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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 4 Oct 2000, p. 39

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I; THE CITY OF l;i,'?iii""d [Waterloo If you would like more vnformatlon about the Cay ofWaterloo Viromng process please call Sarah Rapley 747-8745 And look for Information on the lmagme' Waterloo Photo Contest on the Cay Web-Ste, Waterloo City Centre.Waterloo Recreation Complex and all Waterloo Zehrs Market Stores Specul thanks to all community members who have shared them vmons With us so far. We look forward to working with you In the future as we develop and Implement Waterloo's vuslon If you would like a copy of “Waterloo Speaks Out! Identifying our CommumtyValues" please call the Cay ofWaterloo " (Sl9) 747.2272 THANKS AND CONTACTS TRANSPORTATION... . a bukeway and pedestrian system that us safe, Interconnected and well- planned q a trans-t system that Is accessible, affordable and prowdes a oable alternative to the automobile o ease of mobhty Wlthln the Caty and efhoent connections to other areas CULTURE ... ECONOMY... The public outreach program for Imagine Waterloo involved over 30 meetings With groups and businesses as well as the distribution of over IO, 000 surveys throughout the community. More than I600 people responded to the community outreach program to share their Vision with us. The follow-ng draft Community Values were developed by staff from our understanding of what is important to the community based on responses to the following: . What do you like and dislike about Waterloo today (from surveys and workshops); and . What Quality of Life indicators are most important to you (from the survey). THE WATERLOO COMMUNITY VALUES... COMMUNITY... NATURAL ENVIRONMENT... We asked you to lmaguneWaterioo and you did!This summer people who llve.work andlor play Waterloo told us their VISIOnS for Waterloo. WATERLOO SPEAKS OUT'. diverse cultural opportunities. Including theatre, arts and commumty festivals library serwces which ful6l the needs of the entire community heritage resources, Including the protection and enhancement of neighbourhoods, butldmgs, and hustoncal artifacts a diverse and strong economy. particularly the role of the unwersmes and the high-tech and Insurance sectors provusaon of shopping areas and entertainment facilities that fulfil the needs of the community T embracmg tourist opportumues while balancing the needs of the exvstmg community a safe, clean community with a vibrant Uptown friendly people and neighbourhoods sense of identity and community spirit a variety of housing opportunities offered at a range of housing costs quality. accessible health care natural areas, trees. waterways and water bodies within and around the City a clean emnronment. including air, water and land an emnronmentally-conscious and responsible community COMMUNITY INFORMATION 886-1550 GOVERNMENT... PARKS AND RECREATION... UNIVERSITIES! COLLEGE... Cay Council wnll coovder the CommumtyValues " the end of October. TheValues are to be used to help formulated the Communlty Vasuon for Waterloo. Please send In your comments on the draftValues by October I l to: . Qty of Waterloo do Imagme Waterloo (Development Servuces) 100 Regina Street South Waterloo. ON N2] 4A8 PLANNING... SEND US YOUR COMMENTS UPTOWN... accessible. progressive, accountable and frscally-responstble municipal government meaningful publuc unvolvernent m municipal deosron-making strong communication between the City and the community City parks, particularly Waterloo Park the many recreation facilities, particularly the Waterloo Recreation Complex _ accessible. affordable recreation programs the influence of the Universities and College on our social and cultural diversity good relationships between the community. students and the Universities and College the community's small-town feel. including visible ties to our built heritage responsible, managed growth proximity to the countryside as well as larger urban centres design that IS universally accessible a safe. clean and vibrant Uptown that offers a variety of uses at all times of the day having people living close to and within the Uptown variety of small independentshops and the range of goods and services available recent and ongoing redevelopment efforts Or e-mall us at "nagroe@otrwaterioo.onxa www.city.waterloo.on.ca .,. A m IS iiiiai"l""iii"i')j] THE CITYOF I-l lg rt

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