Campbell River

This document, 'Refresh Downtown,' presents a comprehensive vision and strategy for the revitalization and future development of Downtown Campbell River. It synthesizes various studies into a coherent plan focused on creating a vibrant, development-ready urban center. Key strategic pillars include enhancing pedestrian experience, strengthening connections, fostering community identity, defining distinct character areas, improving business presentation, promoting green design, and ensuring climate resilience. The plan outlines specific design principles for street elements and infrastructure, and categorizes the downtown into four unique districts—Waterfront, Cedar, Civic, and Cultural—each with tailored guidelines to stimulate investment, economic growth, and an enhanced quality of life.

The video discusses the 2025 property taxes and utilities in Campbell River. Property taxes are set to increase by 2.89%, which is about $5.75 a month for the average family home, and utilities are set to increase by $5 a month. The city's 2025 operating budget is approximately $12 million with a $69 million capital budget. These funds are allocated to various services such as roads, water, programs, events, and emergency services, as well as major initiatives like water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, investments in Nuns Creek Park, and the John Hart Water Treatment Facility. The budget also addresses downtown redevelopment projects, including additional investments in bylaw and security and phase two of Reimagine the Row. Council approved $1.2 to $2 million in cost-saving measures or revenue generation to offset increases in areas like the RCMP contract or BC transit. Property taxes also fund hospitals, schools, the regional district, and the library.

This document presents the Vision 2025 for the City of Campbell River, serving as a roadmap to anchor City policy, guide decisions, and set priorities for the entire community. The vision is built upon eight core pillars: Economic prosperity, Natural environment, Recreation, Inclusivity and diversity, Culture and heritage, Health and safety, Excellence in Local Government, and Dynamic families. The plan aims to foster a healthy, thriving, and safe community, positioning Campbell River as the major urban center on North Vancouver Island through strategic development in these key areas.

The Carbon Neutral Plan provides a roadmap for The City of Campbell River to achieve carbon neutrality in its corporate operations. The plan outlines a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through annual inventories, strategic actions in buildings, fleet, energy generation, and purchasing policies, and the use of carbon offsets. Key targets include a 10% reduction below 2008 levels by 2012, a 35% reduction by 2020, and an 85% reduction by 2050, aiming to establish the City as a leader in energy and climate action.

This document outlines the strategic priorities for the City of Campbell River as of January 2012. It details immediate "NOW" council priorities, including a balanced 2012 budget, downtown revitalization, an integrated economic strategy, and catalyst site opportunities. It also identifies "NEXT" council priorities focused on organizational stability, regional district service cost sharing, water supply security, and organizational improvements, such as a strategic plan update. Additionally, the chart lists advocacy efforts and operational strategies across various departments, encompassing areas like budget management, economic development, property inventory, and community services.