Sun, May 03
|Outside the Cookie Bar
Ford City Community Improvement Plan
Join an Urban Planner from the City of Windsor for an introduction into the Ford City Community Improvement Plan and see it in action at the street level. We will discuss how the long term vision of the CIP was created in collaboration with the Ford City community and is rooted in its history.
Time & Location
May 03, 2026, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Outside the Cookie Bar, 1093 Drouillard Rd, Windsor, ON N8Y 2P9, Canada
About the event
Ford City CIP
Time and Date: Sunday, May 3rd from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Host name(s): Kevin Alexander - City of Windsor Planning Department
Learn more: Ford City Community Improvement Plan (CIP) | City of Windsor
Contact host: kalexander@citywindsor.ca
The Ford City Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a guiding document for a long term vision for the community, supported by the City of Windsor. It captures the goals gathered through background studies, community conversations and surveys. Through these grassroots community-driven efforts, a vision was identified:
“Ford City will be a distinct, attractive, and pedestrian-centred neighbourhood where residents and visitors feel safe and have a sense of ownership. This ethnically diverse community builds on its culture and history as the birthplace of the automobile industry in Canada and encourages the arts, crafts and skills found in the neighbourhood and greater community.”
Join an Urban Planner from the City of Windsor for an introduction into the Ford City Community Improvement Plan and see it in action at the street level. We will discuss how the long term vision of the CIP was created in collaboration with the Ford city community and is rooted in Ford City’s history. We will stop to see a few projects created as part of the CIP.
About the host:
The City of Windsor Planning Department's general mandate is to advise City Council on all matters pertaining to municipal planning as set out in the Planning Act of Ontario. The Planning Act and other related statutes govern planning in Ontario. The City's Official Plan provides a policy framework related to the orderly development of the municipality. The City's zoning by-laws, sign by-laws, secondary plans, community improvement plans, subdivision review, and site plan review policies reflect and conform to the Official Plan and related legislation.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Outside the Cookie Bar
1093 Drouillard Rd, Windsor
https://maps.app.goo.gl/b1NQtztcud4aVYpKA
Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Wheelchair friendly: step-free route with curb cuts and wide path
Baby stroller friendly: paved paths and no stairs
Rest opportunities: there are benches/seats along the route
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at business within 1 block (ex. Tim Horton's)
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
PAID street parking around the start/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs.