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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
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Regional Official Plan: Have your say!
Niagara Region is developing a new Official Plan and is looking for some input from the public. The process, known as a municipal comprehensive review, will produce a plan that will shape Niagara's physical, economic, and social development. The plan will include objectives, policies, and mapping that form Niagara's approach to managing population and employment growth; protecting the natural environment, resources, and farmland; and providing sufficient infrastructure. See when the open houses are and have your say here.
Better Cities Film Festival (Free)
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2:00-5:30 p.m.
First Performing Arts Center
The best one-day short film festival on placemaking is coming to St. Catharines! The Better Cities Film Festival collects, curates and presents the very best shorts from international filmmakers on the theme of improving the places we live. This afternoon session offers a customized selection of films on the topics of housing, mobility, urban design and placemaking to consider the question: “How will we build a better St. Catharines?” Find out more and register here.
Webinar: School Streets
Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Ontario Active School Travel and 8 80 Cities present a webinar on School Streets, a successful program from the U.K. that has been proven to improve safety, reduce air pollution, and encourage more active transportation. This webinar will discuss the motivations behind the School Streets movement, and identify what makes a good candidate for a successful School Street pilot. Find out more and register here.
Call for Proposals for the 2020 Ontario Bike Summit
The Share the Road Cycling Coalition invites you to submit an abstract to present at the 12th Annual Ontario Bike Summit. The summit is taking place on April 6 and 7, 2020 at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto. The 2020 summit theme is "Making Connections". Submissions are due Dec. 4, 5:00 p.m.. Find out more and submit your proposal here.
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