Expression of Interest: Dundalk Downtown Revitalization Program
Support the revitalization of downtown Dundalk by volunteering to take part in the Downtown Revitalization Taskforce (DRT)!
Enhancing the town’s commercial core in collaboration with residents and local businesses is a priority for the Township of Southgate. To achieve this, the Township is establishing a taskforce of residents, business professionals, property owners, and staff to complete a Downtown Revitalization (DR) program, evaluating the current context of downtown Dundalk and developing a vision to boost its overall economic well-being.
The Township is seeking five to eight community members with connections to downtown Dundalk that will be available for monthly meetings for approximately one year to support the assessment of the current context, gathering of local data, analysis of findings, and formulation of action plans for implementation and monitoring. Outside of monthly meetings, support with the delivery of other tasks may be required. The estimated commitment time would be 4 to 6 hours/month. Downtown property owners and business operators will be given priority seats on the Taskforce, though residents and community members in and around Dundalk are encouraged to apply.
All applications must be received by 4:00PM on January 24, 2025, to be considered.
Please be advised that all information collected by the Township of Southgate will be handled in accordance with, and is subject to, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
Please complete the following to be considered for appointment on the Taskforce.
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First Name
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Last Name
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Please provide your email address
4.
Which connection(s) do you have to downtown Dundalk?
Business owner/franchisee
Commercial building owner
Employee of a Dundalk-based business
Frequent visitor/shopper
Resident
Other (please specify)
5.
The Downtown Revitalization Taskforce will require a wide breadth of skills to achieve its goals. Please select which of the following skill(s) you would bring to the Taskforce.
Experience conducting community consultations
Experience working with and analyzing data
Experience working with government-administered programs
Strong connection to our local business community
Strong understanding of marketing and community promotion
Strong understanding of urban and downtown design trends
Other (please specify)
6.
If selected, I am willing to commit to meeting the second Tuesday of each month from 11am to 1pm, commencing February 11, 2024, and review meeting materials and complete requisite prep work before our meetings.
Yes
No
7.
If selected, I am willing to volunteer 4-6 hours per month during peak project periods.
Yes
No
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If selected, I am willing to participate in and/or facilitate 2-3 community design sessions, tentatively scheduled to happen sometime during Summer 2025.
Yes
No
9.
The Downtown Revitalization Team will be composed of a diverse mix of community members and municipal staff. Thus, it is imperative that members be respectful of each others’ viewpoints and consider all perspectives. Please confirm that you understand this and if chosen, commit to making the Project Team a positive and respectful environment.
Yes
No
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Do you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns at this time?
Appointees to the DRT will act as volunteers and will not receive compensation. This opportunity offers a chance to actively participate in shaping both physical and social enhancements in the downtown.
The Economic Development department at the Township of Southgate is managing the intake of applications for the Downtown Revitalization Taskforce. If you have any questions regarding this program or the application process, please contact economicdevelopment@southgate.ca
Selected candidates will be notified of their appointment to the Taskforce by 4:00 PM on January 31, 2025. The appointed DRT members will be notified of what they will need to prepare and bring to the first meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
We appreciate all those that take the time to apply; however, only those that are selected for the DRT will be contacted.