Roundtable Inaugurating the Placemaker's Circle

Meeting of the Placemaker’s Circle

Upcoming events
Roundtable to Inaugurate The Placemaker's Circle
Tuesday, November 10, 20099:00 am - 12:00 pm (including lunch) The Button Factory, 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo
Unfortunately, this location is not wheelchair accessible.  If this is a problem for anyone, please let us know.  We appreciate the support of the Waterloo Community Arts Centre in providing the space.
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Many people have noted their interest in being part of the Placemaker’s Circle, making a commitment to carry the concept forward.  We expect there are also others that are interested and plan to hold a meeting in early November to bring everyone together.  Our intent is to complete the first draft of the report prior to meeting so that everyone will have an opportunity to review the recommendations before their discussion.  You will find a tentative agenda at the bottom of this page.
Placemaker's Tour

The Placemaker's Circle
Purpose and promise: To champion and facilitate the creation of a Centre for Community Innovation and Design in Waterloo Region as an active steering committee or working group. 
Placemakers are committed to the creation of the a CCID, may or may not be potential tenants or partners and have time, resources and/or expertise they are willing to contribute to the creation of the CCID and its various facets.
If you have any questions about the Placemaker's Circle or upcoming events, please contact us.
If there is someone you want to be sure we have invited to join the Placemaker's Circle - please contact Eric Tucs or Beth Dempster

One of the starting points for us was a meeting at the CSI in Toronto – a bright and buzzing space alive with the activity of over one hundred organizations.  We went back to visit and learn more.  We’ve also been to 10 Carden in Guelph – a very different type of shared space.  We think a tour of these – and other shared-space examples – would give ‘Placemakers’ a common grounding while sparking ideas and building enthusiasm.
Since there was little interest in this idea, we did not proceed with plans for a tour.  For those interested in visiting the CSI in Toronto, check out their events page, because they host regular tours fo their space.
 
 
 
 
 

Roundtable Inaugurating the Placemaker's CircleTentative Agenda

15 minutes
Introductions

15 minutes
A short presentation of the feasibility study report

30 minutes
Discussion and feedback - what excites you? what concerns you?

15 minutes
Break and conversation

30 minutes
Next steps- sustaining and funding the development and creation of the CCID

30 minutes
Role, expectations, and commitments of The Placemaker's circle - drafting terms of reference (topics may include planning, design, financing, pace setting, mentoring, building support & partnerships, and leveraging resources) - settling down and signing on; committing to the Placemaker's Circle

5 minutes
Next meeting

10 minutes
Other Business

 
Lunch……

Food and beverage will be served. This meeting will be facilitated.