City of Courtenay Official Community Plan - 2026 update

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Objective 2 Local economic development opportunities are regionally coordinated

Policies

LE 7

Work collaboratively with neighbouring jurisdictions, the K’ómoks First Nation, Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association, North Island College and business and non-profit community organizations in the development of community and regional economic development strategies. Identify appropriate roles and responsibilities for the City in the delivery of economic development services. Collaborate with the CVRD to prepare an employment study to identify economic land use needs and trends. Recognize Courtenay’s Downtown Cultural District as a central hub and gateway to downtown, emphasizing its role in arts, heritage, tourism, and economic growth through regional funding, coordinated marketing, and adequate infrastructure.

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City of Courtenay Official Community Plan