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Collingwood is a beautiful waterfront community north of Toronto, situated on the shores of the vast Georgian Bay. Its vibrant downtown is home to galleries, restaurants, theatres, and events throughout the year. Local slopes and trails are a prime spot for winter sports, and the summer attracts crowds for sailing, swimming, hiking, and biking.
About the project
The Town of Collingwood (Ontario, Canada) needed to replace their outdated municipal website with a more accessible, user-friendly communication tool. Ontario is leading the way in accessibility compliance by enforcing websites meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Accessibility factors into every aspect of the website build. Design standards like strong colour contrast ensure that the website is as legible as possible. Development best practices ensure that the website can be used for people in all kinds of circumstances; for instance, the whole website can be navigated by keyboard, using the Tab and arrow keys, for desktop users that can't or prefer not to use a mouse. The Town's new website is accessible and engaging, showcasing local events and making it easy for anyone to find information and services. To help audiences navigate the website, the homepage features helpful tools like quick links and an I want to... menu. We also integrated third party tools to allow for online payments and meeting management.
Why Drupal was chosen
Drupal 7 was chosen for this site redesign and development project because the Town sought to create an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly platform that would be fully accessible to all users and showcase the area to visitors. We also thought Drupal 7 was the right platform for this client because the backend is easy to use and staff would have the ability to make changes as they see fit. Upanup worked with the Town of Collingwood to develop a user-focused solution that would grow with the Town and their needs.
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