New Neighbourhood Concept - What are your thoughts?
Reminder: Have your say about Housing Options in St. Mary's, provide feedback on the new neighbourhood concept. June 6th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. to 8:00 pm. In the SHOPS room at St. Mary's Education Centre/ Academy.
Job Opportunity: Active Living Coordinator
The Municipality is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of Active Living Coordinator. The Active Living Coordinator will develop and coordinate the delivery of various active living programs and events throughout St. Mary’s designed to benefit all ages, and all levels of physical capability to enable the residents of St. Mary’s to be active in their everyday life. The deadline for applications is June 19th, 2024 at noon.
To see full job description click the link below:
https://saint-marys.ca/active-living-coordinator.html
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Active Living Coordinator Job Description
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New Neighbourhood Concept - What are your thoughts?
Municipality Transforms Housing Commitment into Concrete Action
St. Mary’s, May 29, 2024 – In a momentous step towards addressing the ongoing housing crisis, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is announcing actionable measures aimed at turning its commitment to challenge the housing crisis into action. Specifically, the Municipality is committing an approximately 50-acre piece of municipal land on the edge of Sherbrooke between Stonewall Park and the St. Mary’s Education Centre for housing development. The Municipality will be launching an RFP to have a neighborhood concept plan developed for the land. The neighborhood concept plan will facilitate public feedback on best development and housing solutions and support the engagement of developers. Further, the Municipality will be formally inviting the Province to consider working with the municipality to locate the recently announced new Long term care facility to be developed for Sherbrooke in this location.
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is announcing actionable measures aimed at turning its commitment to challenge the housing crisis into action. Specifically, the Municipality is requesting feedback from St. Mary’s residents and businesses regarding a Neighbourhood Concept for the municipal land next to St. Mary’s Education Centre/ Academy in Sherbrooke. The transformative next step of issuing a Request for Proposal for the design of a Neighbourhood Concept underscores the Municipality's dedication to ensuring that all residents have access to safe, secure, and affordable housing.
Warden Greg Wier emphasized the urgency and significance of this initiative, in November of 2023, by stating "Housing is a fundamental human right, and it is our responsibility as a Municipality to ensure that every possible policy and financial commitment is in place to accelerate residents’ access to a decent and affordable place to live. Council’s commitment to housing is not just about providing a roof over people's heads, but also about creating a more equitable and sustainable community for all."
To see the Press Release click the link below:
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Housing - New Neighbourhood Housing Concept: What are your thoughts?
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s Council has pledged its commitment towards creating a more inclusive and sustainable community by addressing the housing crisis that the Municipality has been facing. With rising housing prices and a shortage of affordable housing options, the council has recognized the urgent need to take action to ensure that everyone has access to safe, secure, and affordable housing.
In a statement released November 15, 2023, Warden Wier said, "Housing is a fundamental human right, and it is our responsibility as a Municipality to ensure that every possible policy and financial commitment is in place to accelerate residents’ access to a decent and affordable place to live. Council’s commitment to housing is not just about providing a roof over people's heads, but also about creating a more equitable and sustainable community for all."
To see more details click the link below:
https://saint-marys.ca/housing.html
Active St. Mary's Plan Draft
The draft version of the updated Active St Mary’s Plan is now available for viewing. pdf Draft Plan Active St Mary's (9.71 MB)
The Active St. Mary’s Plan was developed with community research from last fall, The goal of this project is to enhance the movement of both residents and visitors throughout the area, fostering a healthier and more sustainable community, where transportation is not only safe and practical but also an enjoyable experience for all users.
Access Awareness Week - RecPlex & Library
As you may know, Access Awareness Week is a week to promote and celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, voice, and impact. NAAW is about the struggles that people with disabilities face every day. Many people with disabilities have to advocate for themselves and others, some things the Municipality can do is support NAAW by pointing out the barriers, calling out non-inclusive activities, language, events, and more, ask for the stories that disabled people may want to share.
In partnership with the Province and the Enabling Accessibility Fund, The Municipality has received funding and is in the process of upgrading the RecPlex and Sherbrooke Library to be Accessible and barrier-free. Upgrading and/or replacing the existing doors, with the addition of automatic openers to enable easier access for all residents.