hughes Inc presented to the DIA Board of Management on February 12, 2020 to kick-off the process. If you weren't able to make it to the meeting, the entire presentation is available here. |
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