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Historical Cumberland Village Enhancement Project Proposal to enhance the historical village core Submitted by the Cumberland Community Association ABSTRACT The Cumberland Community Association is proposing a multi-year plan that will celebrate the historical legacy of Cumberland Village through multiple enhancement initiatives. The components of the project fall under Education, Beautification and Recreation through storyboards, historical banners, way finding signposts, benches and information & notice board and an Historical Cumberland Village Walking Tour. The intended outcome of invigorating the village core is to benefit residents and contribute to making Cumberland Village a day trip destination for the broader region. Table of Contents PROJECT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 3 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................. 3 OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................. 3 Education ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Beatification ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Recreation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Other ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................ 5 PHASE 1 - 2018 - 2019 .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Education ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Beautification .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 PHASE 2 – 2019 – 2020 ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Education ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Beautification .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Recreation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................ 6 BUDGET ....................................................................................................................... 7 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................. 8 A. Map of Cumberland Village .............................................................................................................................. 9 B. Veteran Banner Sample ........................................................................................................................................ 10 C. Bench Details ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 D. Organization, Project Lead & Organizational Agreement .................................................................... 13 E. AGM Minutes ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 F. Treasurers Report ending April 30, 2017 ............................................................................................... 19 G. Statement of Incorporation ........................................................................................................................... 20 2 HISTORICAL CUMBERLAND VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT PROJECT OVERVIEW The Cumberland Community Association (CCA) is proposing a collaborative community led, city supported plan for Cumberland Village; specifically, to enhance the historical character of the village through commemorating and celebrating the history and early settlers of the area. The project components align to our objectives of Education, Beautification and Recreation. BACKGROUND The Cumberland Community Association (CCA) continues to seek opportunities to stimulate community involvement and pride and promote the Village of Cumberland, in line with the City of Ottawa Official Plan Vision Statement for Cumberland Village. “Cumberland Village will become a resilient, complete, and distinctly historic rural Village. Key community destinations and neighbourhoods will be strongly connected by scenic paths and a small but vibrant mixed-use core will be supported by residents and the surrounding rural community. The unique combination of Cumberland’s historic charm, surrounding rural landscape, the Ottawa River, renowned Farmers Market and expanded heritage museum will make Cumberland Village a day trip destination for the broader region.” 1 In support of recent new businesses and to generate interest in Cumberland Village, this plan would significantly contribute to the unique historical charm of Cumberland Village and increase the depth of knowledge and scope of activities available for museumgoers, visitors and residents alike. In continuing to improve the attractiveness of the village through beautification and education we hope to attract like-minded people to invest in our community. This initiative expands upon the very successful CCA volunteer development of the Wilsondale Trails and Environmental Area. We cherish our community and wish to enhance its rural and historic charm and enhance its attractiveness. OBJECTIVES The CCA envisions developing the Historical Cumberland Village Project through a collaborative community volunteer based team (including other interested community organizations) with a comprehensive multi-phase plan focused on the following specific objectives: 1 Ottawa.ca > City Hall > Planning and development > Official plan and master plans > Official Plan > Vision Statement Cumberland 3 HISTORICAL CUMBERLAND VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Education 1. Identify and print historical photographs for village banners. 2. Develop unique banners representing the war veterans inscribed on the Cumberland cenotaph to be hung along Main Street in November. 3. Provide education and insight regarding early setters of Cumberland and notable/ historic buildings through storyboards. In collaboration with experts (Cumberland Historical Society) and knowledgeable residents document stories regarding people, places and events that would be of interest and significance to residents and visitors. 4. Develop and install Storyboards in locations throughout the village area. Design, build and install a community information board. Beatification 1. Extend 8 village banners along Old Montreal Road towards the museum to provide more of a link with the Museum/Wilsondale Trails and the village. 2. Enhance the village core with 6 permanent self-watering flower containers with a focus on planting heritage plants. 3. Place 6 vintage benches along the Historical Cumberland Village Walking Tour Route. 4. In order to replace the many ash trees that were removed in and around the village and to enhance the beauty of the village and highlight our focus on preserving our natural surrounding we would like to plant trees along Cameron, Old Montreal Road and Dunning in the village core. 5. Encourage the resurfacing of Cameron, Sparkle and Market in the village and repair of sidewalks and brickwork along Old Montreal Road. 6. Straighten existing heritage lamp standards. 7. Create a central community bulletin board and remove all unnecessary signage in the village including on lamp poles. 8. Develop and erect 6 heritage looking way finding signposts pointing out significant features and establishments in and around the village. Recreation 1. Develop a digital/downloadable Historical Cumberland Village Walking Tour in collaboration with the Cumberland Historical Society using storyboards. 2. Identify distances on the trail for active lifestyle benefit. 3. Install signage and promote the Cumber Tour de Land bicycle routes http://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents.ottawa.ca/files/bike_route_cu mberland_en.pdf Other 1. Collaborate with interested community groups, city staff and other experts. 2. Maximize opportunities for funding through grants, special project support and fundraising. 4 HISTORICAL CUMBERLAND VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 3. Engage community members. The CCA is prepared to coordinate the activities required to achieve these objectives. It is anticipated that volunteers will