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General News · 10th July 2023
Isabella McKnight
Position: Landscape Designer/ Planner

Job: Create a Village Commons Site Ground Plan:

Using the existing VC Site Concept Plan, and in consultation with Commons stakeholders (Klahoose, settler community, Social Profit organizations, local businesses, Cortes Island Community Foundation staff and board).

Landscape Design: technical specifications for the development of the Village Commons site to address;
- water infrastructure and use (supply and sewage)
- site layout of all built features (pavilion, retail zone, welcome pole, road/paths/emergency access)
- wider view of local inter connectivity of paths, roads, parking in Mansons Landing

Planning: articulate possible future land uses;
- Review Concept Plan with local community
- Gather specific vendor needs for retail infrastructure/design
- Explore/articulate possible pavilion and land uses in collaboration
with Klahoose and local Social Profits
- Plan for 0 emission travel modes and ethical tourism; educational,
participatory, regenerative tourism

Contract: Aug 1st - Dec 15th 2023
Budget: $20,000

Qualifications:
- Strong graphic, digital design, and documentation skills;
proficiency in 3D modelling
- Excellent communication, facilitation and collaboration practices
Deliverables:
- 1 community meeting to solicit Concept Plan feedback
- landscape design report by Sept 30
- planning report by Nov 30

For further information contact richardcortesfoundation.ca
Submit proposals by July 18, 2023