msp of the proposed Village Commons concept

Village Commons final concept plan announced

CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

The site design has been finalized for the Village Commons commercial space in the heart of Manson’s Landing, currently owned and cared for by the Cortes Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA).

See also: Design concept for the Village Commons in Mansons Landing

The organization arrived at the current site plan after an involved community consultation that spanned several months in the fall of 2021.

Project Manager Kate Maddigan said the comprehensive plan incorporated as many suggestions as possible, and includes a central covered area with a stage and fire pit, a cooking hut, vending spaces, play areas, multi-use indoor spaces and even potential housing for a caretaker, as well as green spaces.

The next step is to build a business plan, then secure funding for the construction.

Residents can still comment on the final design by contacting Kate Maddigan at project.mgr.cceda@abby-francis.

Editor’s Note: Kate Maddigan is a journalist with CKTZ.

Top photo credit: The plan for the site was created after many methods of surveying residents regarding their needs and wishes. Image courtesy of CCEDA.