Bonnyville is taking the next step in shaping its future growth, approving 0,000 to design a master plan for a new “uptown” district near the Centennial Centre.
The 12–13 acre area east of the C2 is being positioned as a potential hub for major community facilities.
“The intent… is to mitigate ad hoc or uncoordinated development… and establish a clear unified vision for the emerging uptown style hub.”
Potential developments discussed include major public facilities such as a pool, library or FCSS space — but administration stressed the importance of planning before building.
“We’re not just building buildings for the sake of building buildings… we’re going to maximize the use of the land.”
The plan will act as a blueprint for building placement, infrastructure and long-term budgeting.
“It gives us a bit of a roadmap and a blueprint… what we need to plan for in the future.”
Council also raised concerns about ensuring previous studies and community input are used in the process, rather than duplicated.
The project is expected to be more complex than the ball diamond plan, with tendering likely later in the spring and implementation beginning as early as next year.
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Bonnyville plans new “uptown” district near C2 with $200K master plan
Bonnyville is taking the next step in shaping its future growth, approving 0,000 to design a master plan for a new “uptown” district near the Centennial Centre.
The 12–13 acre area east of the C2 is being positioned as a potential hub for major community facilities.
“The intent… is to mitigate ad hoc or uncoordinated development… and establish a clear unified vision for the emerging uptown style hub.”
Potential developments discussed include major public facilities such as a pool, library or FCSS space — but administration stressed the importance of planning before building.
“We’re not just building buildings for the sake of building buildings… we’re going to maximize the use of the land.”
The plan will act as a blueprint for building placement, infrastructure and long-term budgeting.
“It gives us a bit of a roadmap and a blueprint… what we need to plan for in the future.”
Council also raised concerns about ensuring previous studies and community input are used in the process, rather than duplicated.
The project is expected to be more complex than the ball diamond plan, with tendering likely later in the spring and implementation beginning as early as next year.
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