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February 25, 2008February 25, 2008

OPEN HOUSE / INFORMATION SESSIONOPEN HOUSE / INFORMATION SESSION

MOVING FORWARD:MOVING FORWARD:PROCESS, PRIORITIES, PARTICIPATIONPROCESS, PRIORITIES, PARTICIPATION

PROJECT MIMICO 20/20PROJECT MIMICO 20/20

City Planning

STUDY RATIONALE / WHY NOWSTUDY RATIONALE / WHY NOW1.1. New Official Plan targets growth along ‘Avenues’ New Official Plan targets growth along ‘Avenues’

(Lake Shore Boulevard West)(Lake Shore Boulevard West)

2.2. For City staff to take a ‘proactive’ approach in the For City staff to take a ‘proactive’ approach in the development review processdevelopment review process

3.3. To continue revitalization momentum from the To continue revitalization momentum from the MimicoMimicoWaterfront Linear ParkWaterfront Linear Park

4.4. ‘Apartment Strip’ at life cycle stage, where ideas for renewal ‘Apartment Strip’ at life cycle stage, where ideas for renewal or enhancement are requiredor enhancement are required

5.5. Proactive approach towards integrating the future Proactive approach towards integrating the future Transit City Transit City –– Light Rail expansion into the communityLight Rail expansion into the community

6.6. Because the community has said: “It’s time” !Because the community has said: “It’s time” !

June 16/07June 16/07 WORKSHOP FINDINGSWORKSHOP FINDINGS–– PRIORITY AREASPRIORITY AREAS

HousingHousingParks and Recreation / WaterfrontParks and Recreation / WaterfrontInfrastructure / Public RealmInfrastructure / Public RealmBusiness / Economic Development Business / Economic Development and Promotionand PromotionLand Use / Built FormLand Use / Built FormTransportationTransportationSocial ServicesSocial Services

MIMICO 20/20MIMICO 20/20NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS

1.1. Questionnaire InputQuestionnaire Input

2.2. Terms of Reference PreparationTerms of Reference Preparation3.3. Request for Proposals CalledRequest for Proposals Called4.4. Hiring of ConsultantsHiring of Consultants5.5. Study CommencementStudy Commencement

Estimated Time FrameEstimated Time Frame

Council ApprovalCouncil ApprovalSpring ’08Spring ’08

Summer ’08Summer ’08

Fall ’08Fall ’08

March 10, 2008March 10, 2008