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Please note that a report regarding the Park Avenue Concept Plan (933 Park Avenue) - Phase 2 Engagement Summary was considered by Council at its regular meeting Monday, December 18, 2023. The purpose of the report was to provide a summary of the 933 Park Avenue - Phase 2 engagement process, and seek Council's direction for a preferred land use option before updating the Park Avenue Concept Plan. For details, a copy of the meeting agenda can be accessed at the following link (the report is included as item 12(f)).
At the December 18, 2023 meeting Council passed the following motion:
It was moved and seconded that Council: 1. direct staff to incorporate option 5 (carrot) into the draft Park Avenue Concept Plan which includes 5 acres for park use (recreation, farm practices and wetland), and no affordable housing; and, 2. direct Staff to return to Council with an updated Park Avenue Concept Plan for consideration of endorsement.
To learn more about each option click on the images below.
Please note that a report regarding the Park Avenue Concept Plan (933 Park Avenue) - Phase 2 Engagement Summary was considered by Council at its regular meeting Monday, December 18, 2023. The purpose of the report was to provide a summary of the 933 Park Avenue - Phase 2 engagement process, and seek Council's direction for a preferred land use option before updating the Park Avenue Concept Plan. For details, a copy of the meeting agenda can be accessed at the following link (the report is included as item 12(f)).
At the December 18, 2023 meeting Council passed the following motion:
It was moved and seconded that Council: 1. direct staff to incorporate option 5 (carrot) into the draft Park Avenue Concept Plan which includes 5 acres for park use (recreation, farm practices and wetland), and no affordable housing; and, 2. direct Staff to return to Council with an updated Park Avenue Concept Plan for consideration of endorsement.
To learn more about each option click on the images below.
This survey is open until November 3rd, 2023. After the survey closes, staff will collect and analyse the data received at the Open House and the online survey. An engagement summary will be completed and presented to Council along with a staff report and revised draft Park Avenue Concept Plan.
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Timeline
Property Acquisition
Park Avenue Concept Plan has finished this stage
In 2019, the city purchased the property to support affordable housing, community recreation, environmental protection, and food security.
Phase 1 Public Engagement
Park Avenue Concept Plan has finished this stage
In August 2022, the City hosted a community engagement event, which included a guided site tour and design workshop to gather input from community members and representatives from other interested parties.
Draft Concept Plan
Park Avenue Concept Plan has finished this stage
Guiding principles for the draft Concept Plan were drawn from community engagement; Council’s objectives for purchasing the property; the City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined; the Harewood Neighbourhood Plan; and, the Five Acres Farm Project: Land Use & Environmental Planning Report (MABRRI, 2018).
Council Meeting
Park Avenue Concept Plan has finished this stage
On June 19th, 2023, staff presented a draft Park Avenue Concept Plan to Council. The presentation included feedback received during phase one of engagement. At that time Council passed a motion to include a fifth land use option with no housing on site, and directed staff to proceed with a second phase of public engagement.