Re Design Rupert/Sustainable City and Civic Planning Archive 2021

An archive of items of note related to the Redesign Rupert project and other sustainable city initiatives in Prince Rupert.

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2021

December

December 17 -- With Letter of Support for Friendship House link to Terrace, Prince Rupert Council seemingly takes the passing lane in joining Northwest Highway 16 shuttle project NCR

December 17 -- More home mailings, new online resource as City of Prince Rupert continues with information campaign on Recycling plans NCR

December 17 -- Big Ticket Civic Items, such as CN Station renovations, remake of waterfront at Rotary Waterfront Park get swift passage in Capital Budget presentation  NCR

December 16 -- Prince Rupert's Capital Spending Plans bring EV tutorial  NCR

December 14 -- With praise for the efforts of staff on Capital Spending preparations, City Council makes quick work of the approval list for 2022 NCR

December 13 -- Home Mailer campaign provides launch for 2022 curbside recycling program NCR

December 13 -- Capital projects on display and looking for approval from Prince Rupert City Council NCR

December 8 -- Prince Rupert Council sets increase of fees and charges for range of services and facility usage in 2022  NCR

December 7 -- Prince Rupert Council moves forward with plans to create Tax Exemption for logistics land use in the city  NCR

December 6 -- Council to review proposal for Tax Exemptions towards development of land for logistics use NCR

December 6 -- City Council to line up range of fee and charges increases for 2022 NCR

December 3 -- City of Prince Rupert set to expand roster of tenants in Canfisco warehouse venture; as speculation on future developments along George Hills Way accelerates  NCR

December 3 -- City of Prince Rupert set to expand roster of tenants in Canfisco warehouse venture; as speculation on future development along George Hills Way accelerates  NCR

November

November 25 -- City Council's Strategic planning elements won't bring tax increase for 2022 NCR

November 25 -- Meet you at 'Eat Street Square' NCR

November 24 -- Major Projects Review provides for a stream of percentages on progress for City initiatives NCR

November 24 -- Garbage can swaps and fee increases among themes from Waste Bylaw review at City Council NCR

November 22 -- City Council to hear update on CN Rail Station revitalization project, plans to access further funding for initiative  NCR

November 22 -- Community PUMP Track plans could move forward at tonight's Council Session NCR

November 22 -- Council to hear reports on Garbage/Recycling work, Major projects as part of presentations tonight NCR

November 16 -- Potty process in the downtown core NCR

November 10 -- Civic planning post returns to city staff status with new hire NCR

November 4 -- Next potential locations for EV Charging Stations in Prince Rupert area identified NCR

October

October 29 -- Province hopes to streamline and speed up housing approvals with moves towards amended legislation NCR

October 19 -- Mayor Brain notes of potential delay to April 2022 for City's Water Dam project  NCR

October 15 -- City of Prince Rupert announces new City Manager, turning job over to current contract planner Rob Buchan  NCR

September

September 2 -- Regional District is ready for Curbside recycling ... whenever the City of Prince Rupert is  NCR

August

August 31 -- Prince Rupert curbside recycling program to partially begin

August 27 -- In praise of plants with Councillor Nick Adey ... who provides a sneak preview of the Kaien Island Urban Farm  NCR

August 25 -- Enthusiasm for CN Building renovation the focal point for Council following Monday night presentation   NCR

August 23 -- Waterfront CN Station plans to be outlined as part of Council session tonight NCR

August 23 -- Facebook page feedback kicks Prince Rupert City Council to the curb over Recycling delay announcement   NCR

August 20 -- City of Prince Rupert curbside recycling program to be delayed until January 2022  NCR

July

July 28 -- Council expresses enthusiasm along with approval for financial support for Ecotrust plans for community energy feasibility study NCR

July 28 -- More advice on city's new garbage collection policy to come this summer, as size of City supplied cans brings questions to Council members NCR

July 26 -- Community Energy initiatives the focus for Ecotrust presentation to City Council this evening NCR

July 26 -- Blue Bin Blues (audio)

July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert, Mayor Brain outline enthusiasm for plans for Downtown Gateway project  NCR

July 20 -- How much can you cram in the can? City's delivery of new garbage cans puts the R into Reduce NCR

July 19 -- Latest element of Prince Rupert vision planning out for Bids as Gateway project comes into focus  NCR

July 13 -- City of Prince Rupert launches container roll out for new Garbage/Recycling program NC

July 8 -- Application period for Provincial Active Transportation Grants now underway NCR

July 8 -- UBCM outlines Gas Tax expectations for British Columbia communities through to 2023/24 NCR

July 6 --  Home mailer formally introduces city's recycling ambitions for September NCR

June

June 30 -- Exciting plans for North Coast Ecology Society outlined for City Council Monday Night NCR

June 28 -- City outlines way forward for the September launch of Recycling in Prince Rupert NCR

May

May 14 -- Prince Rupert to seek out grant funding for Active Transportation program NCR

May 12 -- City Council to review request for Grant application towards development of Integrated Transportation Plan for Prince Rupert  NCR
May 12 -- Prince Rupert's Official Community Plan gains approval, but with two dissenting opinions NCR
May 11 -- City's new split-bay garbage hauler enters service, while plans still in preparation for new garbage system for Prince Rupert NCR

April

April 30 -- Mayor, Council look to create a culture of pride of property appearance in Prince Rupert  NCR

April 16 -- Food Security, Urban Farming and Backyard Chickens themes gained much attention from Public Hearing on future community plans   NCR
April 15 -- Prince Rupert Council gets short preview of proposed micro-hotel for Park Avenue NCR

April 14 -- A watchful eye on your garbage part of Prince Rupert City Council's plans for overhaul of garbage collection  NCR

April 14 -- More Pep Rally than Public Hearing; as City Council turns the page towards implementation of new Official Community Plan   NCR

April 12 -- Public offered ZOOM option for Public Hearing into Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws  NCR

April 9 -- A Public Hearing, one closed to the public, looms next week towards Official Community Plan and bylaw approval  NCR

March

March 30 -- BC Government funding announcement brings an additional 700K to Waterfront project in Prince Rupert  NCR

March 26 -- Zoning Bylaw Survey participation and results brings some surprise, some disappointment and some appreciation from Council members NCR

March 26 -- Any progress for proposed Micro-Hotel development for Park Avenue may all come down to timing of application NCR

March 15 -- As Coast Mountain College prepares to welcome students back with new housing in Terrace, Prince Rupert housing options remain under study NCR

March 15 -- Prince Rupert City Council to consider new plan for Temporary Land Use along Park Avenue  NCR

March 15 -- Consultation feedback program underway for proposed 11th Avenue East housing plans  NCR

March 5 -- Petition looks to stop progress on rezoning for 11th Avenue Housing proposal NCR

March 5 -- Council to review planners recommendations tonight, as they prepare to make decision on application for proposed Park Avenue Micro-Hotel  NCR

March 2 -- Over 150,000 views so far from those exploring the option of Making Prince Rupert Home   NCR

March 1 -- Gitga'at Development Corporations' Third Avenue project to be first to make use of new City of Prince Rupert Tax Incentive program   NCR

February

February 25 -- City of Prince Rupert introduces online survey towards planned changes in civic zoning NCR

February 24 --With temporary use permit approved, Prince Rupert Council hopes to see pace of development increase and landfill revenue remain in the city NCR

February 24 --Tools for the Toolbox! City Council explores path ahead to perhaps introducing an Interim Housing strategy for the community. NCR

February 22 -- Prince Rupert Council to consider Temporary Use Permit for area of land near Miller Bay  NCR

February 22 -- Accountants association warns of housing pressures for Northwest  NCR

February 22 -- Council to receive proposal for Interim Housing Strategy Report tonight NCR

February 22 -- City Council Preview: Monday, February 22 , 2021. NCR

February 22 -- 'Former Undesirable' turned city councillor speaks out against NIMBYism (audio)
February 19 -- Councillor Skelton-Morven's Take Two on Housing; New Chorus, same refrain NCR

February 16 -- City of Prince Rupert puts ambitions for new curbside collection program in motion, including new plans for use of city supplied garbage cans for residents  NCR

February 16 -- Hopes for a little speed dating for Prince Rupert ... as online worker/resident recruitment program launches   NCR

February 12 -- All plans pass through iPlans  NCR

February 10 -- Kootenay Avenue housing plans move forward; while Councillor Skelton-Morven laments the Nimby effect in the city  NCR

February 5 -- City of Prince Rupert delivers letters on Downtown Incentive program and Warnings on unsightly premises   NCR

February 5 -- Prince Rupert prepares to showcase its charms, with goal of attracting new workers, new residents to the North Coast  NCR

February 3 -- Seal Cove revitalization project underway with target for public use set for July this year  NCR

January

January 28 -- Many of City Council's big plans await expanded public consultation and some Public Hearings  NCR

January 27 -- "It's time for us to take action; it's time for us to clean up the town": Mayor Lee Brain  NCR

January 25 -- City's planning consultants to provide a range of reports for Council review this evening   NCR

January 25 -- Parking analysis and recommendations for changes part of tonight's Council session  NCR

January 13 -- After lengthy back and forth discussion, Council members come to a compromise on amendment for Downtown Tax Incentive Bylaw  NCR


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