Windsor, ON
City in Ontario
Canada
Windsor, ON generates public feedback on budget deliberations with trio of online tools
Local residents make their voices heard about the 10-year capital plan with Prioritize. This easy-to-use tool allows a user to rank their top five capital project areas from eight categories. The Operating Budget Simulation seeks taxpayer suggestions for spending increases or decreases with a focus on a balanced budget. Homeowners can input their municipal property tax payments into the Tax Receipt Generator for itemized estimates of public expenditures.
Windsor, ON
Canada
Windsor, ON gauges public sentiment about city services with Zencity's community survey tool
A citywide marketing effort uses local news, ads, and social media to inform residents about the Zencity-enabled survey. Participants answer basic questions about their quality of life and satisfaction with Windsor's services. The survey platform weighs responses based on demographic targets for a representative view of the community. City officials anticipate Zencity's use when evaluating specific projects and community issues in the future.
Windsor, ON
Canada
Windsor, ON created an online map to showcase community investments and project progress
The City of Windsor created an online map to showcase the number and variety of its community investments. The user-friendly investment map provides the exact location and overall progress information for over 376 capital investments. The projects viewable on the investment map range from neighbourhood sidewalk improvements to city-wide master plans. Users can apply filters to focus on specific categories and zoom into individual neighbourhoods.
Windsor, ON
Canada
Windsor, ON is testing local wastewater for evidence of the COVID-19 virus
The City of Windsor partnered with Pollution Control and the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research to test local wastewater for the COVID-19 virus. According to their research, the genetic signal for COVID-19 can be detected in untreated wastewater which could provide an early indicator if cases are increasing in the community.
Windsor, ON
Canada
Windsor, ON distributed hand sanitizer to support the reopening of 500 local small businesses
The City of Windsor distributed hand sanitizer to support the reopening of over 500 local small businesses. Local entrepreneurs were able to obtain free hand sanitizer at a no-contact drive-thru at the community entertainment center. Recipients were required to bring a valid drivers licences and business card to be considered eligible. The hand sanitizer was manufactured according to WHO standards and distribution was limited to a maximum of 8 litres per business.
Windsor, ON
Canada
Windsor, ON implemented new GPS safety measures on one of its most prominent trail systems
The City of Windsor implemented new safety measures on one of its most prominent trail systems. The safety measures include 17 GPS signs, 13 wayfinding signs and 12 kiosks funded by local corporate advertisers. The Park staff placed these safety measures at strategic locations across the trail with the help of Emergency Medical Services. In case of an emergency, visitors can activate any of these devices to transmit their GPS coordinates to a 911 operator and directions for first responders.
Windsor, ON
Canada
Windsor, ON developed the Vulnerable Persons Registry to help residents in case of an emergency
The City of Windsor developed the Vulnerable Persons Registry to help protect individuals that require assistance in case of an emergency evacuation. This registry was developed to keep Windsor Fire and Rescue Services informed of any special needs in advance. The City encourages residents to register anyone with mobility issues, cognitive disabilities, or medical conditions requiring special equipment.
Windsor, ON
Canada