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Sarnia’s Downtown Cultural District. A Generation in the Making. Sarnia Downtown Study, 1977 Downtown Sarnia Final Report, 1994 Sarnia Downtown Concept Plan, 1996.
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A Generation in the Making • Sarnia Downtown Study, 1977 • Downtown Sarnia Final Report, 1994 • Sarnia Downtown Concept Plan, 1996 “Our Vision is to enhance tourism for the Downtown Area to become a people magnet focusing on commerce, culture, heritage and the waterfront.” - Downtown Sarnia Final Report
Recent Cultural Timeline • Leadership and Partnerships • Imperial Theatre (1997) • Artwalk(2002-) • Christina Street Improvements (2007-2009) • First Friday Cultural Walkabout (2008-) • Independent Festivals • Private Investment • New Gallery Lambton (2012)
What’s Next? • Recognize and support culture as an economic driver and catalyst for renewal • Support good Downtown development • Continue to improve cultural spaces such as streets, parks and buildings • Better coordinate marketing and branding both locally and further afar • Support leadership and partnerships