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that is closely related to its natural state.

Parklet Parklets are public seating platforms that convert curbside parking spaces into vibrant community spaces. They are typically the product of partnerships between the City and local businesses, residents, or neighbourhood associations. Reconstruction The act of restoring something to an earlier state. Redevelopment The demolition of existing development and the construction of something new. Regional food hub Shared-use food and beverage processing facilities that offer food and agriculture businesses access to commercial processing space, equipment, expertise and resources to support business development and growth. Regional Growth Strategy The Comox Valley’s regional growth plan adopted by the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) directs long-term planning for Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and the unincorporated Electoral Areas A, B, and C. While each community must create more implementation detail through their respective OCPs, a commitment is made by municipalities and regional districts to collaborate and ensure sustainable growth management by taking into account shared services, unique natural environments, and available resources. Residential Rental Tenure Zoning This is BC legislation that provides local governments with the authority to zone for residential rental tenure (i.e. rental housing) and enact zoning bylaws that: require new housing in residential areas be developed as rental units; and ensure that existing areas of rental housing are preserved as such. This authority can only be used where multi-residential use is a permitted use. Restoration In the context of ecological, environmental, or natural restoration, refers to repairing the damages caused to natural ecosystems and seeks to return them to an earlier state or another state

Restorative Justice A way of addressing conflict and crime that enables the person who caused the harm, people who were affected by the harm, and the community to create a meaningful solution. In contrast to the traditional justice system in Canada which seeks to establish a punishment for each act of wrongdoing assuming that will contribute to victim and societal satisfaction, Restorative Justice focuses on repairing damage and restoring relationships. Restorative Justice is not a specific model, instead it is a set of principles that can be flexibly applied to a variety of situations of conflict, crime, abuse, etc. Social asset These are the networks, organizations, and institutions, including norms of reciprocity and the mutual trust that exist among and within groups and communities. Social determinants of health Non-medical factors that influence individual and collective health outcomes. Research suggests that they are collectively essential to one’s health, and by extension their quality of life. Strategic Cultural Plan A non-statutory plan that reflects the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Priority and provides a framework to support arts and culture in Courtenay. The Strategic Cultural Plan Implementation Strategy supports the execution of the Plan. Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw This bylaw regulates the subdivision and development of land within the City of Courtenay, and outlines standards for works and services. It is designed to meet current community needs by modernizing engineering design guidelines, construction specifications, and detailed drawings.

Supportive Housing Housing that provides on-site supports and services to residents.

City of Courtenay Official Community Plan