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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-05-25, Page 23• t n, Q + � e G DE CH 4N4 k1 The following is a condensed report on Midwestern Ontario Design For Development Phase I --An Appraisal. It is a case study t► of citizen participation in regional planning. • The President of the Executive On the Board of Directors was James C. Hayter of Goderich. The Vice Presidents were Allan F. 'Ross, Reeve of Minto Township in 6 Wellington County, and John .A. Stephen, of _ Blanshard Township in4Pertli County. The,secretary- treasurer was Mrs. Betty McMillan, Alderman in City of Stratford. + + + * In 1966 the Province issued an important policy statement in which it set forth the basic outline fora program of regional development for Ontario—Design _ for- Development. Subsequent statements have refined and enlarged upon the fundamental policies.contained in the Oovernm-ent's Des-ign -for Development Program_ . The Program, which is directed toward planningandcoordinating the physical, social and economic .. development of Ontario's ' "v"econor"riie r"e"g'1o�ns was _introduced by the Province"...in order'to makethe most efficient use of the provincial budget and, ;1 at the same time, to assist each region to reach its development potential within the framework of e overall provincial requirements. The Design for Development • Program has been divided into several stages. The Inventory stage, completed in 1967, ,was the initial step, in which all data, programs and policies of Government departments relating to regional development were assessed, and research was initiated info' _s.p"ecific development issues. The Evaluation stage, the second step completed-ia49.68, was -one in which major reports were submitted to the Province by the Midwestern Development Council and the Regional Advisory Board concerning the development problems confronting this region. • At the same time, extensive research was undertaken by the Province which various' indicato: rs of social and economic change were used to ascertain the position of the midwestern regio,, • regarding its level of development yin several" basic sectors of the economy. The .DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT: MIDWESTERN ONTARIO REGION—PHASE 1: ANALYSIS report, a socio-economic study of regional needs and problems, initiated the third stage of the Government's Program in 1970. A succeeding study in this third stage, --the Phase II report --will recommend planning solutions and guidelines.. fir 'the future 'development of the region. THE' PHASE I: ANALYSIS report on Midwestern ,Ontario, which is the subject of ' this • present appraisal, is primarily concerned with identifying -and examining -the development problems and issues of the region, as well as suggesting growth potentials for . Selected urban centres in the area. It preSe lt.s.a prariminarryK,___. assessment of the needs and relative priorities for remddial action that have been identified. in each of the four counties and in the region as a whole. As this Phase I .report notes, the defining of bTith the future development -goals and the needs of the region is the task that 'most demands resolution before the ' Government proceeds -with further stages in the Design for Development Program for this area. To a large degree, the• Province mustlook to the Phase I stage to provide the ., essential base data for all that follows in the regional planning process. (Steps taken by the Province to establish a budgeting framework for Ontario based upon inter- regional assessnieuts,•of development needs and priorities for the ten -designated economic BODY REPAIR HELIABLE'ECONOMICAL You'll 'Get a Goold Deal !from Us..,. Just ask your friends. You can rely on, •t us for fair -estimates, reasonable costs, expert.work...After occident dams a or, just daily wear and tear, let us restore your car's Tike -new look. 'FRONT' END .ALIGNMENT. SPECIALISTS Windshield Replacement at Competitve Prices MILLS, • MOTOR SALES LTD.. St. David St., Goderich 524-9449 W. J. ..,:t gionsLunderscore the potential •. importance of the Phase I report for the future of this region.) (The findings of the present PHASE I: ANALYSIS could, have „signifiCan�t,,lQng-rut, ���� tions 'for the T i1 fe• develot en of the Midwestern Ontario region; for, the evaluation • of conditions and problems at this stage. in the Design for Development Program will be a fundamental factor in determining future Government spending • in the region—and ultimately the physical, social and .economic fabric and character of the area.) (In expressing its concern that citizen participation be considered an integral part' of the Design for Development Program, and specifically of the review of, the PHASE I: ANALYSIS, the Province indicated' its need'°for assistance from the region `•` ..in'achieving a full'appreciation of those regional conditions to which (Government) -plans and provincial budget should be dtrected,Further, the Province expressed the wish that GOWER'S SPRING WORK BOOTS $5000 ' $1,000 Bria .• .Seoord, Sudbur — • Antonio Benati, R.R. 1, Thbrndale, Ont. $100 Mary Brennan, Ottawa; Mel Teeter, Brampton; Julia Lager, Torori `e;•.'9 M. McEwen, Richmond. Hill; Gladys Anthony, 'Toronto Rose M. Oulds,. ChathamD.on Stephens, Downsview; Earl. Hubble, Toronto; N. Oparra,j Stoney Creek; Melva Burns,Kingston; Stuart Sch; iktt, Elmira, A. hreraci, Downsview; -Stanley E. Greenwood, Ottawa; Mrs. B. Murphy, Toronto; Nancy Nolan, Windsor; Neil 'Bolton, Brockville; W. K. Ellis, Richmond Hill; Mrs. Clarence MiddaugK bundalk; Larry Leblanc, R.R. 1, Cornwall; Alfred Murray, Winda'or; .R. Eggleton, Milton; W. J. O'Brien, Ancaster; M. A. Carty, Brockville; Adele"arld Corinne Doucet, Ottawa; Jerry Pauze, Midland; Lilliane 'Labelle, Sturgeon Falls; S. N. Crossen, Belleville; Mrs. Dora Zilik, Hamilton; Larry Peters, Detroit; A Bagnariol, Windsor; •G: Ken- ney, Peterborough; A. Stadelbauer, Kitchener; Russel# Gay, Scarborppgh; L. J. Brunette, Gats nea�u; Steve Waldherr,'Yhornhill; Doug Larocque, xWaterloo; Mrs; Clara 'Greenan, Toronto; P: L. Hopper, Oakville; E. Colman, C4oksville; Jean Ramsay, Soarborottgh, V '" Kin Lottery tiariilttt'etey b diurtintiod from ahy rember 0, �'parliEi tin Kirtftmen Cube• of. oufietlz tti salmi buttons, PorInffottt►Wlo0 on bec a Kai Kinsmen. s'erving the community's. greatest need. t$ckM siOifnt, WrIkh Khl Lotkrti,liek KI'N, Comwr►Il,,ontario. ,the� people of-_the_region voice their comments and • . feelings about the content of the report in • an open and 'frank dialogue.) (t:n_ following these "guide tqs the Development t, Council•ha,s endeavoured to assist,41 both Province and people by 'carefully reviewing the report, and preparing an appraisal of the Government's PHASE I ANALYSIS that is candid and. constructive.) (The Development Council, in implementing the review of the PHASE I': ANALYSIS, organized -a series of public meetings and study •sessions in 'several communities in the four counties of the ,re ct.p,„ Through the use Of both formal and informal meetings it attempted to provide opportunities for participation by as many and diverse a range of individual's and interesfgroups as possible. • In addition to discussion sessions, and " pelsonal • interviews, .'written briefs were , s o i. c ri t' e d from :: _ "'local— municipalities .•lo_cal_,.,.,,..municipalities and 'Aithers. •The ("potential participants' in the review represented a. broad spectrum of' • backgrounds and occupations— • farmers, teachers', students, housewives, planners, civic -officials,, businessmen, municipal councillors, etc.) Evaluation'and response to the PHASE I: ANALYSIS are presented in five parts: 1) study materials, . 2) • procedures, 3) goals, needs and., priorities, 4) " opportunity"), and' • 5) 'summary, tiff _ Y.'e_ i_,....:_•,L�, .c.o.nci trsTt�..n.s ,W,_� ,, . potentia"1':grow`1 centres arid-- 0 nal. _. ` . otential centres of recommendations.) 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