The Perfect Project for Summerland – 14 Tests.
The document that follows was delivered to the Mayor and every Councillor, as part of a package from the Association.
The Perfect Project for Summerland – 14 Tests.
The following questions could be used to determine the net benefit (or otherwise!) of a project to Summerland and Summerlanders.
1. Design and Financing: Does the project have an excellent design and is it well financed?
2. Compliance: Does the project comply with the letter and the spirit of the OCP?
3. Highest and Best Use: Does the proposal represent the highest and best use for the location and piece of property in question?
4. Smart Growth: How well does the proposed project comply with Smart Growth principles? Does the project reflect Smart Growth principles for Summerland?
5. Growth Rate: Does the project meet the wish of citizens to limit the population growth rate to a maximum of 2% per annum?
6. Quality of Life: What will the impact of the project be on the quality of life of most citizens?
7. Future Capital Expenditures: Will all consequent long-term capital project expenditures be financed directly by the project or by DCCs, and not by future property tax surcharges or increases?
8. Municipal Operating Costs: Will the project result in substantially increased operating costs for the municipality, and if so will the property taxes received from the project fully cover those costs?
9. Existing Infrastructure: Will the project make best use of existing infrastructure? Is it located within the sewer specified area?
10. Employment Ratio Impact: Will the project have a net positive impact on Summerland’s employment ratio, and will the jobs be skilled, well paid positions?
11. Downtown Benefits: How much will the project benefit the downtown business district, when compared to alternative but similar projects?
12. Affordable housing: If it is a residential development, does the project have an affordable housing component suitable for low-income households?
13. Parks: Will the project improve (or at a minimum maintain) the population to parks acreage ratio?
14. Adherence to Proposal: What likelihood or guarantees are there that the project will be completed as proposed, and by the proponents?
The Perfect Project for Summerland – 14 Tests.
The following questions could be used to determine the net benefit (or otherwise!) of a project to Summerland and Summerlanders.
1. Design and Financing: Does the project have an excellent design and is it well financed?
2. Compliance: Does the project comply with the letter and the spirit of the OCP?
3. Highest and Best Use: Does the proposal represent the highest and best use for the location and piece of property in question?
4. Smart Growth: How well does the proposed project comply with Smart Growth principles? Does the project reflect Smart Growth principles for Summerland?
5. Growth Rate: Does the project meet the wish of citizens to limit the population growth rate to a maximum of 2% per annum?
6. Quality of Life: What will the impact of the project be on the quality of life of most citizens?
7. Future Capital Expenditures: Will all consequent long-term capital project expenditures be financed directly by the project or by DCCs, and not by future property tax surcharges or increases?
8. Municipal Operating Costs: Will the project result in substantially increased operating costs for the municipality, and if so will the property taxes received from the project fully cover those costs?
9. Existing Infrastructure: Will the project make best use of existing infrastructure? Is it located within the sewer specified area?
10. Employment Ratio Impact: Will the project have a net positive impact on Summerland’s employment ratio, and will the jobs be skilled, well paid positions?
11. Downtown Benefits: How much will the project benefit the downtown business district, when compared to alternative but similar projects?
12. Affordable housing: If it is a residential development, does the project have an affordable housing component suitable for low-income households?
13. Parks: Will the project improve (or at a minimum maintain) the population to parks acreage ratio?
14. Adherence to Proposal: What likelihood or guarantees are there that the project will be completed as proposed, and by the proponents?
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