The Framework of Revitalization

Both community revitalization itself and this "framework for revitalization" are a work in progress. As this collection expands, we welcome your comments and suggestions to guide the development of the site.

The community revitalization intiatives that this study revealed were a rich source of information. Though the range and depth of the strategies employed by communities across British Columbia is diverse, we observed some trends.

We have included the information on this page to clarify the similarities in the structure of the community revitalization projects that we studied. Many of the strategies that we received from communities fall into several categories. For example, a strategy may be both economically and heritage based.

The following list of examples is intended to shed some light on the diverse factors to consider when examining the framework on which each community revitalization strategy is based.

Combining a Focus and a Scale for a Revitalization Strategy
In order to organize the information received through this study, we have created two categories to separate the data. These relate to the focus of each strategy (what it is aiming to achieve, and through what means) and the scale (the municicpal level to which the revitalization strategy applies, such as a neighbourhood or downtown, or the entire municipality).

Focus of the Revitalization Scale of the Revitalization
  • Economic
  • Heritage
  • Beautification
  • Neighbourhood
  • Main Street
  • Downtown
  • District or Municipality
  • Outlying Areas

Strategies

  • Land use planning
  • Theme development
  • Architectural restoration
  • Aesthetic enhancement

Methodology and Processes

  • Charrettes
  • Public input via meetings, surveys, consultations
  • City department plans
  • Bylaw amendments
  • Marketing and promotions

Initiators of Implementation

  • Provincial ministries (Municipal Affairs)
  • Public/private partnerships (P3's)
  • External investors
  • Internal investors
  • Local residents
  • Community associations
  • Business associations
  • Planning departments
  • City councils

Approaches

  • Organization
  • Economic restructuring
  • Design
  • Promotion