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City Taking Measures To Accommodate Builders
Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2011 09:15 AM
The Packet & TimesWith 45% of surveyed businesses planning to expand, streamlining the site-plan approval process is a priority at city hall. "We are trying to find efficiencies in the bureaucratic process that will save you time," senior planner Jill Lewis told an audience of more than 40 people Wednesday afternoon at city hall.Builders and business owners with ideas of how the city can streamline the process which is often necessary before applying for a building permit are welcome to make...
Downtown / Waterfront Revitalization on Tap
Posted on Monday, December 05, 2011 06:15 AM
Packet & Times
Orillia's downtown and waterfront revitalization project is moving ahead.The city is ready to award a $174,930 consulting contract to Urban Strategies Inc.Council committee will vote on the contract award at Monday's meeting.Urban Strategies Inc.'s plan included "a consulting team with qualifications and experience in urban design, economic development and market analysis, civil engineering, branding and wayfinding signage design, landscape architecture, architecture and tourism...
Follow us on Facebook
Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2011 11:00 AM
The City of Orillia is pleased to announce the release of its first official Facebook page. Stay tuned to this page for information, news and happenings. Please follow us on Facebook by clicking the "Like" button.
Council Floats New Waterfront Plan
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 09:00 AM
The Packet & TimesA new plan looking to link the downtown to the Lake Couchiching waterfront is in the works.The city expects to have a consultant hired to create a new vision for Orillia's downtown core and waterfront by the end of the year."During elections it was one of my campaign objectives to revitalize the downtown and waterfront, as I see it to be the new genesis of Orillia," Mayor Angelo Orsi wrote in an email. "The revitalization will create jobs, attract investment, tourism, create...
New "A to Z Services" on Website
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:00 PM
As a enhanced feature to our users, we have added an "A to Z Services" to our website.This feature behaves as a glossary and assists users in finding services and information in a variety of terms. As an example, if someone is looking for a dog license, they could click on the "A to Z Services" button (located at the very top of our homepage) and then look under the letters "D" (for Dog licenses) OR the information could also be found under the letter "A" (for Animal Control).We hope you find...
