What do you want your neighbourhood to look like in 25 years? This report presents a detailed overview of the community feedback for each question. The feedback will form the basis of upcoming neighbourhood forums in October 2016, where participants will be asked to validate the draft goals and vision, and to explore the key issues in more depth. What We Did Between June 18 and August 31, 2016, residents and businesses from Fairfield and Gonzales neighbourhoods were asked to provide input to help build the vision and goals for the future of their neighbourhood. Feedback was received from: Community meeting at Fairfield Gonzales Community 100 participants Online survey: 354 responses 11 sounding boards placed at 12 locations within the two neighbourhoods resulting in over 1190 sticky notes 3 citizen-led meetings: 25 participants 1 block party What We Heard: What Do You Love About Your Neighbourhood? Residents and businesses love many things about their neighbourhoods. The most common themes were: Fairfield: Walkability Cook Street Village People know their Easy access to the ocean, Green yards neighbours. downtown, Beacon Hill Park Tree-lined streets, Great recreational facilities Bikeability Neighbourhood Meadows Friendliness Coastline Natural areas Great restaurants and cafes Beacon Hill Park Unique character Older homes Dallas Road Historic The mix of housing in the the same, only Moss Street market “Remain neighbourhood better”. Gardens Local shops and services Safe Tranquility within walking distance Scenic views Gonzales: Beautiful older homes There are all the shops and feeling Friendly feel services I need Easy access to the water and Safe Local businesses and shoreline Quiet business owners Beaches Fairfield Plaza Trees Kids roam free Oak Bay Avenue Tree-lined streets Block parties Neighbourhood parks
What do you want your neighbourhood to look like in 25 years? This report presents a detailed overview of the community feedback for each question. The feedback will form the basis of upcoming neighbourhood forums in October 2016, where participants will be asked to validate the draft goals and vision, and to explore the key issues in more depth. What We Did Between June 18 and August 31, 2016, residents and businesses from Fairfield and Gonzales neighbourhoods were asked to provide input to help build the vision and goals for the future of their neighbourhood. Feedback was received from: Community meeting at Fairfield Gonzales Community 100 participants Online survey: 354 responses 11 sounding boards placed at 12 locations within the two neighbourhoods resulting in over 1190 sticky notes 3 citizen-led meetings: 25 participants 1 block party What We Heard: What Do You Love About Your Neighbourhood? Residents and businesses love many things about their neighbourhoods. The most common themes were: Fairfield: Walkability Easy access to the ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill Park Bikeability Friendliness Great restaurants and cafes Older homes The mix of housing in the neighbourhood Local shops and services within walking distance Cook Street Village Green yards Tree-lined streets, Neighbourhood Coastline Beacon Hill Park Dallas Road “Remain the same, only better”. Safe People know their neighbours. Great recreational facilities Meadows Natural areas Unique character Historic Moss Street market Gardens Tranquility Scenic views Gonzales: Beautiful older homes Friendly feel Safe Quiet Fairfield Plaza Oak Bay Avenue There are all the shops and services I need Local businesses and business owners Trees Tree-lined streets Neighbourhood parks feeling Easy access to the water and shoreline Beaches Kids roam free Block parties
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