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Key Challenges And Concerns

• Lack of accessibility of public buildings for elders or disabled
• Facilities are built on tight budgets where long-term safety, maintenance, infrastructure, environmental and design
considerations are not always made.
• Lack of understanding among community members around the enormous cost and planning time required to build quality
public facilities
• Fears that urbanization will degrade the uniqueness of our community if it is done without intention
• Public facilities are subjected to vandalism and misuse

Suggested Lead Partners

• Public Works • Community Planning • New/emerging orgs. • Six Nations Fire &
Emergency Services
• Community Living • Six Nations Natural Gas • Health Services

Timeline

OBJECTIVES STATUS IN 2019
SHORT Conduct accessibility inventory Inventory of accessibility deficiencies needed, design renovations and estimate costs.
(2019-2024) and for renovations Engage elders and disabled community members.

Make all public facilities Happening in piecemeal way but resources needed to meet needs identified in short
accessible term Inventory.
Create strategy for community engagement in design to create ownership and pride.
Community buildings can integrate Mother Earth and reflect Haudenosaunee culture
MEDIUM Create community engagement and design. Engagement needs to involve infrastructure and safety organizations to
and planning strategy for public
ensure designs are realistic for maintenance, construction and emergency response.
(2025-2029) facility design and maintenance Each organization should develop a 5, 10, 20 year strategic plan to highlight expected
facility/infrastructure needs. Strategy should include broad Built Environment safety
considerations such as lighting, pedestrian access, etc.
Many organizations are seeking new/expanded facilities. Collaboration can share
Create inter-organization
facility planning strategy resources effectively and centralize services for community access. Land care plan
needed to strategically site new facilities.
LONG Accessibility in private Create partnerships with private businesses to assist in planning and funding of what
(2030-2039) businesses will be needed to make them fully accessible. Greater coordination among businesses
required (see Goal: Local Economy).
New Facilities Needed (See Details On Related Goal Page)

Public Library and Archive Facility (Goal: Education) Community Ambulance Facility (Goal: Safety & EMS)
Animal Control Facility and Shelter (Goal: Safety & EMS) Sexual Assault and Healing Centre (Goal: Safety & EMS)
Elder Care Facilities (Goal: Community Care) Six Nations Community Pool (Goal: Recreation)
Homeless Shelter (Goal: Housing) Human Services Transitional Housing Hubs (Goal: Strong Families)
Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinic Space (Goal: Community Care) Mental Health and Addictions Facility (Goal: Mental Wellness)
Arts Centre (Goal: Arts) Community Re-Use Centre (Goal: Waste Management)
New playgrounds and park spaces (Goal: Recreation) Justice & Mediation Centre (Goal: Justice & Community Standards)
Community Farm Resource Centre (Goal: Food System) Fire Stations (Goal: Safety & Emergency Services)
Residential Treatment Centre (Goal: Substance Abuse) Central Adminstration Building (multiple goals)

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