Minutes
- Introductions were made.
- Background to Urban CAP
Bernie Hart gave an overhead presentation on why, what it is, who
is targeted, what is a site, etc.
Currently there are 20 HRM sites outside the urban core with plans for
approximately 30 in the urban area for a total of 50+ in HRM.
Key components along with access are training, service delivery and
distance education. Services Canada, a new government agency, is looking at
service delivery with 8 pilots planned for Cape Breton.
- Neighbourhood Cluster Concept
Bernie continued his presentation. The example of Central Dartmouth was
explained. Each neighbourhood would have 2 fixed sites - the school and
library - and then others dependent on community needs/interests
A handout was given.
- Group Discussion Spryfield Area Community
Discussion focussed on what is needed - who needs access, where is the
access needed (possible sites) and what question/concerns do people have.
Who
- Greystone Public Housing - 250 Houses
- Single Parent Centre - likely no space
- Seniors
- Cowie Hill - would be part of an Armdale grouping
Possible Sites
- Greystone Public Housing - 2 units are used for programs by Tenant's
Association and there is likely room
- South Centre Mall - Alan MacDonald, manager 479-0272
- Riverview apartment area - Daycare Centre
- Is there anything in the area - Walker's Funeral Home to the Mall?
Business
- Fred O'Hern, President District 18 Business Development
Association 477-6500
Area
- Would cover Walker's Funeral Home to the ocean
- Area between the funeral home and the rotary would be aligned with area on
other side of rotary
- Sambro/Ketch Harbour
- Harrietsfield - Pam Martel , Community Centre
- Willamswwood - Rene Gallant - 475-1037
- Herring Cove - Brian Dempsey - 477-7825
- Ferguson's Cove and Purcell's Cove? - Seniors Centre - Fred Holtz
- Next Steps
Follow- up needs to be done with:
- Ambrose
- Mall Manager
- Rural communities
- Greystone Housing
A second meeting will be called. It can be held in the Wm Spry Centre again.
