Downtown Plan

The Downtown Plan was adopted by City Council on June 25!

2018 Downtown Plan

The Downtown and Marwell Plans are the result of an extensive engagement process involving governments, community organizations, businesses, and residents. The plans outline the actions needed to ensure both Downtown and Marwell remain vibrant hubs over the next ten years and beyond.

Documents

Downtown What We Heard: A condensed summary of what was heard from governments, stakeholders, and the public on Downtown during Phase 1 (Background Research).
Downtown Draft Planning Directions: A summary of the draft planning directions that could be explored in the Downtown Plan as a result of what was heard and other key background research. Plan-a-Thon participants were asked to identify if any other directions were missing and to rank them based on priorities.
Downtown Overall Draft Concepts: Preliminary overall concept that was produced during the Plan-a-Thon that is meant to be refined.
Downtown and Marwell Greenway Concepts: Preliminary concept of proposed greenway corridors and trail connections in Downtown and Marwell.
Downtown Concept – Waterfront Frieght Shed: A draft concept idea of a new freight shed at the Waterfront Wharf area as an events venue and to act as a wind break and shelter.
Downtown Concept – Mixed-Use Civic Building: A draft concept idea of a new mixed-use parking building Downtown with such features as ground floor retail, a transit hub, underground and covered parking, and a civic space.
Downtown Concept – Transit Bus Hub Concept: A draft concept idea of a proposed transit hub along 2nd Avenue near Steele Street.
Downtown Concept – Black Street Greenway 1 and 2: A draft concept idea to enhance the Black Street corridor as a primary active transportation route with more emphasis of pedestrian and bike amenities.
Downtown Concept – Waterfront Commercial Opportunity: A draft concept idea to place a small commercial building located along the Waterfront as a means to increase the vibrancy of the area.

Background Reports

Downtown Retail and Entertainment Strategy (2016)
Vulnerable People at Risk: Forum and Business Roundtable Summary (2016)
Resource Development Preparedness Strategy (2016)
Development Incentives Policy (2015)
Whitehorse Sustainability Plan (2015)
Community Economic Development Strategy (2015)
Whitehorse Transportation Demand Management Plan (2014)
Heritage Restoration Incentive Policy (2013)
Zoning Bylaw (2012)
Downtown South Master Plan (2011)
Downtown Parking Management Plan (2011)
Heritage Registry (2011)
Official Community Plan (2010)
Trail Plan (2007)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2007)
Downtown Plan (2007)
City-Wide Transportation Study (2004)
Geohazard Risk Study, Whitehorse Escarpment (2002)
City of Whitehorse Heritage Bylaw (2002)
City of Whitehorse Heritage Fund Bylaw (2002)
Significant Wildlife Area Report (2000)
Riverfront Design Guidelines (2000)
Yukon River Corridor Plan (1999)
Downtown Riverfront Plan (1998)
Soil, Terrain, and Wetland Study (1997)

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