The question, what do I want
Elliot Lake to be in 10 years? If the
present focus of the city is to be a retirement centre. Then the city will remain the same, limited
shopping, devoid of night life and no expansion. The first step is to stop marketing the city as
only a retirement community. Elliot
Lake has great natural beauty with may outdoor activities. This asset should be marketed to spark
interest in the area and tourism. Implement an aggressive policy to attract new
businesses. An increase business will be
bring a population increase of all ages. These
increases would produce a city with a sound infrastructure of good roads and
new facilities. A place where the
artists and artisans have a permanent place to produce and display their art.
Recreation facilities for the youth of the community. A commercial centre that answers the needs of
citizens, so residents do not have to travel to buy essential goods. Establish a venue for entertainment I would
like Elliot Lake to return to the vibrant city of the past
Thank you so much, I will try to be brief but there are many pieces of the puzzle that need to come together. Over the next 10 years much can happen but changes to attitude and mindset of future council is what needs to occur first, working towards the growth of the community and being respectful of each other's opinions must happen. I believe we can affordably build a community center that houses, the arena, pool, walking track, museum, art gallery and 400 seat theatre, but affordably does not mean free. This gem being located in the heart of the downtown core would draw both local traffic and tourism right downtown helping to support all of the local businesses in the area and meeting the needs of all community groups. Look into what upgrades can be done at the ski hill, lookout tower and provincial park to increase the experience and tourism draw. Housing diversification is a must for a multitude of various needs. Spine Rd infrastructure...