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The team has been meet- ing regularly with people from a variety of age groups, backgrounds and interests. Some of the feedback has been common, while other ideas couldn't be farther apart. _ But in the end, Rapley ensured, all input will be considered. "We want to draw out of people what they like and dont like." explained Scott Nevin, another member of the Visioning team. "But we 'tht Why buy trom a store, when you can buy direct from the tactory? We engineer, manufacture and sell direct to you at our 1ottit-tactory prices! 1 Iran Futon 8995901! Iron Bad 'ft-tt are not trying to lead the dis- cussion in one way or anoth- er." Nevin said residents actually seem quite satisfied with most aspects of the city as it is now. Areas such as the city's number of trees, closeness to the country, number of trails, safety and security felt around the uptown, cultural events and diversity, and cleanliness have received high marks. "It's easier to get the likes out of people than the dis- likes," Rapley said. "But the likes tend to be very broad, where the dislikes are more specific" High on the public's wish list, however, is the desire for more affordable housing, more support for the socially disadvantaged, and more programming for communi- ty centres. A _ _ ._ V Nevin said het especially enjoyed gathering feedback from school-aged children. A kindergarten class from Westvale public school put together a booklet for the group with drawings and descriptions of what they want the city to look like in the future. Some of the responses would be expected from children, like more ice- cream shops, and more ele- phants and Kangaroos in the zoo; while others asked for more homes for poor peo- ple, more parks, more trees, and less air pollution. "I've been really struck by how much school kids are concerned with air pollu- tion, even more than the adults," he said. "Some of the ideas they've come up with to cut down on pollu- tion, like flying cars or non polluting cars, have really been interesting. "l was really blown away by some of their ideas. Some may not sound realistic, but in 20 years you never know. Twenty years ago, we never thought we'd be able to talk to people all over the world through fax machines and the Internet, And look where we are now. "Their answers really reflect what we are trying to do, talk to everybody across the generations." While information-gath- ering is a great start. the team admits it's just the beginning of a long process. "We hope to build relationships with different groups, whether it be individuals, corporations or neighbourhoods." " AUTOMOBILE BODY AND PAINT Hummus Intention Origin! rum FWshes 1trtswpassert cm - FINE AUTO INC " Contain” Dr. (New PORSCHE JAGUAR Mercedes Benz Dealer Authorized MITEH MHEH By Specializing In - Sarah Rapier Imagine! Waterloo team member 578-1 thE fall Nevin and Rapley agreed their group will start summarizing the public input, and condense itintoastaif report. A From there, they will pre- sent the concept to the putr lic for any changes or addi. tions, before going before council with the plan in late October, But Rapley explained, what council will see will not be a list of precise planned changes. it will be more of a strategy on how the commit- tee plans to spend the next 20 years meeting their goals. “It (presentation) will be more of a broader vision," she said. "From there we will work on specific actions on how to get there." The team also wants the community to understand the city will not be able to accomplish these changes on its own. "We are trying to identify where we want to be. but it has to be more than just a city effort," Nevin said. Upcoming process steps include an Imagine', Waterloo pizza party tonight from 7-8:30 pm. at the Waterloo Recreation Complex, and a seniors' round table gathering Aug. 2 from 9-ll a.m. at the Adult Recreation Centre. "We hope to build rela- tionships with different groups, whether it be indi- viduals, corporations, or neighbourhoods," Rapley added. "That way, everyone will have the chance to be involved and help out." Other workshops will take place Thursday from 7- 9:30 pm. at the Adult Recreation Centre, and Aug. 17 from 7-9:30 pm at the Waterloo Recreation Complex. The group is also asking residents to consider host- ing a Summer Patio/Porch Talk on the Visioning process at their homes or work- places. The talks would include representatives from the Visioning team, as well as hopefully between six to 20 guests. "Getting to the vision has been very interesting." Nevin said. "And through the process. we hope to contim ue to both strengthen and create relationships bet- ween the city and local groups. as well as between individuals" What do you think? Through its Imagine' Waterloo process. the city is asking residents how they envision their community m the new 20 years What do you think? How do you think Waterloo can be improved over the next couple of decades E-mail your comments to wchronicle?sentex net. fax them to 886-9383. or phone us at 8Mr2830, ext 220 (please leave your phone number and spell your Frrst and last name) Your comments may be published m next week's Waterloo Chronicle