Downtown Port Coquitlam needs a facelift.
And city council wants home, business and property owners to have a say in its future.
City staff are asking for candidates to step forward to be a part of the new Downtown Action Plan Advisory Group, a six-month appointment to direct council on how to revamp the area around Shaughnessy Street.
The group will be chaired by Mayor Greg Moore, and a consultant will lead the project that's expected to get underway this fall. Among the topics the group will tackle are: how to attract the right developers and businesses, what lands need to be bought and sold for new developments and how to create opportunities and offer incentives to spur growth.
The group of up to 12 members will include a mix of representatives from the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association, the development and real estate sectors, downtown business and property owners, non-profit organizations and the community.
Applications will be accepted until Oct. 17. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/downtown. For more details about the Downtown Action Plan, email [email protected].
