On October 1st we hosted a visioning workshop at Swan Hall in partnership with Rural Development Initiatives (RDI). We had a great turnout with adults and kids participating in the activities and enjoying an Oktoberfest meal. Thanks to everyone who came down! The next meeting will build off of the visioning list already generated and create an action plan that will help guide making them a reality.
During the event, participants shared their vision for downtown Willamina. RDI sent us a summary of the themes discussed, listed below:
TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING
- Housing (apartments)
- Safe street crossing
- Lessen big log trucks
- Attract cars from highway
- ADA Accessible town
RECREATION
- More parks
- Splash pad
- Riverfront Access
- Nature trails connect to large trail system
- Activities for youth
- Bike trails
- Fenced in dog park
- Family activities
- Disc golf course
- Pump track
BUSINESS
- Grocery co-op
- No empty storefronts
- Business Incubator
- Expand the natural resource economy
- Businesses serve local needs
- Childcare
- Bowling Alley
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
- Theater & Performing Arts Club
- Beautification – trees & native plants
- Caring Culture, communication, sharing
- Welcome packet for new residents
- Collaboration with Sheridan
- Museum & Native people story
- Multi-Purpose space
- Bigger Library with more hours
- Amphitheater
- Community Garden
Our next visioning workshop is scheduled for November 7th 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Swan Hall. Pizza provided. We hope to see you there!
