FRAMEWORK FOR REVITALIZATION

Concept Plan

Our recommendation for the overall framework for Downtown
Revitalization is presented on the accompanying map. Its key
features are:

° defining character areas within the Downtown. Some of these

_ |” character areas presently exist and relatively minor efforts are
needed to strengthen them. In other instances, relocation of
uses, redevelopment and infill of lands and/or the introduction
of new uses is required. These character areas include: a wall
of retail uses along McAllister from the footbridge to just east
of Shaughnessy and along Shaughnessy; a civic/institutional area
extending fram the retail wall on McAllister to the proposed
courthouse facility site and recreation center; offices in the
northeast section of the core and on adjacent lands outside the
core; and a high density quality residential area across from the
east bank park.

parkade developrnent in conjunction with commercial uses as
warranted by demand. Proposed sites are between Marpole and
McAllister and on City owned land to the east of Donald on
Wilson.

development of entry/arrival points to the Downtown with the
Shaughnessy/Wilson intersection as the main entry point the
Shaughnessy/McAUlister intersection as the central focal point
for the Downtown and the McAllister/Maple intersection as the

main pedestrian focus.

extension of Maple Street to Shaughnessy north of the C.P.R.
tracks.

using a well-designed, visually consistent and continous
pedestrian system to link activity areas within the core, link the
Downtown core to adjacent activity areas/residential areas and
reinforce the McAllister/Shaughnessy intersection as the focal
point of the Downtown.

integrating the lanes east and west of Shaughnessy into the
pedestrian system.

Phasing

Revitalization is an ongoing process. The short term program is
detailed below and on the accompanying plan.

° Streetscope improvements will be designed to incorporate
pedestrian amenities such as pedestrian oriented street lighting,