Downtown Revitalization Plan
Consultation has concluded

On February 28th 2023, Council adopted a new Downtown Revitalization Plan for the Town of Creston.
The primary purpose of the Creston Downtown Revitalization Plan (CDRP) is to provide a vision and roadmap for future land use and urban design in Downtown Creston. The CDRP will include objectives, policies, guidelines and implementation priorities to guide the Town and community in future decision-making and investment. Downtown revitalization plans typically include topic areas such as Land Use, Transportation, Parks and Open Space, Sustainability (e.g., climate action, stormwater management, etc.), Urban Design, and Placemaking.
The CDRP is guided by a number of Town documents such as the Official Community Plan (OCP), Zoning Bylaw, Age-Friendly Action Plan, Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Multi-Modal Transportation Plan and other town initiatives including the Canyon Street Retrofit and Market Park.
Click HERE to view the Plan.

On February 28th 2023, Council adopted a new Downtown Revitalization Plan for the Town of Creston.
The primary purpose of the Creston Downtown Revitalization Plan (CDRP) is to provide a vision and roadmap for future land use and urban design in Downtown Creston. The CDRP will include objectives, policies, guidelines and implementation priorities to guide the Town and community in future decision-making and investment. Downtown revitalization plans typically include topic areas such as Land Use, Transportation, Parks and Open Space, Sustainability (e.g., climate action, stormwater management, etc.), Urban Design, and Placemaking.
The CDRP is guided by a number of Town documents such as the Official Community Plan (OCP), Zoning Bylaw, Age-Friendly Action Plan, Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Multi-Modal Transportation Plan and other town initiatives including the Canyon Street Retrofit and Market Park.
Click HERE to view the Plan.
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Open House - Complete
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The Town of Creston has been working hard on the exciting new plan for revitalizing its downtown area, and we are pleased to announce that the draft is now complete and ready for review.
To gather public feedback, we will be hosting a virtual Open House this Thursday, February 16th at 5:00pm.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81226687624
This is your chance to have your say before the Draft plan is presented to Council on February 21st. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help shape the future of Creston!
Consultation has concludedThe Town of Creston has been working hard on the exciting new plan for revitalizing its downtown area, and we are pleased to announce that the draft is now complete and ready for review.
To gather public feedback, we will be hosting a virtual Open House this Thursday, February 16th at 5:00pm.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81226687624
This is your chance to have your say before the Draft plan is presented to Council on February 21st. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help shape the future of Creston!
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Committee of the Whole - February 21st, 2023 - Complete
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At this meeting, Barefoot Planning will present the Draft Downtown Revitalization Plan. Come check it out!
If you haven't already, please review the Draft Plan and fill out a short survey.
Consultation has concludedAttend the Committee of the Whole on February 21st at 4pm in Council Chambers.
At this meeting, Barefoot Planning will present the Draft Downtown Revitalization Plan. Come check it out!
If you haven't already, please review the Draft Plan and fill out a short survey.
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Early Directions Presentation - November 30th, 2022 - Complete
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The Project Team will be holding a virtual presentation for the Early Directions on November 30th from 6:00- 7:00 PM. Join us online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86524473563
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The Early Directions Survey will be available on the 'Survey Tab" until December 7th.Consultation has concludedJoin us for a Virtual Presentation
The Project Team will be holding a virtual presentation for the Early Directions on November 30th from 6:00- 7:00 PM. Join us online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86524473563
Can't Join us for the Presentation?
The Early Directions Survey will be available on the 'Survey Tab" until December 7th. -
Ideas Fair September 21st, 2022 - Complete
Share Ideas Fair September 21st, 2022 - Complete on Facebook Share Ideas Fair September 21st, 2022 - Complete on Twitter Share Ideas Fair September 21st, 2022 - Complete on Linkedin Email Ideas Fair September 21st, 2022 - Complete linkJoin us for a drop-in, in-person Ideas Fair on September 21st from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Creston and District Community Complex (Kootenay Room). Come share your ideas with the Project Team and help us better understand issues and opportunities, ideas for sites in the downtown, thoughts on the future design of Canyon Street, and an overall Vision for Downtown. The feedback collected through the Ideas Fair will help inform Early Directions for the CDRP.
Can't join us in-person? Please complete the survey here.
Consultation has concludedJoin us for a drop-in, in-person Ideas Fair on September 21st from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Creston and District Community Complex (Kootenay Room). Come share your ideas with the Project Team and help us better understand issues and opportunities, ideas for sites in the downtown, thoughts on the future design of Canyon Street, and an overall Vision for Downtown. The feedback collected through the Ideas Fair will help inform Early Directions for the CDRP.
Can't join us in-person? Please complete the survey here.
Who's Listening
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Phone 250-428-2214 Email joel.comer@creston.ca -
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Lifecycle
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Background Analysis - Project Team
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageJuly/August 2022
Technical analysis of existing conditions to identify challenges and opportunities and outline a policy framework to inform the project.
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Ideas Fair and Survey - Public
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageSeptember 2022
An interactive consultation event to harvest public feedback and generate high-level directions and early directions for the future of downtown Creston.
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Workshop & Interviews - Stakeholders
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageSeptember 2022
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.
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Pop-ups and Online Discussion - Public
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageSeptember/October 2022
Pop up events around downtown, along with online discussions, will extend the reach of the ideas Fair to the wider community.
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Public Gallery and Survey - Public
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageNovember 2022
A second public event 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 the develop a draft Plan.
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Open House (Draft Plan) - Public
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageFebruary 16 2023
The draft Downtown Revitalization Plan will be presented for public comment at an online Open House and corresponding online engagement. A final draft will then be iteratively refined with staff.
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Committee of the Whole - Public
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageFebruary 21 2023
Council will have their first look at the DRAFT plan.
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Council Presentation - Public
Downtown Revitalization Plan has finished this stageFebruary 28 2023
Adoption of Downtown Revitalization Plan
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Implementation
Downtown Revitalization Plan is currently at this stageOngoing