The feedback period ends today, July 7, 2023. Thank you to all who provided in online feedback and attended the in-person engagement sessions in February and June of 2023! Your feedback and thoughts on the future of Kimberley’s downtown have been integral in developing design concepts for the downtown core and updating the vision and guiding principles for the Downtown Urban Design Strategy.
To review a summary of the engagement feedback, click the “What We Heard” report under the Documents heading.
Share your thoughts on the draft design concepts for the downtown!
Thank you to all of the attendees at the Downtown Design Strategy Open House! If you were not able to attend in-person, please take some time to review the DRAFT Downtown Concepts and DRAFT Streetscape Guidelines & Palette documents available under the Documents tab to the right.
Once you've reviewed the design concepts, we invite you to complete this ONLINE SURVEY. You may also provide comment below.
What is a Downtown Urban Design Strategy?
A Downtown Urban Design Strategy includes a vision for the downtown as well as design guidance and strategies for the public realm. It establishes a framework and provides guidance to Staff and Council to plan for necessary investments and enhancements for the downtown over time including coordination of infrastructure improvements and upgrades.
Why do we need a Downtown Urban Design Strategy?
It has been close to 40 years since the City went through a comprehensive visioning process for the downtown and it is time to reflect on the possibilities for the future of downtown Kimberley. Climate change and a global pandemic have impacted our infrastructure and the way we live, work, and use spaces like the downtown. We must plan for a downtown that is resilient to the changing climate and events with global impact.
The City is embarking on a Downtown Urban Design Strategy to develop a new vision for downtown and address the changing needs of our community. The Strategy will provide a consistent and coordinated approach to improvements and investments in the downtown to respond to the needs of the community.
The Downtown Urban Design Strategy will build on and reinforce direction in the Official Community Plan and other recently completed projects including the Active Transportation Network Plan, housing availability and affordability Zoning Bylaw amendments, and the Signage Strategy.
