Your Town Rising had a fantastic day doing walkabouts in Ailsa Craig and Strathroy, Ontario on March 21, 2023. Both communities are bursting with enthusiasm and looking for ways to create momentum in their downtowns.
We concluded the day doing a presentation in the evening filled with immediately doable ideas that can be kickstarted on shoestring budgets.
An exciting bonus during the day was a visit by CBC News to tell the story of Your Town Rising and the energy in Ailsa Craig and Strathroy for placemaking initiatives.
Full CBC story > https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/can-small-towns-boost-their-core-on-a-shoestring-budget-this-group-says-yes-1.6786117
Gregg McLachlan is interviewed by CBC London news reporter Michelle Both in downtown Strathroy, Ontario