Annual Report 2012 - Town of Richmond Hill

Civic Precinct Task Force
Creating a community-focused area in our
Downtown that conveys a sense of place is the
primary focus of the Civic Precinct Task Force.
With the launch of its People Place Richmond
Hill initiative in February 2012, community members now have a forum to share their ideas for
making the Civic Precinct a vibrant destination for both residents and businesses. A number of
related events (including in-person and online Visioning Workshops) have already taken place
and a planning charette – a collaborative community forum – is scheduled for June. Their collective
findings will help shape a draft Civic Precinct Plan, including design options and implementation
strategies, for presentation in late 2012.
Economic Development Task Force
The Economic Development Task Force is
leading the implementation of the Town’s new
Economic Development Strategy while
focusing efforts in specific sectors. MedEdge
2011, for example, connected medical
technology innovators and entrepreneurs with
industry leaders, academics and hospitals across
York Region and the GTA last June. Over 220 people attended the event, a joint initiative of the
Town of Richmond Hill, York Region and ventureLAB. In November, the Town also hosted
Creativity Connected, the region’s first Creative Industries Symposium, to showcase the
uniqueness and talent of York Region’s creative businesses. In late 2011, Council approved
The Economic Development Marketing Strategy to attract and grow Richmond Hill’s
business community. New marketing materials, launched at a public event on March 6, 2012
at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, are available on our website at
www.businessrichmondhill.ca.
People Place Consultation at Hillcrest Mall
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