From Community Vision to Major Project

Small municipalities can undertake major projects—but they often need to approach them differently from large cities.

The experience of the Maple Leaf property redevelopment in Thamesford provides one case study.

A former industrial property became an opportunity to rethink municipal facilities, childcare, energy efficiency and long-term community needs. The broader lesson is about recognizing opportunities that may initially appear to be liabilities.

Training can explore how municipalities can:

• Identify strategic opportunities;
• Develop a compelling public case;
• Assemble partners and funding;
• Evaluate life-cycle costs;
• Integrate multiple community needs into one project;
• Manage risk; and
• Maintain public confidence throughout implementation.