Courtenay Precinct Programme -
Project List

Late-night crowds on Courtenay Place

These 12 projects / proposals concerning the Courtenay precinct are either underway or being investigated:

24/7 Central City Liquor Control Proposed amendment to the Liquor Control Bylaw that would affect the entire central city area. Aims to reduce public place drinking and alcohol-related harm in the control area - to increase safety and reduce street litter.
Alcohol Accord Establishment of a city-wide Alcohol Accord with key stakeholders to guide development of future programmes and collaboration on ways to address alcohol misuse, and resulting harm.
Closed Circuit Television Installation of CCTV coverage at hot spots across the central city to improve surveillance capacity - to identify problems and provide evidence.
Additional Walkwise staff Two more Walkwise staff on duty at peak times in Courtenay Place.
Pedestrian street lighting upgrade Better pedestrian lighting.
Flexible revitalised streetscape Improved accommodation for day, night and event needs.
Late-night taxi management Changes in rules for passenger pickup; new taxi stands and signage.
Summer concert programme Inclusion of Courtenay Place Park for licensed performers and vendors.
Courtenay Place Park heritage building Determine a new use for the former men's toilet building.
Courtenay precinct officer A dedicated officer working with residents and businesses to promote development.
Peak-time bus priority Parking / traffic flow changes to prioritise peak-time bus movement.
Staffed police kiosk A feasibility study.

Project Timelines

Project	Progress / Timeline
May
Proposed Liquor Control Bylaw Amendment	3 April - 8 May: consultation open 22 May: oral submissions 27 June: Council decision 1 August: Implementation underway
Alcohol Accord	May: Key stakeholders meet
June
Street lighting upgrade	Council decision in June; subject to Draft Annual Plan approval in July; work completed by December Other street lighting may be considered in later streetscape design work
CCTV surveillance in central city	Council decision in June; subject to Draft Annual Plan approval in July
Late-night taxi management	Options considered in June
July
Walkwise staff	Two additional Walkwise officers; subject to Draft Annual Plan approval in July
August
Staffed police kiosk	Recommendations considered by August
October / November
Summer concert programme	Applications open pre-Christmas period for licences to trade / busk in Courtenay Place Park
December
Peak-time bus priority	December: work completed
Courtenay precinct officer	By December: Council considers proposals
Heritage toilet building	Request for Proposals for use considered by December (release early 2009)
Flexible revitalised streetscape	December: Council considers concept proposal; public consultation likely in 2009

Laurie Gabites
Project Manager

Phone:	(04) 803 8094
Email:	laurie.gabites