City of Courtenay Annual Report 2021 draft

OCP VISION Courtenay is responsible for the future, supporting high quality of life with a low-carbon footprint for all.

HOUSING AND LAND USE PLANNING

OCP GOALS • Land is valued as a precious resource

URBAN FRAMEWORK GROWTH CONCEPT MAP

• Housing choices for all • Strong neighbourhoods

• Functional transportation choices • More space for and time in nature • Love for local culture & places • A City for everyone • Economic success emerges from

community values & place • Investing in relationships

THE OCP FOCUSES ON GROWTH IN COURTENAY The map to the right shows areas throughout the city targeted for primary, secondary and infill growth. Most new growth will take place in expanded town centres and along important corridors (primary growth centres/corridor), and in neighbourhood centres (secondary growth centre/corridor). This growth includes a mix of uses (shops, services, offices and homes) in buildings that are up to four storeys in the secondary centres and up to six storeys or more in the primary centres. Municipal infrastructure planning and investment will align with the Urban Framework Growth Concept as shown in the map. Focusing future growth in this way will support '10-minute neighbourhoods', where residents can meet most of their daily needs within a 10-minute walk or bicycle ride. Future neighbourhood planning will provide more detailed direction on new development in key growth areas.

VIEW THE PLAN AND STAY INFORMED To access the OCP, view background studies, visit courtenay.ca/OCPupdate

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City of Courtenay | 2021 Annual Report