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The primary purpose of the Downtown Vision and Action Plan (DVAP) is to provide a vision and roadmap for future land use and urban design in Downtown Mackenzie. The DVAP will include objectives, policies, guidelines and implementation priorities to guide the District and community in future decision-making and investment. Action Plans typically include topic areas such as Land Use, Transportation, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability (e.g., climate action, stormwater management, etc.) and provide details on topics such as lighting, signage, public realm (e.g., benches, waste, recycling), and landscaping.
The primary purpose of the Downtown Vision and Action Plan (DVAP) is to provide a vision and roadmap for future land use and urban design in Downtown Mackenzie. The DVAP will include objectives, policies, guidelines and implementation priorities to guide the District and community in future decision-making and investment. Action Plans typically include topic areas such as Land Use, Transportation, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability (e.g., climate action, stormwater management, etc.) and provide details on topics such as lighting, signage, public realm (e.g., benches, waste, recycling), and landscaping.
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Technical analyses of existing conditions to identify challenges and opportunities and outline a policy framework to inform the project. Outcomes will inform the content of the Ideas Fair, Pop Ups, and online discussions.
Ideas Fair
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An interactive consultation event to harvest public feedback and generate high-level directions and big ideas for the future of downtown Mackenzie.
Workshop & Interviews
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An intensive workshop will be used to refine high-level directions into possible scenarios, designs, and actions. Targeted interviews will then be used to fill any information gaps. From there, a set of key elements and scenarios will be developed for use at the Public Gallery.
Pop-Ups & Online Discussion
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Pop up events in the mall, along with online discussions, will extend the reach of the Ideas Fair to the wider community. Directions from the public will form the base on which the stakeholder workshop is built.
Public Gallery & Survey
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A second public event (held digitally) and corresponding online survey will allow residents to share feedback and comment on the scenarios and directions generated from the workshop and Ideas Fair. The Project Team will then synthesize the public input and begin to develop a draft Plan.
Open House (Draft Plan)
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The draft Downtown Vision and Action Plan will be presented for public comment at a (digital or in-person) Open House and corresponding online engagement. A final draft will then be iteratively refined with staff.
Council Presentation
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The final Downtown Vision and Action Plan will be presented to Council at a public meeting.