The City of Courtenay is planning for future growth and new possibilities for the downtown area.
It’s inviting residents to help shape the future of the downtown.
Courtenay’s population is expected to reach about 42,415 residents by 2041 up from 29,530 in 2021 – a 30 per cent increase.
An open house is happening Wednesday, May 14th (from 4pm-7pm) at the Florence Filberg Centre as the City works on the Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan.
A short presentation will start at 5 p.m.
An online survey will be launching with the open house at Engage Comox Valley Survey.
Mayor Bob Wells says Downtown is the heart of the community, and it’s expected that much of Courtenay’s housing growth will occur in that area over the next 20 years.
He says the project builds on previous work through other key projects, such as the Official Community Plan and Downtown Playbook.
“We want to hear directly from the public about proposed downtown design options and how we envision moving around the downtown when more people will be living there,” he said.
The open house will focus on design concepts for four distinct planning districts: Riverfront, Downtown Core, Fitzgerald Corridor and Harmston Park, including proposals for public spaces, mobility, housing, and community life.
The plan options will integrate and build upon several high-profile capital projects already underway, including a new BC Transit exchange, 6th
Street corridor and bridge, Harmston Parks Plan and flood risk management along the Courtenay River.
Learn more at Engage Comox Valley.
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