Victoria_Park_Re port Final.pdf - City of Charlottetown

VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN
Final Report • June 2013
In recent years, multi-residential development in Charlottetown has added to the
City’s capacity to cater to both retirees from across PEI, as well as those who are
interested in seasonal or permanent living in the City. The primary advantage of this
type of development is that it provides desirable living accommodations without the
encumbrances or responsibility of property management role that accompanies more
traditional forms of homeownership. This means that the blend of recreational and
park/open space offerings of Victoria Park need to be planned in the context of what is
important to the community today, the potential benefit of the park to support recruit
of newcomers and former PEI residents to move to the area (and more generally, to
PEI), and as well as the value of the park for tourists.
3.17
PEI Net Migration
These trends in park and recreation investment are also well aligned with the focus
on healthy living. In contrast to team sports and more formal recreation options, the
financial barriers to trail use are virtually non-existent. This is critically important in the
consideration of the health and vitality of an aging population, many of whom are on
fixed incomes. All age cohorts have their own recommended thresholds for physical
activity and the Government of PEI has articulated the view that municipalities have a
role to play in facilitating access to space and programming to support attainment of
these recommended thresholds. Ensuring Victoria Park continues to provide flexible
multi-use options for the community is well aligned with current initiatives of the
Government of Prince Edward Island, and relates to an overall focus on improved public
health.
3.18
Canada Net Migration
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