A motion to support a long-term vision of ‘University Village’ in North Cowichan has been approved by council.
The recommendation, to ask staff to provide a report by the first quarter of next year on creating a regional hub that’ll boost a shared and unified regional centre for commerce and community between the City of Duncan and North Cowichan.
Councillor Christoper Justice says the plan was put in place at the beginning of the month, but there’s much more to this ‘plan’ than meets the eye.
“It’s also more than just a plan update because of the opportunities that we have come to see in this area,” says Justice. “It’s a chance to develop an identity and pride, as well as deal with some of the issues facing our community.”
Councillor Becky Hogg echoed Justice’s comments on the positive traits the development would bring, and says it would alter the current image of North Cowichan by creating a more ‘positive vibe’
“We do have a lot of negative feedback in North Cowichan with our street disorder,” says Hogg. “I think having a vision greater in the future is encouraging, while providing more diverse places we can go and visit.”
The motion passed unanimously, but councillors Tex Manhas, Bruce Findlay, and Chris Istace all agreed the timing was a worry for them.
