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should be designed to a universal
access design standard.
5.3.6.
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5.3.7.
The Village should support a diverse
range of recreation amenities to serve
the needs of existing residents and
attract new ones.
wellness programs and opportunities
for residents of all ages, abilities,
interests and levels of mobility.
5.3.8.
The Village should continue to deliver
safe and enjoyable recreation and
The Village should continue to work
with regional partners and recreation
user groups to connect the Village to
regional parks, pathways and trails.
5.4 PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
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parks) such as the Downtown; and
INTRODUCTION
Public and institutional buildings and
developments are an opportunity for
government organizations and agencies
to contribute to ful昀椀lling the vision and
principles of this Plan. There are opportunities
for government leadership in key aspects
of the Plan, such as supporting in昀椀ll and
redevelopment of the Downtown or improving
pedestrian mobility.
c) Good transportation and mobility
access, including good pedestrian
cycling infrastructure (e.g. sidewalks,
pathways, bike parking).
5.4.4.
a) Reach a high standard for
environmental sustainability (e.g. LEED
gold or platinum);
Governments are now also using institutional
projects to create Mixed-Use developments
with integrated housing on site.
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b) Create strong pedestrian and active
mobility infrastructure (e.g. sidewalks,
pathways, bike paths and bike parking
areas);
OBJECTIVES
c) Integrate public plazas and gathering
areas into the site design;
Objective 63: Plan for future institutional uses
to support the Community Plan.
d) Develop a mix of uses on the site,
including housing, where feasible; and
POLICIES
5.4.1.
The Village should continue to invest
in and support the Radium Hot Springs
Public Library.
5.4.2.
Before the end of 2028 the Village
should investigate whether Amenity Cost
Charges (ACC) would be a bene昀椀cial
tool for the Village to fund: libraries,
community centers, recreation centres,
and daycares.
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5.4.3.
New institutional buildings
should prioritize:
e) Provide additional space for non-pro昀椀ts
or charities to boost the cultural and
social capital in the Village and region.
5.4.5.
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The Village should investigate
and support adding more
educational opportunities within the
Village, including:
a) Bringing back a public elementary
school; or
b) Attracting a private school.
5.4.6.
The Village supports the return of a
public elementary school to the Village
and does not support the disposal of the
former school site.
5.4.7.
Work with community partners to
a) Building on vacant serviced lots;
b) Areas in close proximity to amenities
and services (e.g. shops, restaurants,
New institutional buildings and
developments should investigate
opportunities to:
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