2B Developments and Rural Impact Canada worked with the Township of Adelaide–Metcalfe to deliver a comprehensive Municipal Insight, Options Analysis, & Action (MIOAA) Program, supporting the municipality in identifying core challenges, assessing institutional capacity, and developing practical, implementable solutions to support long-term sustainability and growth.

The engagement began with a diagnostic phase, including an in-depth review of municipal documents, policies, and strategic plans, as well as structured engagement with Council, senior staff, and key stakeholders. This phase focused on understanding the Township’s operating environment, governance structure, development status, and financial and administrative capacity. The goal was to establish a clear, evidence-based understanding of where the municipality was positioned and where strategic intervention could have the greatest impact.

Building on this foundation, our team led an options analysis process to explore a range of tools, models, and pathways available to the Township. This included assessing governance and organizational frameworks, development readiness, service delivery models, and potential partnership structures. Each option was evaluated based on feasibility, risk, implementation complexity, and alignment with the Township’s long-term objectives.

The final phase of the MIOAA Program translated this analysis into a practical action framework, providing Council and staff with prioritized recommendations, implementation pathways, timelines, and funding strategies. Rather than producing a purely conceptual report, the program focused on actionable next steps that could be realistically advanced within the Township’s existing capacity and political environment.

Through this work, the Township of Adelaide–Metcalfe was positioned to move from high-level strategic discussion into concrete action, with clear tools to support future project development, governance decisions, and service sustainability. The MIOAA Program provided a structured, replicable model for how small and rural municipalities can engage in proactive, evidence-based planning while maintaining flexibility and local control.