Official Community Plan

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GOALS

1. Land is Valued as a Precious Resource

3. Strong Neighbourhoods The City of Courtenay will work with residents to identify and invest in the desired qualities and amenities to protect and strengthen so that community life at the neighbourhood scale is functional, delightful, and meaningful.

Land in Courtenay will be treated as the precious resource that it is, with future growth being focused within the city, and where residents can go about much of their daily lives with a reduced carbon footprint.

"Strong neighbourhoods are important [and] require some serious investment in the development of neighbourhood identities, hubs, and shared spaces." - Courtenay Resident

"Protect outlying areas and green areas for generations to come!" - Courtenay Resident

2. Housing Choices for All The City of Courtenay will enable housing choices in all neighbourhoods of the city in which all residents have access to homes that are affordable, healthy, green, and appropriate for diverse needs, life stages, and aspirations.

4. Functional Transportation Choices The City of Courtenay will rebalance Courtenay’s transportation system to provide a more functional spectrum of options that prioritizes walking, cycling, and transit. This in turn will support street life, active living, neighbourliness, economic vitality, affordable household transportation, and low carbon footprints.

"Today’s cities are defined by the

"Please more low income housing and support for our homeless population. These people

transportation networks that run through them. A busy street can destroy a neighbourhood. A gentle bike lane can enhance a neighbourhood. I believe that safe, secure, affordable transportation... is the best way to have strong, diverse communities." - Courtenay Resident

have a right to safe and stable housing. We need to support our vulnerable community members." - Courtenay Resident

City of Courtenay Official Community Plan