Join residents and urban design professionals at an in-person Ideas Workshop at Central Middle School on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and explore ideas to help shape the future of the Jubilee, Fort Street and Oak Bay Avenue area. Participate in collaborative planning sessions with fellow community members to brainstorm the future of building design, public spaces and community connection in the context of our shared city.
The Ideas Workshop will focus on:
- An overview of the 10-Year Official Community Plan Update.
- Refining directions for land use, urban design, mobility and public space in the context of the Official Community Plan.
- Opportunities for unique urban design and amenities near villages, transit and gathering places.
- Better connections and comfort for walking and rolling.
- Enhancing and integrating open spaces and greenery in the city.
And explore questions such as:
- How can employees be better accommodated at and around the Royal Jubilee Hospital?
- How can we develop a more comfortable, pedestrian-friendly community hub at Oak Bay Junction?
- How can we improve public spaces in and around Oak Bay Village to better support the needs of the community?
- How can shopping centre redevelopment projects contribute to connectivity, green space, community gathering, amenities and housing diversity?
- What changes could help the community better connect to a network of green spaces for health, recreation and ecology?
The workshop will begin with an overview of the 10-Year Official Community Plan update before digging into considerations and opportunities for place-based planning in the Jubilee, Fort Street and Oak Bay Avenue area.
