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NOTICE PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE UNIVERSITY AVENUE GATEWAY - STREETSCAPING DESIGN STUDY The City of Waterloo in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo, and Conestoga College is undertaking a study to develop a vision and design plan for University Avenue. University Avenue is the primary gateway and access to the city's and region's learning, innovation, discovery and entrepreneurial centre. The goal of this study is to create a design plan for public areas that can be implemented over time to create a unique streetscape for University Avenue from Highway 85 to Westmount Road. The design will reflect the importance of the corridor and the adjacent uses to the regional economy. This project will investigate the potential for improvements to University Avenue that could: • significantly enhance place making along the corridor • support transit-oriented development and active transportation • visually and physically connect all three educational institutions • build on the globally-recognized and unique brand for the area • enhance the experience for iXpress users • enhance city gateway aesthetics • build on planned streetscape improvements in Northdale, a neighbourhood rapidly redeveloping, including implementing the major gateway identified for King Street and University Avenue • support continued investment and intensification along the corridor • enhance connections to Grand River Transit, including ION light rail Tell us what you think! You are invited to come to a public meeting to learn more about the study and offer feedback on your ideas for University Avenue. The open house will provide background information about the study area and allow an opportunity for the public to provide input into the study. Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017 Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Presentation at 6:30 pm) Location: 240 Hemlock Street, Waterloo St. Michael's Church (basement) We encourage the public to provide input into this important study. If you are unable to attend the public open house, you can provide feedback through waterloo.ca/engage, our online forum, between Nov. 23, 2017 and Jan. 31, 2018. Please note that names and comments may be made public. For more information about this project, please visit waterloo.ca/gateway or contact either: Ric Martins Adam Holland City of Waterloo IBI Group 519-747-8518 519-585-2255 Ric.Martins@Waterloo.ca Adam.Holland@ibigroup.com P. 519.886.1550 TTY. 1.866.786.3941 waterloo.ca/publicnotices ExclusivE HONDA ONE FOcus ONE REsPONsiBiliTY 519-746-7900 www.kwhonda.com 465 CONESTOGO RD., WATERLOO Limite d Tim e Offe r Th ursday, November 9, 2017 • WATERLOO CHRONICLE • 21Serving your community since 1856 Ontario trial could set the groundwork for a new means of income support in the province Could there be a time when all our basic needs are paid for by the government? That's the question many economists and politicians around the world are starting to explore. With automation altering the future of work and stud- ies showing that financial stress can lead to unhealthy life choices, there's a growing movement to introduce mini- mum income for all. In April 2017, the Ontario government announced a basic income pilot project to see if giving people a base sal- ary would change their qual- ity of life. People who barely have enough money to scrape by tend to get sicker than those who have enough to at least cover their basic neces- sities. � ey're also at risk for substance abuse problems, education challenges and other issues says a govern- ment report (https://www. ontario.ca/page/finding-bet- ter-way-basic-income-pilot- project-ontario). By paying a minimum income to cover people's needs, people should be healthier, which would be better for them but it will also put less stress on provincial health care systems. Ontario's three-year proj- ect will give 4,000 people in � under Bay, Lindsay and the Hamilton and Brantford area, plus a not-yet-named First Nations community, $17,000 a year per person or $24,000 for a couple (more if you have a disability). Instead of fill- ing out onerous paperwork at a welfare-type office, this program involves getting a cheque in the mail. A third party will assess the program and some par- ticipants will receive lower or no bene� ts, to act as a control group for study purposes. But concerns around basic income linger. Some experts see the Ontario basic income program as too much of a one-size-� ts-all solution. Under it, people with sudden � nancial problems must wait because bene� ts are linked to last year's tax return and peo- ple with disabilities may miss out on extra services and ben- efits, because it will replace Ontario Works (welfare) and the Ontario Disability Support Program. As well, parents could get dinged by federal and prov- ince child bene� ts clawbacks. � e high cost of a perma- nent program could also trig- ger more taxes or cutbacks to things like health care, both of which would actually hurt those who get the basic income. Guaranteeing everyone a small but steady income could work -- but it's too early to tell. The data that will ultimately come from the Ontario pilot project, and oth- ers around the world, could change poverty's most wor- risome -- and expensive -- impacts. By getting the right advice and having the right � nancial plan for your situation, you can rid yourself of financial stress -- and when you know your � nancial life is healthy, you can focus on ensuring your own health is as good as it can be for a long lifetime. ••• � is column is provided by McEachnie Group Private Wealth Management. Contact Russ McEachnie, CFP,CPCA, CDFA, RRC, principal, at 886-2360, ext. 6241 or go to russmceachnie.com. RUSS McEACHNIE MAKIN' MONEY � e promise of a basic income could still have challenges � e promise of a basic income BUSINESS