Community Development is deeply connected with economic development, regional planning and social and environmental challenges in an interdependent, complex and ever-changing relationship to improve local well-being. Community Development includes projects related (but not limited) to: Walkability and pedestrian walkways; Community service organizations; Transportation routes and networks; Parks, trails and recreational areas; Social opportunities and connectedness; Essential utilities; Communications connectivity throughout the entire region; Health resources in the community; Land-use planning
Check out our ongoing planning projects that will impact the future development within Fort Nelson and the NRRM. There may be a variety of public engagement opportunities through out the projects listed below. Follow our social media accounts and/or subscribe to receive updates.
Completed Community Development Projects:
Official Community Plan
The Official Community Plan (OCP) is the community’s long-term vision for growth and development that reflects current community priorities, updated provincial legislation, and extensive public and stakeholder input.
The OCP provides a clear policy framework to guide land use, housing, transportation, recreation, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure decisions over the next 20 years. The updated OCP was prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act, including recent legislative changes introduced through Bill 44 (2023). This updated Official Community Plan replaces NRRM Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 64, 2011.
Fort Nelson Downtown Revitalization Plan
This plan intends to support long-range goal-setting, visioning and planning to improve the downtown’s livability and increase its attractiveness to new businesses, residents, and tourists. The Fort Nelson Downtown Revitalization plan breaks recommendations into three overarching concept objectives:
- Non-Motorized Circulation including multi-use paths, pedestrian crossings, connectivity and downtown sidewalks.
- Public Realm Enhancements including developing a community theme/identity, community gathering space, trees and landscaping, way-finding and interpretive signage, public art, and development and maintenance.
- Vehicular Circular including intersection improvements, downtown streets, parking and vehicular way-finding signage.
Fort Nelson Downtown Revitalization Plan
Complete Community Needs Strategy
This project assessed housing, daily needs, transportation, and infrastructure, identifying strategies to strengthen livability, resilience, and equity across the community. Findings highlighted strong service concentration north of the Alaska Highway and outlined actions to improve service distribution, transit options, and infrastructure. The resulting recommendations provide a roadmap for NRRM and partners to advance projects, respond to community priorities, and support a more complete community.
Complete Community Needs Strategy