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Evaluation Form 2016 Special Attractions:

Business Improvement Areas

2016 Example Evaluation Form Business Improvement Areas

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Special Attractions – Business Improvement Areas Attraction:

The Special Attractions category is evaluated based on efforts in management, planning, operations, maintenance, improvements and innovation in the following criteria: Actual Max

Community Involvement 0.00 / 125.00

Authentic - Visual Presentation 0.00 / 125.00

Tourism Experience 0.00 / 150.00

Environmental Action 0.00 / 125.00

Landscape (Including Turf & Groundcovers and Floral Displays) 0.00 / 200.00

Urban Forestry 0.00 / 75.00

Total Marks : 0.00 / 800.00

Percentage : 0.00%

Bloom rating:

Up to 55%: 1 bloom. 56% to 63%: 2 blooms. 64% to 72%: 3 blooms 73% to 81%: 4 blooms. >82%: 5 blooms.

*New in 2015: There will be four (4) levels of 5 Blooms exclusive to the National and International Edition, for evaluated communities only. 82 to 83.9%: 5 Blooms. 84 to 86.9%: 5 Blooms (Bronze). 87 to 89.9%: 5 Blooms (Silver). 90% and over: 5 Blooms (Gold). - A community does not have to be entered in a competitive category, but will need to be evaluated. - With the introduction of this enhanced higher award standards, the marking of scores will be more critical.

Mention :

Representatives met by the Jury

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Judges

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

All criteria are adjusted to the climate and environmental conditions of the organization.

Some criteria might not be applicable: in such cases, scoring will be prorated.

The evaluation score will vary from the previous year based on the facts that the evaluation form is subject to modifications each

year and that the evaluation is based on the perception of the current judges.

GENERAL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS


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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community Involvement includes the efforts of all sectors [municipal, commercial, service clubs, schools,

churches, not-for–profit groups, friends-of groups and private citizens] in various projects and activities at the

Special Attraction and also the support (financial for in kind or participation ) by the Special Attraction in

related local community programs and activities.

Max Actual

Business Improvement Area

Support - financial and/or in kind- and recognition for volunteer activities at the Special

Attraction 20

Information and educational programs in the community 10

Promotion of local businesses and institutions, products and produce 10

Organization and facilitation of local events (e.g. Festivals) and community outreach 15

Innovation; involvement with youth / seniors and other initiatives towards broader

social inclusion in programs and activities at the Special Attraction 10

Business and Institutions Sector (Municipalities, Commercial Entity, Service Clubs, Friends-Of Groups,

Schools etc.)

Involvement in the Special Attraction's projects & activities (such as interpretation,

orientation, events, landscape operations, tree planting, etc), volunteer initiatives and

community outreach programs

20

Sponsorship – financial or in kind – of the Special Attraction 10

Residential Community / Citizens (individual volunteers)

Participation in projects, programs & activities (such as interpretation, orientation,

events, landscape operations, tree planting, memorial trees, etc), volunteer initiatives

at the Special Attraction

20

Fundraising and other initiatives for the Special Attraction 10

Community Involvement Total 125.00 0.00


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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Observations:

Recommendations:


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AUTHENTIC – VISUAL PRESENTATION This section evaluates the efforts of the Special Attraction to preserve, manage and interpret natural &

cultural heritage through Museums, archives, history books and interpretative programs and the preservation

and restoration of buildings, homes, churches, cemeteries, site/parks, heritage gardens & trees, monuments

and artefacts.

Max Actual

Buildings and Structures

Preservation, restoration and re-use programs 15

Interpretative signage 10

New program and initiatives 10

Costume

Presentation and authenticity of costumes 15

Participation of staff - in costume and in character 10

Innovative projects 10

Natural & Cultural Heritage Interpretation

Restoration, preservation & interpretation of heritage gardens (plants used for

foodstuffs and crafts making, seed saving), native plants & heritage trees 15

Participation in agricultural and horticultural programs 15

Preservation & interpretation of culture such as traditions, customs, foods, music,

dance, folklore, literature and events 25

Authentic - Visual Presentation Total 125.00 0.00


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AUTHENTIC - VISUAL PRESENTATION

Observations:

Recommendations:


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TOURISM EXPERIENCE

This section evaluates the planned overall experience of visitors to the Special Attraction with respect to

physical facilities & amenities.

Max Actual

EVENT PLANNING

Duration and scope of promotion (local, regional, national, international) 10

Event planning, creativity, variety 10

Group educational tours 10

Additional venues offered - clustering (shopping, food services, cultural activities) 10

SAFETY PLANNING

Fire emergency plan (fire department approved) 10

Utilities infrastructure (Electrical, water, sewage, environmental controls, etc.-

professionally approved) 10

Crowd limit / control plan 10

Lost / missing children plan 10

SITE SERVICES

Adequate parking 10

Optional forms of transportation on site 10

Public rest areas 10

Wheelchair accessibility throughout site 10

Washroom facilities - adequate and accessible 10

Directional Signage 10

RETURNS

Affordable entrance fees to all 10

Tourism Experience Total 150.00 0.00


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TOURISM EXPERIENCE

Observations:

Recommendations:


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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Environment Action includes environment efforts and achievements at the Special Attraction. It includes such

items as: sustainable development, environmental policies, waste reduction, recycle stations (paper, glass,

metal, plastic), composting, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Plant Health Care (PHC), biological

control, water conservation, naturalization and environmental clean-up activities.

Max Actual

Sustainability development strategy and policies, guidelines and long term planning /

vision 20

Waste management programs such as 3-R (recycling, re-use, reduce) composting

including recycling of Christmas trees and handling of e-waste collection. 20

Water conservation and reduction programs, efficient irrigation and use of non-

potable water and water restriction policies 10

Energy conservation programs, such as alternate forms of energy (ex: geothermal,

wind, solar) efficient street lighting & shielding for night skies issues, use of energy

audits and energy reduction

15

Environmental action such as: green roofs, green walls, re-use of sites; Brownfield

Development, remediation and land reclamation 20

Environmental information, promotion and education of visitors 15

Policies and procedures with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Plant Health Care

(PHC) & alternative solutions to plant diseases and infections when appropriate 10

Environment promotion, education and training of staff and seasonal workers 15

Environmental Action Total 125.00 0.00


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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

Observations:

Recommendations:


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LANDSCAPE (Including Turf & Groundcovers and Floral Displays) This section evaluates all efforts to create an environment showcasing the overall surroundings of the Special

Attraction site actively utilized year round. The overall design must be suitable for the intended use and

location. Landscape elements should include native and introduced materials, balance of plant material and

constructed elements and harmony (colour, texture and shape), appropriate integration of hard surfaces,

streetscapes, floral displays and art elements and the use of turf & groundcovers. Landscape design should

harmonize with the competing interests of adjacent municipal, commercial and residential sections of the

community. Standards of execution and maintenance should demonstrate best practices, including overall

tidiness, quality of naturalization, use of groundcovers, floral displays, turf management and maintenance.

Max Actual

Landscape plan integrated, balanced & distributed throughout the site (including turf,

ground cover, floral displays streetscapes, and hard landscape elements) 25

Design standards for streetscape and other public places and physical assets: flags,

banners, public art, fountains, site furnishings, lighting, walkways and paving materials

and control of signage

20

Sustainable designs, seasonally adjusted, energy efficient , use of green material (with

suitable and varied species) naturalization & eco-design, xeriscaping etc. 20

Turf management program including best practices (IPM, PHC, mowing frequency,

water management, weeding, edging, fertilization, overseeding, etc.) 25

Site ( including all landscape, hard and soft elements) maintenance, rehabilitation and

rejuvenation (life cycle management) 25

Qualified staff (including seasonal workers), training and education programs 15

Diversity of floral displays ( (flowerbeds, raised beds, planters, hanging baskets ,

window boxes, carpet bedding, mosaics) and diversity of plants( annuals, perennials,

bulbs, grasses, woody plants, natural floral)

25

Tidiness and cleanliness including public roads and shoulder, weed free sidewalks,

curb, streets and roads, regular hard surface & street sweeping, condition of buildings

and furniture ( benches, litter and recycling containers), litter, graffiti, vandalism, etc.

25

First impressions of the Special Attraction including gateway/entrance treatments,

concept and design 20

Landscape Total 200.00 0.00


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LANDSCAPE

Observations:

Recommendations:


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URBAN FORESTRY Urban Forestry includes the efforts made by the Special Attraction with regards to written policies, standards

for tree management (selection, planting and maintenance), long and short term management plans, tree

replacement policies, tree inventory, Integrated Pest Management, heritage, memorial and commemorative

trees.

Max Actual

Urban forestry planning & design including integration with overall landscape plan 15

Policies, regulations for tree protection and planting on public and private lands 15

Plan of action: procurement, varieties of species, selection of resistant / hardy species

and potential to contribute towards enhances local biodiversity, also commemorative,

memorial and heritage trees

15

Management plan: inventory, planting techniques and maintenance program 15

Qualified personnel (including seasonal staff) and training 15

Urban Forestry Total 75.00 0.00


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URBAN FORESTRY

Observations:

Recommendations:


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVOLVEMENT

“Within the context of climate change and environmental

concerns, communities involved in the Communities in Bloom

program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and

meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society.”

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

The commitment of local, provincial and national volunteers

The support of elected officials and of staff in municipalities

The dedication of our judges, staff and organizations

The contributions of our sponsors and partners

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Evaluation Form 2016 - communitiesinbloom.ca€¦ · 2016 Example Evaluation Form ... Organization and facilitation of local events (e.g. Festivals) and community outreach 15 Innovation;