Town and Gown Committee, Annual Report - 2019

As an Advisory Committee to Windsor City Council, the Town and Gown Committee will develop and enhance relationships between the residents of the City of Windsor and the Academic Communities of the University of Windsor and St. Clair College.

The Town and Gown Committee provides an open forum for communication between landlords, students and residents residing in close proximity to post secondary academic institutions, and their concerns as they relate to municipal or institution affairs or matters. The Town and Gown Committee focuses on addressing neighbourhood concerns through bylaw education, information sharing between shareholders, compliance and enforcement measures and through suggestions and recommendations to City Council or City Administration.

Town and Gown Committee Members:

• Councillor Fabio Costante, Chair
• Councillor Fred Francis
• Jane Boyd (University of Windsor)
• John Fairley (St. Clair College)
• Alan Richardson

Overview of Accomplishments

• Discussion ongoing to host a Downtown Student Open House with students from St. Clair College and the University of Windsor at the MediaPlex.

• Continued discussion to solve issues surrounding ongoing problem relating to the St. Clair College and University of Windsor neighbourhoods.

• Ongoing discussion with representatives from St. Clair College and University of Windsor about improving student safety

• Member of the Committee Alan Richardson attended the Town & Gown 2019 Symposium held from June 3 to 6, 2019 in Niagara, Ontario.