ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES BLUEPRINT: PHASE II SECTOR: MUNICIPAL / GOVERNMENT Opportunities Noted in EDOB Opportunity Description 1) New planning direction / reform: advocate for planning and PPS reform re: - consistent planning across county (severances, land uses) - change policies to draw people to county and permit small development - streamline planning process - 5 – 10 yr plan to clean up incompatible land uses (eg. wrecking yards) - new zoning for creative ideas and land uses 2) review budgets: review budgets to assess what is possible and resource projects that wouldn’t otherwise be possible 3) economic development focus: pursue initiatives with an economic dev’t focus: - common causes join to pursue common platform (e.g, tourism) - rural planning reform - opportunities for students to return and find jobs - job inventory of what exists 4) youth involvement and training: make use of youth in government training - more opportunities for post secondary education in the County 5) develop niche markets: explore the feasibility of developing niche market opportunities, eg., aerodrome housing development, small farms and ATV trails 6) promote tourism and culture: as outlined in HC’s Cultural Plan continue to attract people to the area by offering multi-generational activities (e.g., Celtic festival, forbidden ride, trailer festival, gypsy camps; promote inland tourism 7) investigate municipal reorganization: - review way in which county is governed – consider one tier
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5) develop niche markets: explore the feasibility of developing niche market opportunities, eg., aerodrome housing development, small farms and ATV trails 6) promote tourism and culture: as outlined in HC’s Cultural Plan continue to attract people to the area by offering multi-generational activities (e.g., Celtic festival, forbidden ride, trailer festival, gypsy camps; promote inland tourism 7) investigate municipal reorganization: - review way in which county is governed – consider one tier government - speak as one voice at provincial level - look at county wide vs. “local” interests - less competition between municipalities 8) build agriculture: build on and protect agriculture; review severance and PPS policies 9) grass roots public involvement: create an environment (natural/business/ tourism/living) that people want to live in 10) alternative energy: conduct community scan to support energy efficiency and alternative energy projects 11) promote immigration: promote to new immigrants to have them move to HC; skilled workers an untapped workforce 12) networking/relations/ communication: develop more collaborative approach between municipalities – eg, building departments, etc. 13) no negative talk: pass a bylaw outlawing negative talk in coffee shops 14) lobby Province: Speak as one voice at provincial level; address provincial regulations from a rural perspective; abattoirs and regulations 15) manufacturers to educate councils: manufacturers need to educate local councils on what they need 16) “junior Councillors”: work with youth council to get them involved in municipal government
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in coffee shops 14) lobby Province: Speak as one voice at provincial level; address provincial regulations from a rural perspective; abattoirs and regulations 15) manufacturers to educate councils: manufacturers need to educate local councils on what they need 16) “junior Councillors�: work with youth council to get them involved in municipal government
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