»Main Street Revitalization Program

Mission Statement

To identify the issues within our community by focusing on design, promotion of the downtown, economic development and a continued partnership with the municipalities of Comfort Country. This process will involve commitment and work that result in a prosperous and dynamic downtown.

Category : Main Street Revitalization Program

Objective

  • Establishing a vision for future development.
  • Enhancing local pride and instill a sense of belonging.
  • Stimulating the local and regional economy.
  • Empowering and involve the local citizenry.
  • Developing the social and cultural life of the area.

Category : Main Street Revitalization Program

Main Street Projects

  • Stirling Identity Wall
  • Maintaining flower baskets on street lights and around the downtown.
  • Assisting with improvements on all sides to Jim’s Pizza & Restaurant located at the main intersection.
  • Facade and Signage Improvement Programs
  • Heritage Street Lights/ Street signs
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Click here to view the Main Street Report for Stirling.

Category : Main Street Revitalization Program

Background of Downtown Revitalization Process

The Main Street Revitalization Initiative has been an exciting new program taking place in Comfort Country, the central region of Hastings County.  The Initiative involves a partnership between Stirling-Rawdon and the additional municipalities of Comfort Country including Tweed, Marmora and Lake and Centre Hastings.

With the support of the Rural Development Division of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, the Initiative is based on a proven and internationally recognized four point approach focusing on:

  • Streetscape Design
  • Marketing/ Promotion
  • Economic Development
  • Organization/ Collaboration

Through this initiative committees have worked together to identify the issues confronting their towns and to learn as much as possible about the local economic and social situation.  Now that each community has gained this knowledge, they are entering the action stage where they have released a strategic plan and begin to act on their findings and recommendations.  The success of this initiative is based on the collaboration and participation of all members of the community.

Category : Main Street Revitalization Program