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Judith Veresuk says the recently approved City Centre Core Framework (CCCF) gets Regina ready for the next decade of development.
“We’re hopeful this will demonstrate there’s a shared vision within our city for the future of our City Centre,” said Veresuk, executive director of the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID).
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Veresuk said things are looking “bullish” coming out of the pandemic in terms of development and investment in Regina.
Posted: Apr 14, 2021 3:24 PM CT | Last Updated: April 14
A pilot project is being launched as early as June aimed at improving downtown.(Kirk Fraser/CBC)
The City of Regina, Regina police and the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) are launching a pilot project aimed at making downtown more welcoming and safe while helping people in need.
The Community Support Program (CSP) will consist of up to four people patrolling downtown streets in pairs between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. They ll work with community organizations to provide food, shelter, health care, risk prevention, harm reduction and crisis counselling to people who are struggling with issues including homelessness and addiction, if they want help.
By Ryan McNally
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The Regina Downtown Community Support Program was launched Wednesday morning.
The one-year pilot project will see teams of two people patrolling the downtown to resolve non-emergent safety and security issues.
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters says this program helps put people first.
“Extending help to individuals to find the services and support they need while also supporting our downtown businesses that are less-equipped or even unable to provide this help,” Masters said. “This is an initiative to meet our community members where they are at and to empower them to access the help that is available.”
The City of Regina is launching a new, one-year pilot program to make its downtown feel safer.
Starting in June, a four-person community support team will be patrolling the area, responding to non-emergent, safety and security issues. It will help the vulnerable affected by mental health, addictions and homelessness.
The program is based off a similar initiative that has been running in Saskatoon since 2012, with a goal to connect people in need with the appropriate services.
“Whether it’s a bottle of water, a meal or access to services, I think it’s incumbent on all of us as a community and downtown in particular to try and find a way to provide that support,” said Judith Veresuk, executive director of the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID).
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