Penticton, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Penticton, BC created free "Family P.L.A.Y. Kits" to offer families activities during COVID-19
The City of Penticton's Recreation Department created "Family P.L.A.Y. Kits" to offer activity options for families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The free kits contained resources for games, literacy tools, printable activity sheets, crafts, and sports equipment. Residents were able to borrow a kit for one week by scheduling a curbside pick-up through the city's online recreation booking system.
Penticton, BC
Canada
Penticton, BC conducted a one-month pilot to allow alcohol consumption in designated public spaces
The City of Penticton conducted a one-month pilot to allow the consumption of alcohol in designated public spaces. The goal was to determine if outdoor alcohol consumption can occur responsibly. If successful, the City hoped the policy would encourage outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. A key component of the pilot was collecting feedback from the community based on their experience at the designated public spaces through the "Shape Your City Penticton" engagement website.
Penticton, BC
Canada
Penticton, BC asked residents for input on transportation planning with an online mapping tool
The City of Penticton invited residents to participate in the development of its 2020 Transportation Master Plan. The city's long-term goal is to create a transportation system which supports all ages and abilities while also meeting environmental objectives. The City collected inputs from residents on its "Shape Your City Penticton" engagement website. Users accessed a mapping tool in order to mark locations where they had concerns about safety or congestion.
Penticton, BC
Canada