Thank you for joining us at our February Open Houses!
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the February Open Houses held in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. We appreciate all of the feedback we received on the Draft Community Building Strategy and we enjoyed listening to the thoughtful discussions that were had in each of the breakout sessions.
For those who couldn’t make it, you can download the Open House presentation and information panels here.
The Draft Community Building Strategy is Here!
Since February 2012, we have been working with the Region of Waterloo, the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo along with hundreds of stakeholders and community members to create the Community Building Strategy (CBS). A Draft CBS is now available for you to view, by clicking here.
Thank you for attending our Fall Open Houses!
Fall Open Houses were held in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo the week of September 17. Attendees dropped in to view and provide comment on the initial Draft Strategies of the CTC Community Building Strategy.
The Open House in Waterloo also included a keynote address by Karina Ricks, an expert in transit oriented development, economic revitalization and community development. Ricks’ presentation focused on the need to provide more travel choices (from rapid transit to road improvements) and the various ways to support and encourage community building initiatives. Click here to view her presentation, or download her slideshow here.
Thank you for attending and sharing your feedback with us!
We Appreciate your Participation!
Posted June 18, 2012
The final Opportunity forum Stengthening Our Community wrapped up last week. Audience goers in Cambridge were treated to an engaging talk about the transportation ‘grid’ by Sue Zielinski. Sue emphasized the importance of focussing on all modes of transport in an integrated systems approach, rather than separately. The Forum ended with an Open House, which took place on June 14 in Kitchener.
Throughout the Forums, participants have provided useful insight and great ideas in developing the Community Building Strategy. We appreciate your participation and thank you for your input!
A Successful Forum. Thank you!
Posted May 22, 2012
The second Exploring the Opportunity Forum – Creating Great Places was a success! Thank you for participating in stakeholder sessions and Open Houses in both Cambridge and Kitchener. Thanks also for attending the Uptown walking tour and Speaker Series with GB Arrington in Waterloo!
Stakeholder sessions were hives of activity in both Cambridge and Kitchener, and great ideas shared and expressed among many participants. Watch the action of Day 3 via the time lapse video at right!
Save the date for Forum 3 – Strengthening Our Community, taking place June 12-14!
Join Us!
Updated May 3, 2012
The second Exploring the Opportunity Forum takes place May 15-17. The Forum is comprised of a FREE public keynote on May 15, invited stakeholder workshops, and open houses in Cambridge on May 16 (4-7 p.m. at the British Club, 35 International Village Drive), and at the Storefront on May 17 (4-7 p.m.). The Forum focusses on Creating Great Places, and how to capture transit investment, protect areas, encourage transit supportive development, and improve public spaces.
To kick off the second Forum, you’re invited to a discussion by placemaking and transit-oriented development expert GB Arrington,. GB Arrington is Principal Practice Leader of Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Placemaking Group.
Join us! Tuesday, May 15
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Knox Church, at
50 Erb St. W., Waterloo.
Storefront Open!
Posted April 19, 2012
The storefront is the ‘home’ for the project. It will be used for outreach events, public drop-ins, and will showcase the visual materials produced through the process. This space offers visitors an opportunity to find more information about the Community Building Strategy, and speak to someone on the project team during scheduled events and drop in hours.
Please come out and visit the storefront to have a chance to learn more about the Community Building Strategy and tell us what Rapid Transit means for your community!
Address: 220 King St. W., Kitchener.
Regular open hours: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join Us!
Posted April 5, 2012
Three Exploring the Opportunity Forums will take place in April, May, and June. The Forums are comprised of a public keynote, invited stakeholder workshops, and a concluding public open house. The first of these Forums will held April 24-26. The first Forum will explore opportunities to Enhance Mobility to and within the Central Transit Corridor. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing strategies to improve walking, cycling, taking transit, and driving to key destinations.
To kick off the first forum, you’re invited to a discussion by international transportation planning expert Dr Steven Cassidy, from Scotland. Dr Cassidy is Director of MRC Hazel McLean and MRC Europe.
Join us! Tuesday, April 24
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lang Tannery, at
151 Charles St. W., Kitchener.
Thanks for Sharing your Vision!
Posted March 30, 2012
The first Open House – ‘A Vision for the Corridor’ – was attended by over 60 stakeholders and members of the many communities along the line. The Open House was covered by CTV News and reported in the Kitchener Record.
The Open House included markable display boards (available on the Resources & Materials tab) and maps. Visitors to the Open House were encouraged to write notes on the boards and panels to help the consultant team understand what is important about the corridor.
The Open House included a presentation, which you can download here, as well as a working session and round table discussions. The working sessions brought different interests together to answer a series of questions about a particular section of the corridor. All sections of the corridor were covered.
The information shared at this Open House will help inform the next stages of the Community Building Strategy. Join us for a future session. Stay tuned!
Photos from ‘A Vision for the Corridor’ Open House are displayed at right.
Join Us at the First Open House!
Open House #1 – A Vision for the Corridor.
Tuesday, March 27th
3 to 8pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
50 Erb Street, Waterloo
Join us for the first open house! Help us define a vision for the CTC across three broad themes of mobility, place-making, and strengthening the region.
