Group Brain-storming, Group One

In an effort to give you a "fly on the wall" view of the work during the Search Conference, we will post the ideas brought forward by the 4 different groups.  (The 40 participants were divided into 4 groups)

Renewable Green Energy:

• Model green homes
• Renovation with minimal visual impact
• New
• Hold a green housing expo (by 2010)

• Tours of new model homes
• R2000
• Underground power lines
• Eco-friendly materials

• Micro-power generation for Mahone Bay
• Green business initiatives

Architectural control/preserve town view-scape:

• Designated architectural control area
• Manual for preservation of the Town view-scape
• See Lunenburg example
• Planning Advisory Committee would take lead
• Need for information availability
• Education
• Enforcement

Waterfront Development:

• Wharf repair
• Walkway/footbridge
• Marina
• Development of empty lot/vacant waterfront properties
• Dredge harbour
• RPS waterfront (move parking)
• Creation of Waterfront Development Corp. whose mandate would be to address the above and other issues as they arise.

Performance Space:

• Define usable space ie: a catalogue
• Create an Arts Council
• Coordinate local and visiting artists
• Promote events

Retirement Friendly Community:

• Population trends noted (of significance over 43% over 65 by 2031)
• Retirees
• An economic asset
• Life long learning (Satellite university courses available)
• Appropriate housing, transportation, community support
• Keeping people active
• Cultural activities
• Town/Municipality develop a "retirement friendly community strategy"