COMMUNITY SAFETY

Council recognizes that a community's strength is in it's safety
​and will focus on ensuring residents feel safe in the Town and the Region.​

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & PREPAREDNESS

​Continue to take a leadership role regionally and prepare, protect and plan for the impact of emergency events.

TRANSPORTATION

Advocate for highway and transportation improvements to make travel to and within the Town safer and more efficient.

FIRE HALL

Completing the Town's Fire Hall replacement is a significant investment in safety in our community.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Support the key services that make our community safe, and more importantly, make our residents feel safe in the Town.

KEY PROJECTS

The following are the projects identified by Council that will advance this Focus Area:
  • Creston Emergency Services Building – Construction 
  • Multimodal Transportation Master Plan
  • Proactive Public Safety Compliance 
  • Parks Security Cameras

PLANS AND POLICIES

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Dave Mitchell & Associates - Creston Fire Rescue Strategic Plan
  • Firewise Consulting -Creston Fire Department Interim Measures Report
  • Firewise Consulting - Creston Fire Station Report
  • Fire Services Bylaw No. 1774
  • Town of Creston Policy #SER-006-001 – Fire & Rescue Service Level
  • Town of Creston Policy #SER-008-041 – Bylaw Enforcement Procedures​​

LIVABILITY

The Town is an inclusive, connected place for residents to play, celebrate the arts,
​connect to nature and which recognizes and values the diversity of our residents.

RECREATION

Maintain and enhance opportunities for our residents to connect and live healthy lives.

CONNECTIVITY

Ensure an environment that allows us to connect with nature and supports active and safe multi-modal transportation.

ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE

Showcase the talents and history of our community.

ADVOCACY

​Continue to advocate on behalf of the Town and the region for investments in 
transportation, health and housing.

HOUSING

​Continue to support projects that improve access to diverse housing options.

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

​Recognize that much of the work around supporting our community (and it's most 
vulnerable) is done through our volunteers and community organizations.

​KEY PROJECTS

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Highway 3 Re-alignment
  • Connectivity Master Plan
  • Crawford Hill Reservoir Restoration
  • Official Community Plan (OCP) Implementation
  • Zoning Bylaw Update
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PLANS AND POLICIES

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1854
  • Cultivating Creston Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
  • Cultivating Creston and Age Friendly Action Plan – Action Planning Round 2
  • Creston Age-Friendly Action Plan
  • Regional Housing Needs Report​ & Town of Creston Community Summary
  • Greenways and Trails Master Plan

ECONOMIC HEALTH

We support and enhance economic health
​as being critically linked to quality of life in our community.

PARTICIPATE REGIONALLY

Continue to engage regionally to enhance the economic health of the region.

STREAMLINE PROCESSES

Position our Town as the best place to grow a business with a focus on businesses that align with our strategic direction.

PROACTIVE COMMUNITY GROWTH

Provide an environment where our existing businesses can thrive.

VIBRANT DOWNTOWN

​Recognize the importance of a vibrant downtown to community pride, 
livability and economic prosperity.

KEY PROJECTS

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Developer’s Information and Procedures Bylaw
  • Downtown Decorative Banners
  • Downtown Murals
  • Expand License of Occupation Policy
  • Market Park
  • Branding of Commercial Revitalization​ Tax Exemption Program
  • Community Health Initiatives Program (C.H.I.P.)

PLANS AND POLICIES

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Official Community Plan Bylaw No.1854
  • Town of Creston Policy #SER-004-001 – Commercial Vending
  • Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1918
  • Town of Creston Policy #SER-009-020 – Murals
  • Creston Valley – Kootenay Lake Economic Action Partnership

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

The Town is diligent and disciplined in its own service delivery
​and fiscally diligent in its management of assets and regional relationships.

ACCOUNTABLE SERVICE DELIVERY

​Continue to ensure we utilize existing staff and partnerships before 
adding more.

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

​Ensure our regional service relationships are focused on value for our 
investment, supported by fact based decision making.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Encourage proactive and meaningful engagement.

MANAGEMENT OF ASSETS

We proactively plan for the financial impact of managing our assets.

KEY PROJECTS

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Curbside Organic Waste and Recycling Program
  • Creston Valley Regional Fire Service (Creston/Canyon/ Wynndel/West Creston)
  • Asset Management Plan
  • Creston Education Centre – Local Area Plan
  • Cemetery Upgrades and Improvements

PLANS AND POLICIES

The following are Plans and Policies that impact this Focus Area:
  • Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1854
  • Town of Creston Policy #PUB-001-020​ Public Participation and Community Engagement
  • Asset Management Policy
  • Town of Creston Cemeteries Master Plan
  • Town of Creston Forest Lawn Cemetery Development Plan