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The Essence of Wolfville

The Essence of Wolfville. The Recreation Management Core Term Group, January 2008 Acadia University. Natural Capital. Natural Capital.

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The Essence of Wolfville

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  1. The Essence of Wolfville The Recreation Management Core Term Group, January 2008 Acadia University

  2. Natural Capital

  3. Natural Capital • Natural resources such as water and oil, the land which provides space on which to live and work, and the ecosystems that maintain clean water, air and climate.

  4. Natural Capital Assets in Wolfville • Bay of Fundy - Dykes, Waterfront • Trail Systems – Millennium, Woodlands • Botanical Gardens • Green Spaces- Reservoir, Willow Park, Quiet Park • Orchards, Tides, Wildlife, Birds, Farmland, Rich Soil, Clean Air, Clean Water,

  5. Noggins Farmers Market

  6. The Look-Off

  7. Blomidon

  8. Plant Life

  9. Wildlife

  10. Assets Expanded • Exercise and Active Living • Education and Awareness • Leisure Opportunities • Agricultural Industry • Tourism

  11. Challenges for Natural Capital • Attitudes • Accessibility • Development • Environmental Impact • Education and Awareness • Maintenance and Cost

  12. Summary of Natural Capital • Natural Capital is the bed rock of the community. It is fresh air, clean water, and the land base. • All other forms of capital rely on the existence of healthy and preserved Natural Capital.

  13. HUMAN CAPITAL The human assets that encompass a community member’s hard skills, soft skills and life experiences.

  14. Human Assets of Wolfville • Based on information gathered, we have identified the following assets: • Diversity: Students, Citizens and Visitors • Educated: Academic and Life Education • Entrepreneurs: New Business Operations • Volunteerism: Community Volunteering • Skilled People: Trades, Degrees, Diplomas

  15. Challenges • Ageing Population: Gap in age between students and towns people.

  16. Challenges • Segregation: Community separation

  17. Final Thoughts • Town viewed as elitist community from within and without. • Varied community assets and resources

  18. Social Capital Imagining two communities together

  19. Wolfville Social Assets “Wolfville is a tight knit community and a friendly place to live.” • Educated Population • Generally Wealthy • Local / Community Focused

  20. Wolfville Organizational Examples • Curling Club • Alexander Society • Lions Club • Women of Wolfville • Farmers Market

  21. Acadia Social Assets “Acadia is a tight knit university with a welcoming atmosphere” • International Community • Wealthy • Educated / Aware

  22. Acadia Organizational Examples • SMILE • Intramurals • Relay For Life • Improv Club • Dance Acadia

  23. Aging Population Migration of Youth Limited Jobs Group Segregation Drug and Alcohol Use Limited “dry” social opportunities Challenges Wolfville Acadia

  24. What Would it be Like If These Two Communities Could Work Together

  25. Cross Over Current Integrated Projects • SMILE & Alexander Society • Women of Wolfville • Open Mic Nights • After School Programs / Mentoring

  26. Solutions What We Can Do • Community Engagement Website • http://www.studentlife.uoguelph.ca/citizencommunity/ • Community Engagement Committee • Senior Acadia Student, Highschool Student, Community Member, Town Council Member • Community Extravaganza • ASU Community Liaison

  27. Thank You Questions?

  28. Our Cultural Capital Culture can be defined as all the behaviors, ways of life, arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation. “The way of life for an entire society.” Wikipedia

  29. People • Acadia vs. Wolfville Community • International Student Population

  30. Our People

  31. Opportunities: • Atlantic Theatre Festival • Acadia Cinema Cooperative • Paddy’s Pub • - Traditional Celtic (Hupman Brother’s) • On the Verge • - Modern (local artists) • Library Pub • Clayground Cultural Capital: Assets

  32. Performing Arts • - Deep Roots Festival • Art Gallery’s/Exhibit’s • Acadia Theatre Company • - Noel Coward’s Fallen Angels (Denton Hall) Cultural Capital: Assets

  33. Food For Thought “Wolfville has the potential to be a destination area focused on agri-tourism, wine, and cuisine” Nova Scotia Tourism

  34. Opportunities • Farmers Markets • Pumpkin Festival • Bed and Breakfasts • Agri-tourism • Slow Food

  35. Acadia University Wolfville Community Challenges

  36. Sustainable Culture A good life for all life that can be passed on to everyone's great, great ... grandchildren A culture (or society) that is meaningful and satisfying to its members today and that does not need to destroy or deplete its environment in order to be that way.

  37. Making small steps • Waste - Green Bins, Valley Waste Depot. • No Smoking By-law • Preserving Land • Limiting Development • Big Box Issue • Local Markets (Taste of Nova Scotia) • Fair Trade…

  38. One Step Forward, One Step Backwards • Waste- Human Waste ??? Education… -6am-8am Garbage regulations… • No Big box…(Tim Horton's, Subway) • Salt on the road in Winters • Community Churches • Fair Trade…

  39. Infrastructure Capital The Basis of it all

  40. Wolfville Infrastructure Assets • RCMP • Location • Acadia University • Green bin recycling program

  41. Infrastructure Challenges Parking Transportation Community – University Relations Garbage Pick-Up

  42. Commercial Capital The commercial activities and for-profit provision of services and products within Wolfville

  43. Service Industry • The primary industry in Wolfville is service based • Some of the main tourist attractions in Wolfville are a direct result of world class service-based businesses (restaurants, lodging facilities, music venues, etc…)

  44. Accommodations • The Old Orchard Inn • The Blomidon Inn • Victoria’s Historic Inn • Numerous B&B’s

  45. World Class Restaurants • The Tempest World Cuisine • Rated the best restaurant in the Maritimes • On the Verge • A restaurant inspired and driven by community spirit • Acton’s Grill & Café

  46. Agricultural Sector • Using land resources as tourism • Local farms and markets • Fair Trade • Local purchasing

  47. Wine Tourism • Ice Wine Festival • Wine Appreciation Seminars • Wine Tours

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