The City of Yellowknife has rebranded its consultation over an updated community plan as a chance to envisage the Yellowknife of 2050.
While some residents inclined to complain about the North’s economy and other issues might have to dial back their sarcasm, the city says it wants feedback on what you want Yellowknife “to look and feel like in 25 years.”
The community plan is receiving what City Hall has called a “comprehensive update” in the months ahead. The plan acts as a guide to how the city is expected to develop over the next quarter of a century, from where housing is built to how the environment and climate are factored in.
“Yellowknife is growing, changing and facing many opportunities and challenges, some we can see coming and some that we cannot right now,” the city stated in a press release.
“The City of Yellowknife invites all residents to help shape the future of our community.”
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The rebranded initiative – dubbed Let’s Talk YK 2050 – will involve a community advisory group you can join and a series of in-person events, starting with appearances by city staff at the farmers’ market on July 8, aquatic centre on the morning and evening of July 9, and Co-op on July 10.
The city is hiring for the role of “community animator,” which it describes as a person who helps to facilitate engagement sessions. You’ll be able to leave your thoughts online, too.
“We’re asking people to think with ambition and help shape what Yellowknife can be,” Mayor Ben Hendriksen was quoted as saying.
“This is your city, and your voice matters in building its future.”
Your vision for YK in 2050
When your see the phrase “Yellowknife in 2050,” what do you think of?
Let us know. You can be serious about it or light-hearted, give us one or two lines or a whole essay. We may use submissions in a future article.
