Focus groups inform upcoming surveys
About 40 people participated in roundtable discussions in Creemore Tuesday evening as part of a strategic plan review for the Township of Clearview.
The review is being led by consultant Peter Dunbar, to examine five key pillars: recreation and culture; identity, marketing and promotion; economic activity; quality of life; and governance.
The strategic plan is meant to be created with input from the community and act as a road map for the next five years.
Dunbar told participants that the focus group discussions would help inform the next phase of public consultation with a survey going out to the wider community in the coming months.
“Things are happening so it’s time to get your opinion on the floor,” he said. “We want to get your two cents on the table and into the survey.”
Clearview Township CAO John Ferguson told the crowd, “your ideas will garner traction with the municipality.”
Participants rotated through four stations to discuss housing and transportation among other topics, share their big dreams for the township and evaluate the success of existing township initiatives.
It was the third of five focus groups being held in communities throughout the township with invitations sent out to various stakeholders including the Creemore BIA and community hall boards. It was also open to the general public, with low-key promotion.
The final two focus groups will be held at the Duntroon Hall on Tuesday, May 30 and at Nottawa Memorial Community Centre on Tuesday, June 6. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
