SFU researcher finds Rupert most forward-thinking, but development hasn't matched expectations
Stephan Nieweler, an instructor and doctoral researcher at Simon Fraser University, found that Prince Rupert’s downtown is the most diverse, resilient and sustainable compared to neighbouring cities Terrace and Kitimat.
For example, Prince Rupert’s Bretton Hall plan from the early 1900s resulted in a large downtown grid that still remains physically intact, despite the city being relatively small. This layout was established before car usage became common, encouraging a pedestrian-friendly environment in the downtown area. This contrasts sharply with the layouts of Kitimat and Terrace.
In contrast, Prince Rupert made the wise decision in 2008 to prevent a mall from opening outside the downtown area, instead allowing stores such as Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart to set up in the city centre. He also compared metrics such as surface parking availability, vacant lots and building age, revealing that Prince Rupert demonstrates more sustainable land use. However, it also has the largest number of vacant and unused lots in its downtown.
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