Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan 2022
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About this Project
The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park is a hub of activity in West Parry Sound. Over the years its role in our community has evolved and grown. A Strategic Plan was was developed in 2018 primarily as an economic needs analysis designed to secure government funding for the runway expansion.
Financial support came from the both the Provincial Government and the the Federal Government and that expansion is underway. Simultaneously, a growing number of companies have set up shop in the business park.
We can be proud of this progress. We need to keep the momentum going and require a clear path forward to inform how the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park develops into the future to realize its full potential as an economic driver in our community.
The 2022 Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan will be the foundation upon which that future is based. An external consultant, Karen Wianecki, Director of Practice, Planning Solutions Inc. will lead this project, guided by insights from the airport commission, airport staff, and successes from comparable airports in similar communities.
This engagement page provides an opportunity to keep residents and those interested in the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park informed on this critical next step.
Here you will find background information, a timeline and FAQs. If you have any suggestions or ideas to help inform our vision for the future of the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park, please share them here.
Please note that the this idea-sharing exercise closes Friday June 24, 2022.
About this Project
The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park is a hub of activity in West Parry Sound. Over the years its role in our community has evolved and grown. A Strategic Plan was was developed in 2018 primarily as an economic needs analysis designed to secure government funding for the runway expansion.
Financial support came from the both the Provincial Government and the the Federal Government and that expansion is underway. Simultaneously, a growing number of companies have set up shop in the business park.
We can be proud of this progress. We need to keep the momentum going and require a clear path forward to inform how the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park develops into the future to realize its full potential as an economic driver in our community.
The 2022 Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan will be the foundation upon which that future is based. An external consultant, Karen Wianecki, Director of Practice, Planning Solutions Inc. will lead this project, guided by insights from the airport commission, airport staff, and successes from comparable airports in similar communities.
This engagement page provides an opportunity to keep residents and those interested in the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park informed on this critical next step.
Here you will find background information, a timeline and FAQs. If you have any suggestions or ideas to help inform our vision for the future of the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park, please share them here.
Please note that the this idea-sharing exercise closes Friday June 24, 2022.
Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan 2022 is currently at this stage
The 2022 Parry Sound Area Municipal and Business Park Strategic Plan process is at this stage.
Consultant gathers information by conducting one-on-one interviews with Airport Commission members and key partners; surveys existing Business Park owners, obtains input through this portal from interested community members (ideas must be share before June 24, 2022), and identifies good practices in place in other jurisdictions.
Workshop with Airport Staff + Commission
this is an upcoming stage for Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan 2022
This consultant-led workshop will allow Parry Sound Airport Commission and key partners to develop a draft Strategic Plan including a vision, mission, goals, objectives and strategies..
2022 Draft Strategic Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan 2022
Consultant to develop and distribute the Draft Strategic Plan to the Airport Commission and staff for review.
2022 Strategic Plan Edits
this is an upcoming stage for Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan 2022
Airport Commission and staff will review the draft Strategic Plan.
The consultant will make additional changes to the draft Strategic Plan and circulate a final Draft Strategic Plan to the Airport Commission.
2022 Strategic Plan Finalized - Fall 2022
this is an upcoming stage for Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan 2022
The Airport Commission approves the new Strategic Plan for the Parry Sound Municipal Airport and Business Park.
It is expected that the new Strategic Plan will be finalized by the Fall of 2022.
FAQs - Parry Sound Municipal Airport and Business Park Strategic Plan Process