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5 · Wednesday, August 11, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Strategic plan aims to make downtown more livable Continued from page 1 Canada," said Mayor Rob Burton. "Council, staff, residents and the business community have worked together over the last year to ensure downtown Oakville had a strategic action plan that addresses a number of issues from transportation and accessibility to retail and cultural heritage. The Town will work with all community partners to ensure downtown Oakville realizes its full potential as a vibrant destination for both residents and visitors." In a report to council, Senior Planner Kirk Biggar said interest in the future of downtown Oakville was considerable during public engagement for the Livable Oakville Plan, so the Downtown Oakville Strategic Review was initiated in the fall of 2009. It outlines a dozen initiatives and action items on how to address cultural heritage, urban design and streetscape, public facilities, economics, transportation and sustainability. Key projects discussed include: · Revitalization of Centennial Square facilities (Central Library, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts and Centennial Pool) as a mixeduse culture hub and major open space. · Undertaking the process to designate downtown Oakville as a heritage conservation district. · Evaluating transportation, mobility and accessibility elements and recommending improvements. · Reviewing the role and function of municipal cultural facilities and activities in downtown Oakville. · Evaluating future options for the Post Office site on Church Street. · Completing a re-evaluation study of Towne Square as a major public gathering place. At Monday's meeting representatives from GreenTrans, the TrafalgarChartwell Residents' Association and the Downtown Oakville BIA endorsed the plan, as did Ward 3 Councillors Mary Chapin and Keith Bird. "The Downtown Oakville Strategic Action Plan gives shape to downtown Oakville's future and balances the priorities of businesses and residents to ensure the area remains vibrant and livable for everyone," said Chapin. "This is a plan the community can really take ownership of having given solid input to the Town at workshops and meetings," added Bird. The Downtown Oakville Strategic Review featured six months of consultation, research and community collaboration. More than 100 participants representing nearly 30 interest groups participated in the process and 48 property owners responded to a confidential online survey. As a result of the plan's passing the resurfacing of Lakeshore Road East through downtown Oakville and the Water Street reconstruction will be deferred until 2012. 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT LS Cash Sale Price Now Only $ 13,495 Just add taxes and licence 4 cylinder, 155 horsepower, power brakes, air, power steering, front and side air bags, adjustable steering column, air filtration system, plus more. VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI, ADMIN FEES AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES. Prices do not include applicable taxes and PPSA. Freight and PDI ($1,350), registration, dealer fees, mandatory government levies, and OMVIC fees are included in the price. Insurance, license, and applicable sales taxes are not included. Offer applies as indicated to the purchase of new or demonstrator 2010 models of the vehicle as described. Offer applies to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Marketing area. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Factory order or dealer trade may be required. The family business that service built. buddschev.com OVED M E'VE W ! Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC has packed up and moved to our new location with all GM brands under one roof.