Informing the Visioning Process

A variety of studies and projects informed the visioning process...

• From “Our Community is On the Go” (2005), we learned residents value equity, diversity and inclusiveness; protected environment; healthy planning and development; local economic development; accessible services; connected and engaged people; proud and strong people; community venues and things to do; leadership at all levels.

• From the “Herring Cove Road Streetscape Study” (2005) we learned residents envision a green, safe, and attractive Road, with many diverse businesses, alive with pedestrians and shoppers.

• From "We Are Spryfield: Our Community Profile” (2006) we learned Spryfield has many assets and strengths, caring and friendly people, and some things that residents would like to change.

• From “Healthy Housing, Healthy Community” (2007) we learned to be healthy, people need multiple activities and uses; sociability; nature and resources; healthy homes and neighbourhoods; access and linkages; and safety, comfort and identity.

• From the "Spryfield Business Case” (2008) we learned Spryfield is well-positioned as a District Centre within HRM to build on its strategic location, youthful population, educated residents with diverse occupations, competitive lease rates, access to highways and public transit, various community amenities, and the Spryfield and District Business Commission.

... and we are still learning!