December 2024 Radium Hot Springs Draft OCP Presentation - Flipbook - Page 14
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One of the major components of the plan
creation process was engagement with the
Village’s community members and business
owners. The project team, including consultants
and staff, went out to the community
to seek ideas, feedback, and direction.
Participation in the process was extensive
with 210 surveys completed and over 300
community members attending project speci昀椀c
events. 14 engagement opportunities took
place including:
x Coffee Chats pop-up events;
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x Speaker Night with keynote speaker Chris
Fields;
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x Keep the small-town charm and vibrancy of
the community;
x Grow and diversify the local economy;
x Community Bus Tour;
x Housing affordability and availability;
x Youth Night;
x Services for families, youth, and seniors;
x Community Survey;
x Gaps in the current Zoning Bylaw;
x Book a Chat conversations;
x Opportunities for small commercial
businesses within neighbourhoods;
x Community BBQ;
x Market on Main;
x Open House;
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Throughout the process, it was clear that
there was a desire to continue to support the
small-town vibrancy of Radium Hot Springs.
Participants discussed ideas such as the
regulation of Short-Term Rentals, support for
a strong Downtown with local businesses,
increasing housing diversity and ef昀椀cient use
of land, and supporting the creation of highquality jobs. Several key areas of discussion
emerged through conversations with the
community and feedback received:
x Vibrant Downtown as a hub for commercial
activity;
x Virtual Open House; and
x More recreation features, parks, and
pathways;
x Advisory Committee Meetings.
x The need for more recreation facilities
which offer activities year-round;
x Local amenities such as health facilities and
professional services; and
x Where and how new growth and
development should occur.
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VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Official Community Plan
