RDNO uses online and outdoor sessions to get input on master plans

Aug 11, 2020 | 11:06 AM

New COVID-related measures will be used to get public input on several master plans in the North Okanagan.

In addition to online comments. the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) will be hosting several outdoor, drop-in public engagement sessions to be used in planning for four separate parks, recreation and culture master plans.

RDNO is working with RC Strategies to develop the plans for different service areas in the North Okanagan, including Greater Vernon Trails and Natural Spaces, White Valley Parks and Recreation, White Valley Arts and Culture, and RDNO Electoral Area “F” Parks.

“While the public engagement strategy for the plans will encourage online participation through surveys and an interactive mapping tool, the opportunity for in-person input is important to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, even without access to the internet,” Assistant Manager, Parks, Recreation and CultureTannis Nelson, said.

Over the week of August 17, residents can stop by any of the dates and locations listed below, between 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., to hear from the consulting team and provide input to help guide planning for parks, trails, natural spaces, recreation, arts and culture for the different services.

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Participants will be asked to adhere to provincial recommendations for social distancing and hand sanitization, and masks are being encouraged but not required.

Greater Vernon Trails and Natural Spaces Master Plan

The Regional District wants your input to help guide planning for trails and natural spaces in Greater Vernon Area specific to Vernon, Coldstream and Electoral Areas “B” and “C.”

Monday August 17, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
BX Community Park, 5764 Silver Star Road, Vernon (behind BX Firehall)
Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Greater Vernon Athletics Park, 7000 College Way, Vernon (beside Vernon campus of Okanagan College)

White Valley Parks and Recreation / Arts and Culture Master Plans

The Regional District wants your input to help guide planning for parks, trails, recreation, arts and culture in the White Valley area (Lumby and Electoral Areas “D” and “E”). There are a few ways to get involved:

Tuesday, August 18, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Oval Park, 1815 Glencaird Street, Lumby
Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cherryville Hall (outdoors), 158 N Fork Rd, Cherryville

Area ‘F’ Parks and Trails Master Plan

The Regional District wants your input to help guide planning for parks and trails in Electoral Area “F” of the Regional District. There are a few ways to get involved:

Tuesday, August 18, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Riverside Park, 3784 Trinity Valley Rd, Enderby
Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Grindrod Park, 80 2 Ave, Grindrod

Online engagement for these plans will continue through 2020, with the survey and interactive map available at www.rdno.ca/masterplans beginning August 17, 2020.

The RDNO will be employing a COVID-19 safety plan for all public engagement events and wants to remind the public that adherence to the plan and safe social-distancing practices will be mandatory.

by Pete McIntyre

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