City unveils the latest in community services master plan
Prince Albert has taken the next step in its community services master plan.
On Thursday morning, the city held a press conference to update the public on the progress of the plan and to introduce the consulting firm tasked with implementing the community’s vision.
RC Strategies + PERC, a firm based in Sherwood Park, Alta., won the city’s bid using input from the master plan surveys, neighbourhood meetings and direct engagement with stakeholders. Jody Boulet, director of community services, said it was the firm’s focus on community building and experience on 1,500 similar projects which sealed the deal.
“They have extensive experience in western Canada dealing with these specific type plans, they’re built, really, around the priorities of recreation, parks, art and culture,” he said after the conference. Boulet explained the city also looked to the cities of Saskatoon and Martensville, to provide references on their experiences with the firm.