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By Liam Verster

Official Community Plan Updates

Public input sought for Coldstream’s 25 year strategic plan

Aug 15, 2024 | 11:55 AM

The District of Coldstream is asking residents and business owners to have a say in the new Official Community Plan (OCP).

The Coldstream 2050 OCP is a strategic document aimed at guiding the growth and development of the community over the next two and a half decades.

The plan will help the District make decisions on housing, transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, land use, infrastructure, arts and culture, and more and the public is asked to provide input to help shape the details in the OCP.

“Every resident has an important role to play in this process – we’re planning for the future together,” Mayor Ruth Hoyte said.

“I strongly encourage all residents to come out and provide their feedback to ensure the updated OCP reflects our unique character and meets the needs of our growing community.”

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An online survey is open until September 13 for people to provide their thoughts on the plan, and the District will also hold a number of pop-up events that people can attend in person to learn about the OCP and provide their feedback.

August 18:

• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lavington Centennial Park (6401 Lavington Way)
• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Coldstream Rail Trail Station (by the public washrooms south of the Alpine Centre)

August 31:

• 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Creekside Park (8101 Kidston Road)
• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kal Beach (by the cross walk)

September 5:

• 4 to 7 p.m. at Coldstream Community Hall (9909 Kalamalka Road)

These events will also give people a chance to review and provide feedback on the District’s Active Transportation Network Plan, which is a long-range strategy to help guide the development of walking, rolling and cycling facilities. This plan will also be incorporated into the OCP.

Coldstream’s OCP was last updated in 2015, and the District said the plan needs a refresh to account for the evolving needs and priorities and for sustainable growth and development.

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