Redesign Rupert

Community Services Provision, Community and Economic Development and Transformation, Major Project Development

Aug 31, 2017

The CDI was the partner responsible for the design and implementation of the Redesign Rupert Project Plan. The purpose of Redesign Rupert was to develop and implement strategies for economic diversification and community resilience for Prince Rupert.

Redesign Rupert involved working with community groups and individuals to support positive change. The Redesign Rupert project consisted of five elements:

Establishing a governance structure for the project.
Conducting meetings with community leaders from business, industry, government, First Nations, and community organizations.
Conducting a community mapping exercise.
Hosting a community workshop.
Establishing community action groups.

The project was a partnership between the City of Prince Rupert, Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest, and the Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Our goal was to tap into the passion, energy, and resilient spirit of the people of Prince Rupert to build a community that is ready for the future.

The project focused on the following areas:

Working with a broad range of stakeholders (business, industry, community organizations, government, and First Nations) to identify and build upon economic assets and opportunities.
Engaging organizations and individuals to identify and pursue opportunities to build community capacity and enhance quality of life.
Developing working partnerships to secure resources to support economic and social development in the community.
Creating a strong and adaptable foundation to allow Prince Rupert to monitor, anticipate, and adjust to changing issues and opportunities.