In this episode of Non-Partisan Hacks: The Pulse Edition, Parksville councillors Joel Grenz and Sean Wood sit down with Teresa Cooper, Executive Director of the Parksville Downtown Business Association, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Parksville downtown revitalization on Vancouver Island.
(10:15) The conversation explores the Imagine Parksville Downtown initiative, a multi-phase, six-to-ten-year plan to breathe new life into Parkville’s community core.
(11:55) The trio discusses the classic chicken-and-egg dilemma facing Parksville downtown revitalization: restaurants won’t extend hours without customers, and customers won’t come if they think everything’s closed. The solution? Creating events, experiences, and foot traffic that draw residents back to support local businesses.
(22:30) Supporting young entrepreneurs with an incubation hub, and developing an arts district.
Episode Highlights:
- The Imagine Parksville Downtown initiative: a 6-10 year transformation plan
- Phase one facade rejuvenation: making storefronts brighter and more accessible
- Young entrepreneur incubator programs planned for future phases
- Breaking the chicken-and-egg cycle: why local support matters now
- New murals and outdoor patio program bringing life to downtown
- Upcoming events: Happy Noon Year celebration and Food Truck Festival
- Bold future ideas: viewing tower, zip line, and arts district development
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