Oaklands seeks to leverage neighbourhood action with a new plan
›› Ben Clark
Over the last two years the Oaklands Community Association has been developing a new strategic plan for our organization. With so much growth and new enthusiastic staff at the centre, we wanted to harness all of the positive energy and focus on some key priorities. We approached the process using the lens of a triple bottom line that incorporates the environmental, social, and economic good in Oaklands.
Now, if the idea of a planning document does not excite you, you are definitely not alone. The reason that many of us become and stay engaged in our community is not to develop rules and policies, but to see positive change on our streets and throughout our neighbourhood.
This is exactly why we are excited to adopt this five-year strategic plan and turn the page to the next chapter of action. Our neighbourhood has seen some tangible projects recently, with the refresh of Oswald Park, installation of outdoor exercise equipment along the new Shakespeare Greenway path, and traffic calming on Haultain Street. We hope to continue this momentum into 2015 with a number of new initiatives.
It is an exciting time in our community, and there are opportunities to be a part of the action on our board of directors and by volunteering for special events. If you are looking for a great way to get involved, drop by the Oaklands Community Centre, or check out www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com for more information.
