What's Been Happening in Ford City? November 2011

Ford City Sharing Our Vision: Community Forum a Success

On November 3rd the Ford City community came together to hear the results of this past summer's Community Conversations project.The report is available for download on the right side of the top of our blog under Envision Ford City.

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The Community Conversations brought Ford City community members together to discuss questions such as "what do you love about Ford City", "how would you like Ford City to be know in 10 years", and "what could be done with vacant land or property in Ford City". Groups of participants sat around small tables with a hot cup of coffee, a snack and the company of fellow community members to discuss their answers.

Project staff recorded answers and complied data. After an analysis of themes and answers a report was produced to summarize the results and 35 recommendations were generated.

These recommendations will inform the work of the Ford City Redevelopment Committee, the Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal Project, the Ford City Residents in Action, the city and other organizations with a stake in the area's revitalization.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for their support of both the Sharing Our Vision Forum and the Community Conversations project. We would also like to acknowledge CMHC for their contribution of a shed for the Ford City Community Garden in the summer of 2011.

For more information on this project or to obtain a copy of the report please e-mail info@fcnr.org

Ford City Sharing Our Vision: Listening + Learning Event

On November 4th The Ford City Listening & Learning event, held at Atelier Virginianne 1078 Drouillard, showcased the photography of residents, a visual representation of the parts of Ford City that speak to their experience living there.The event also featured works from members of BCL such as "Make This Better".

About 100 guests enjoyed the art, live music and participated in the silent auction of the photos. The money raised from the event went towards the activities of both the Ford City Residents in Action and the Ford City Community Garden.

This event also marked a first for Ford City; the opening of an art studio and workspace called Atelier Virginianne. The space features a large work area and kiln that can be rented, and Virginianne herself teaches lessons here.

Call 519-962-5638.

Thank you to all who attended. Your support is vital to the momentum of Ford City.

Ford City Sharing Our Vision November 3 & Listening + Learning November 4

Click the posters to enlarge.

Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2321555836 for more info!

Paint the Towne-Site 2-Part 2 "Beautify"

Our second Paint the Towne site has evolved.....a local artist has been up to "all good" by beautifying the store front with her artistic prowess. Although not completed, what do you think??

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To be continued....

Paint the Towne Strikes Again with Site 2 Refresh!

The second 'Paint the Towne' site was refreshed today with a coat of primer. Shortly a local artist will begin putting on the finishing touches with a neutral design....so stay tuned!

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After!

Check Out Our Aviva Community Fund Grant Idea: An Accessible Park at the Gino & Liz Marcus Community Complex on Drouillard Road

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see a brand new accessible all-ages park space at the Gino & Liz Marcus Community Complex on Drouillard???

Please check out our idea and vote daily. Together we can make this happen!

ROUND 2 begins October 24th so vote once a day! Thank you!

Paint the Towne Rolls On!

On August 30th we first wrote about our Paint the Towne project and we told you to stay tuned.....well here is the latest photo of the building.

Notice anything new?

Thanks to New Beginnings, and in particular their youth outreach worker Toni Soldevilla, the building is proudly displaying artwork painted by neighbourhood youth at the Ford City Funday event that was put on Sept 3rd by the Ford City Residents in Action.

Stop by sometime and have a look at the artwork. If your child was one of the artists maybe they can point out which part they did!

A big Ford City thank you goes to New Beginnings for helping us further beautify this building with your donations of time and materials.

Ford City FUNDAY- A Huge Success

Ford City Funday September 3, 2011

FUNDAY was back this year, and better than ever, to celebrate the end of summer and the return to school! With the help of sponsors and volunteers FUNDAY provided everyone in attendance with FREE food and entertainment. Funday included: jello eating contest, tee ball game, bird house building, water balloon toss, canvas painting, face painting, historic walking tour, bouncy house, live music and more to Ford City residents.

The Ford City Residents in Action thank all who attended the family funday! They would like to thank all the volunteers who worked hard in the heat to put on the event. A big Ford City thank you goes out to the sponsors: Local 444, Local 2458, Local 200, Excess Metals, Metro, City of Windsor, New Beginnings, YU Express, Windsor Family Credit Union, Champion Products, Windsor Taxi, Mainsonville Court, Long & McQuade, Canada Bread, Lowes, Drouillard Place, Windsor Fire & Rescue, Windsor Police Services and Computers for Kids.