Town of Caledon’s Post

What's going on in the Town of Caledon? Finding out is as easy as subscribing to our e-newsletter for a steady snapshot into Town programs, major developments, and opportunities. Click here to sign up: https://ow.ly/Uuoi50QZTVa

What's going on in the Town of Caledon? Finding out is as easy as subscribing to our e-newsletter. It's your steady snapshot into Town programs, major developments, and opportunities. Click here to sign up: https://ow.ly/Uuoi50QZTVa

In local government, preserving meeting minute-books stands as a testament to the dedication of councils to safeguarding their past. Handwritten relics of decisions made and paths chosen, these minute books are invaluable windows into our communal heritage. However, as time marches on, so do the challenges in maintaining these historical treasures. Take the example of a local Queensland council, which faced the daunting task of preserving its extensive collection of minute books spanning decades. Through triumphs and trials, they embarked on a journey toward digitisation, guided by a steadfast commitment to ensuring that the community's history endures. We recently wrote a case study on the council's journey digitising their minute books. It's a testament to the importance of preserving history and a reminder of the challenges that come with it. #history #preservation #digitisation #localgovernment #Queensland

On the Partnership's blog: Research & Policy Fellow, Samaila Adelaiye, PHD, analyzes some of the research on the impact and major outcomes linked to rental assistance programs since their 1974 inception. This review concludes with an overview of what those findings tell us about housing vouchers and what it means for long-term rental assistance programs as a policy tool. Click here to read: https://heyor.ca/H5O1R8

Have you read our last newsletter of 2023? We share a letter we sent to the Council of the City of Vancouver and highlight some news from the year. Here it is ⬇️ https://ow.ly/fcG050QhCF4

Two new pieces over at https://lnkd.in/gtN9DpTs. One about land and water plan (The least we can do) discusses a workshop receiving feedback to the draft plan - there's a controversy around pausing the plan or continuing on. The second is about bus fares as government withdraws funding (who pays?). Should we (ratepayers) plug the gap? If you're into regional council functions, these are for you.

In the heart of regional planning lies a crucial element often overlooked: land use. From bustling city centres to rural landscapes, how we allocate and utilise land shapes the very fabric of our communities. Yet, behind the scenes, a web of theories guides policymakers and planners in their decisions. Let’s delve into the world of regional development growth theories and their impact on land use. https://lnkd.in/dFuMqmfs

#DYK: The Charter of the #NewUrbanism was ratified in 1996 and has since been translated into over a dozen languages. The Charter's 27 principles are organized by scale, including 9 at the scale of The Neighborhood, The District, and The Corridor. 14/27 https://lnkd.in/gia8_5e

We need to build houses and infrastructure, but also to protect nature and our environment. In this TerritoriALL we we explore the EU objective to achieve a balance between urban development and preservation of natural land by 2050. https://loom.ly/GU_MXEI

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝟵) 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲. During the recent City Council meeting, (9) nine public hearings for the first reading of ordinances proposing amendments to various elements of the City of Oldsmar Comprehensive Plan. These elements encompass critical aspects such as Future Land Use, Transportation, Infrastructure, Natural Resources Conservation, Coastal Management, Housing, Recreation, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital Improvements. But what exactly is a Comprehensive Plan, and why is it important? A Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap guiding the future growth and development of our city. It's a strategic document that outlines policies, goals, and objectives to address various community needs and challenges. Here is a link to the proposed Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/eZM2ENKz