Official Community Plan

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GOALS

Guided by the four cardinal directions, Courtenay's OCP goals provide markers as the community moves towards its vision. Most of these goals have been established for Courtenay for many years. For instance, the previous Courtenay OCP (2005) identified the importance of focusing growth, creating more housing and transportation options throughout the City, and creating walkable neighbourhood centres of high-quality urban design. Increased access to nature, parks and recreational opportunities throughout the city, environmental protection, support for local economy, arts and culture, and working with the community have also been long-standing goals for Courtenay. The following goals continue the legacy of a number of goals Courtenay has been working towards for some time, add more specific areas of focus on some topics, and add new prominence to other goals.

The nine goals are: 1. Land Is Valued as a Precious Resource

2. Housing Choices for All 3. Strong Neighbourhoods

4. Functional Transportation Choices 5. More Space for and Time in Nature 6. Love for Local Culture and Places 7. A City for Everyone 8. Economic Success Emerges from Community Values and Place 9. Investing in Relationships

City of Courtenay OCP Background Report PART A Foundations