In 2024, the Town of Comox is developed a Downtown Enhancement Action Plan with the goal of shaping next-generation of job creation and prosperity.
In November 2023, Council, Town staff, and community workshops actively engaged local residents and leaders into the development of the plan. During these workshops, participants explored the opportunities and challenges facing the downtown, contributing valuable ideas for future action. As a result of this analysis, the plan is built around Nine Big Moves (Actions) and nine supporting strategies
- Organize for success with a broader but focused organization.
- Transform Comox into a distinctive destination.
- Enhance the heart of downtown by creating the Town Square.
- Introduce a “Streets Alive” program to enliven Comox Avenue.
- Recognize and enhance the golf course as a broader recreational asset.
- Enrich the marina areas and the waterfront.
- Create a new Civic Centre that mixes civic and residential uses.
- Continue to intensify residential uses downtown.
- Recruit and retain a diversity of businesses on Comox Avenue to increase the attraction and services as a destination.
Background on the Public Engagement Process:
In early 2023, residents we invited to share their ideas about Comox's economy and quality of life through a community survey. The results of the public engagement were shared at the April 10, 2024, Strategic Planning Committee Meeting.