Streetscape Improvement Project

Main Street is at the heart of Penticton and the City is developing designs to ensure stakeholders are engaged in the process. Consultation with land and business owners refined conceptual plans for Main Street into designs, which feature:
•Underground infrastructure that can handle the community’s future needs
•Wider sidewalks for pedestrians, encouraging more shoppers
•Additional storefront space for businesses to use for cafes and retail space — expanding revenue opportunities
•Accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities
•No loss of parking through redesign

Source: www.penticton.ca

City will spend $4.2 million dollars on two city blocks only – if grants approved by the province. Plan calls for wider sidewalks, one less lane on much of Main Street, parallel parking at city hall (remove angles). 100 and 200 block of Main Street will appear more like a Mall and it is expected that parking will be limited to encourage people to walk in – rather than drive in.