The following information provides a brief overview of the downtown revitalization plans for Prince George. Throughout this page you will find links to the full-text document from the City of Prince George site.
The downtown revitalization plan for Prince George developed from the concerns of city staff and residents over the decay of the central business district. A vision to solidify the position of Prince George as BC's Northern Capital and the regional centre for business, retail, social, entertainment and cultural activities for both the city and the region -- unified residents to for a committee dedicated to the development of the revitalization plan.
Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association
North-West Corridor Development Corporation page for Prince George
The Action The strategies and processes were built on a foundation of learning from the past (historical context), public input and resulted in a series of recommendations. These strategies included the formation of a downtown committee speficially dedicated to this project, a study methoology of listening to the community. This involved formal committee hearings, meetings with community groups, input from the general public, public forum and special events.
This planning process resulted in a set of strategies which include a downtown commission, marketing, enhancing the built environment and addressing several social concerns.
Previous Revitalization Strategies
Refer to the Downtown Revitalization Report from the City of Prince George for details on these projects.
- 1965 - The Centrum Plan a study by Central Interior Planning Consultants
- 1980 - Proposed Town Centre Plan
- 1980 - City of Prince George CBD Study
- 1983 - Study for Downtown Parking
- 1983 - Feasibility Study for a Downtown Market
- 1984 - Strategy for Revitalizing the Downtown
- 1989 - Task Force produces 33 recommendations
- 1990 - Prince George City Centre Strategy (from the Regional Development Corporation)
- 1991 - Prince George: Downtown Revitalization by Paul Merrick et al of the Arlington Group
- 1992 - Task Force to review progress of implementation of Task Force recommendations
- 1992 - City of Prince George: Downtown Revitalization by Urban Forum et al (design based)
- 1993 - Downtown Revitalization Plan for Third Avenue
Full Text
The Prince George Downtown Revitalization Report
"A Time for Action"
Contact
the Community:1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
tel 250-561-7600
fax: 250-561-0183