Public Hearing on Ponoka’s Proposed Downtown Action Plan August 8

PONOKA- A Public Hearing on a proposed Downtown Action Plan for Ponoka and related Land Use Bylaw Amendments to implement parts of the plan is set for August 8.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Kinsmen Community Centre (5009-46 Avenue).

The purpose of the Downtown Action Plan is to guide the community and Town in planning for future development and physical improvements, as well as in efforts to attract increased tourism and customer patronage.

The proposed Downtown Action Plan includes such things as suggested actions to encourage future growth, development and improvement of the downtown.

A recommended design for future streetscape improvements that includes features such as trees and landscaping, concrete patterns in the sidewalk, and street furniture as well as a plan for managing parking.

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The proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments include, architectural guidelines for future development of downtown buildings plus a heritage preservation overlay that identifies sites of historical interest.

“It’s important to remember this is a 25-year Plan that can be implemented gradually in accordance with priorities and available funding, including capital grant funding. And it’s a flexible Plan that can be changed to accommodate community needs without formally amending the Plan,” explains Tim Schmidt, Director of Planning for the Town of Ponoka and a member of the Downtown Action Plan project team.

To view the proposed Downtown Action Plan, related Land Use Bylaw amendments, a Drive-Thru Video of the recommended streetscape improvements, and full details about the Public Hearing, please visit www.DowntownPonoka.ca.  

(Gary McKinnon – The Town of Ponoka)