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Here is an email snippet from the Don Vale Cabbagetown Residents Association that I’d like to share with you all, regarding the media coverage and business plan currently in development with Riverdale Farm.
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Dear DVCRA Members,
The Executive Committee moved our business plan to the last stage of approval; City Council will vote on it on July 11, 2012.
Here is a summary of key messages:
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Council asked the Coalition to present a business plan to explore new partnerships and set a strategic direction for Riverdale Farm.
This plan provides a responsible, long-term vision to create a sustainable and enhanced Farm.
On Tuesday June 12, 2012, the Coalition presented it to members of the Executive Committee; they endorsed it.
The Coalition was not tasked with raising money to keep the Farm operating this year. However, it has taken the initiative to organize a fund-raising event.
The Picnic in the Paddock at Riverdale Farm will take place on June 21, 2012.
If you haven’t already, please consider purchasing a ticket to help the Farm. Tickets are still available here.
The Coalition spoke to numerous for-profit and not-for-profit individuals and organizations and found they expressed considerable interest in investing in the Farm.
The Executive provided assurance by committing to include it in the 2013 Budget.
The Coalition will focus on the fundraiser next week, then re-group to determine its go-forward approach.
The Coalition extends its heartfelt appreciation to the members of our community who have supported our work since last summer when the KPMG report first became public.
Without your help, feedback, or participation in our petition, survey or town hall, the Coalition would not have been able to present a convincing evidence-based case to the Parks and Environment Committee, the Executive Committee or the Budget Committee.
Thanks everyone. Let’s be positive and look forward to making Riverdale Farm an even better experience in the future.
