Slaterville Neighbourhood Plan
Nearly 40 members of the public turned out for an introductory meeting of the Slaterville Neighbourhood Plan held at the Manual Training Centre on Wednesday, April 27th. City Planner, Rob Veg described the purpose of a neighbourhood plan, the area to be covered, and a projected time line which should see completion of the plan by early 2112. Multiple opportunities for public participation are to be provided to ensure that the plan reflects the wishes of Slaterville residents.
The City previously adopted a neighbourhood plan for the Wattsville area and a similar approach will be taken for Slaterville. The initiative to introduce the plan came following a meeting between Councillor Bob Whetham and several residents who identified a number long standing issues and concerns of their neighbourhood. The more significant issues were incorporated into a letter signed by twenty residents and property owners and directed to the Mayor and Council in December, 2010. Council subsequently agreed to include the neighbourhood plan into the City’s work plans for 2011.
Slaterville is a tightly knit community with historic roots in the early development of Cranbrook. Development of a neighbourhood plan offers an opportunity to address some of its unique challenges and opportunities and help residents to meet their aspirations for safety and levels of service similar to those enjoyed elsewhere in the City.
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