ElkFORWARD: Elkford's Official Community Plan Update

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The District of Elkford is updating our Official Community Plan (OCP), which serves as our community’s roadmap for the next 20 years. Refreshing the OCP will play an important role in guiding our community’s growth and creating policies that ensure Elkford continues to be a welcoming, active and vibrant place to call home.

This page will be used to collect community input on the project through surveys and other tools.

Group Workbooks Available Now! - July 22, 2024

The project team has developed a virtual workbook to guide community members in facilitated conversations about the draft OCP that was released on July 15. The workbook leads you through questions about the proposed policy directions in the draft OCP. Groups are invited to submit their workbooks collectively, with each group submitting one workbook.

The workbook is available here. Community members are invited to host a discussion on the draft OCP with your friends or family and complete the workbooks as a group. Every host who facilitates a conversation with at least five participants and submits their workbook is eligible for $25 for your hosting efforts. You must submit the workbook with at least 5 participant responses to receive the rebate. Hosts must provide their full name when submitting the workbook and making a payment request, so we can verify that the completed workbook was received. Note: only the first 50 hosts who submit workbooks are eligible for the payment.

You are more than welcome to complete workbooks without the minimum of 5 participants, however you won't be eligible for the payment.

Start your Workbook Here.

Instructions for Hosts:

  • Gather a group of up to 10 people (friends, neighbours and other residents) who are interested in reviewing the proposed policy directions.
  • You will be reviewing and providing input on 10 proposed policy directions. This session will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, depending on the number of participants.
  • You will be reviewing the policy directions as a group. We recommend printing out copies of the policy directions prior to the session so participants can review them at their own pace. Click here to access the printout.
  • Bring a laptop with you to complete the workbook.
  • Facilitate the session using the instructions included in the virtual workbook.

Best Practices for Hosting:

Preparation:

  • Review the workbook thoroughly before the session to familiarize yourself with the instructions and content.
  • Ensure you have a comfortable and quiet space for the session.
  • Print out copies of the proposed policy directions for each participant.

Facilitation:

  • Start the session with a brief introduction, explaining the purpose of the discussion and the importance of each participant’s feedback.
  • Encourage open and respectful communication. Ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak and share their views.

If you have any questions about the workbook or hosting a session, please contact ocp@elkford.ca

Summer Update - July 15, 2024

We are ready to release the first draft of the updated Official Community Plan!

The draft Official Community Plan document is now available here. Please review the draft and prepare your thoughts and comments for upcoming engagement activities described below.

  • July 15, 2024: Draft OCP to be made available on Engage Elkford
  • July 22, 2024: Roundtable discussion guides will be made available on Engage Elkford
  • September 2024: OCP Open House
    • Attend an event to provide input on the draft plan! Stay tuned for more information
  • December 2024: OCP Completion
    • Finalize and approve the OCP

Read more below or visit simplebooklet.com/ocpupdate.

Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles - February 26, 2024

This page was updated on February 26 to release the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles. A memorandum describing the drafts has been uploaded to the Document section of this page. These drafts were informed by the extension engagement described below and documented completely in the What We Heard Report, also available in the Document section of this page.

We are now looking for feedback on the draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles. Provide your input by completing the survey below before March 13.

Past events

ElkFORWARD Fall Fest: Join us for an evening of family fun to learn more about the OCP, provide feedback and connect with fellow community members. Enjoy a BBQ, live music, a beer garden, face painting, complimentary photography and more!

  • Where: Elkford Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Dr)
  • When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Pop-Up Events: Visit the OCP project team at different locations around the community on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

  • FasGas Station (351 Alpine Way) – October 25 from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
  • Kootenay Market (814 Michel Rd) – October 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Elkford Secondary School/Rocky Mountain Elementary School. (2500 Balmer Dr) – October 25 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The Community Visioning Survey was open from October 23 to November 26, 2023 and we had over 130 responses!

The District of Elkford is updating our Official Community Plan (OCP), which serves as our community’s roadmap for the next 20 years. Refreshing the OCP will play an important role in guiding our community’s growth and creating policies that ensure Elkford continues to be a welcoming, active and vibrant place to call home.

This page will be used to collect community input on the project through surveys and other tools.

Group Workbooks Available Now! - July 22, 2024

The project team has developed a virtual workbook to guide community members in facilitated conversations about the draft OCP that was released on July 15. The workbook leads you through questions about the proposed policy directions in the draft OCP. Groups are invited to submit their workbooks collectively, with each group submitting one workbook.

The workbook is available here. Community members are invited to host a discussion on the draft OCP with your friends or family and complete the workbooks as a group. Every host who facilitates a conversation with at least five participants and submits their workbook is eligible for $25 for your hosting efforts. You must submit the workbook with at least 5 participant responses to receive the rebate. Hosts must provide their full name when submitting the workbook and making a payment request, so we can verify that the completed workbook was received. Note: only the first 50 hosts who submit workbooks are eligible for the payment.

You are more than welcome to complete workbooks without the minimum of 5 participants, however you won't be eligible for the payment.

Start your Workbook Here.

Instructions for Hosts:

  • Gather a group of up to 10 people (friends, neighbours and other residents) who are interested in reviewing the proposed policy directions.
  • You will be reviewing and providing input on 10 proposed policy directions. This session will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, depending on the number of participants.
  • You will be reviewing the policy directions as a group. We recommend printing out copies of the policy directions prior to the session so participants can review them at their own pace. Click here to access the printout.
  • Bring a laptop with you to complete the workbook.
  • Facilitate the session using the instructions included in the virtual workbook.

Best Practices for Hosting:

Preparation:

  • Review the workbook thoroughly before the session to familiarize yourself with the instructions and content.
  • Ensure you have a comfortable and quiet space for the session.
  • Print out copies of the proposed policy directions for each participant.

Facilitation:

  • Start the session with a brief introduction, explaining the purpose of the discussion and the importance of each participant’s feedback.
  • Encourage open and respectful communication. Ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak and share their views.

If you have any questions about the workbook or hosting a session, please contact ocp@elkford.ca

Summer Update - July 15, 2024

We are ready to release the first draft of the updated Official Community Plan!

The draft Official Community Plan document is now available here. Please review the draft and prepare your thoughts and comments for upcoming engagement activities described below.

  • July 15, 2024: Draft OCP to be made available on Engage Elkford
  • July 22, 2024: Roundtable discussion guides will be made available on Engage Elkford
  • September 2024: OCP Open House
    • Attend an event to provide input on the draft plan! Stay tuned for more information
  • December 2024: OCP Completion
    • Finalize and approve the OCP

Read more below or visit simplebooklet.com/ocpupdate.

Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles - February 26, 2024

This page was updated on February 26 to release the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles. A memorandum describing the drafts has been uploaded to the Document section of this page. These drafts were informed by the extension engagement described below and documented completely in the What We Heard Report, also available in the Document section of this page.

We are now looking for feedback on the draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles. Provide your input by completing the survey below before March 13.

Past events

ElkFORWARD Fall Fest: Join us for an evening of family fun to learn more about the OCP, provide feedback and connect with fellow community members. Enjoy a BBQ, live music, a beer garden, face painting, complimentary photography and more!

  • Where: Elkford Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Dr)
  • When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Pop-Up Events: Visit the OCP project team at different locations around the community on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

  • FasGas Station (351 Alpine Way) – October 25 from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
  • Kootenay Market (814 Michel Rd) – October 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Elkford Secondary School/Rocky Mountain Elementary School. (2500 Balmer Dr) – October 25 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The Community Visioning Survey was open from October 23 to November 26, 2023 and we had over 130 responses!

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Vision Statement and Guiding Principles Survey

    1 response

    In the fall of 2023, community members participated in the first phase of the Official Community Plan (OCP) engagement process, sharing their values, priorities and vision for the future. Based on the community’s input, the draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the OCP have been developed. A full summary of the engagement findings can be found here.

    Now, we’re seeking feedback on the proposed Vision Statement and Guiding Principles to ensure they align with the community’s vision for the future of Elkford. The feedback you provide in this survey will help guide the OCP update.

    The deadline to complete this survey is Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Thank you for your participation! 

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  • CLOSED: The visioning survey has been closed. There will be more opportunities to engage on this project in the new year!

    Visioning Survey - CLOSED

    148 responses

    Please complete this survey to help guide us with your vision for the future of Elkford!

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Page last updated: 22 Jul 2024, 03:15 PM