The City of Castlegar has won an award for the Columbia Avenue Redevelopment Project at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Conference.
The project won the UBCM Excellence in Sustainability Award.
The award recognizes sustainability as meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The category recognizes UBCM members that incorporate a long-term sustainability lens by considering the four pillars — cultural, social, economic and environmental issues — in planning, policy and practice.
“It was great to see councillors Rye and MacLeod accept this award on behalf of the city,” says Mayor Bruno Tassone. “We want to extend a huge thank you to the previous mayor and council, staff, planners and contractors who made this project and award a reality.”
The $8 million project turned the city’s main roadway into a complete street which includes:
• Raised bike lanes traveling in both directions
• A 3-meter wide sidewalk
• A modular, suspended pavement system which provides rainwater management through absorption, evapotranspiration, and interception. The system supports the health and growth of many trees that were planted as part of the project
• Pre-serviced lots for future development
• Public art in the form of sculptures, banners and concrete stamping
• Benches and innovative amenities such as pet drinking fountains and charging stations at the bus shelters
Planning is currently underway for the Columbia Avenue – Phase 2 project.
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