Downtown Revitalization
Penticton looks to regulate business use of downtown sidewalk space
PENTICTON – Improved pedestrian access with wider sidewalks in the downtown core has led to…
Downtown Penticton speed limits now consistent at 30 km/h
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton wants you to slow down and take a look at what the city has to offer. Speed limits in the commercial downtown core are now a uniform 30 km/h. Following last year’s Martin Street upgrades, a need to have a more pedestrian-friendly downtown was envisioned by mayor and council....
Downtown revitalization and controversial construction on tonight’s council agenda
PENTICTON - There’s a packed agenda for tonight’s city council meeting, including a public hearing, economic development opportunities and new plans for the revitalization of the downtown centre. Council will look at options for the first phase of the revitalization of Main Street, which includes new sidewalk plans for the 100 and 200 block of...
Backyard Revitalization: City sells salvaged pavers
PENTICTON - The City has a landscaping deal for anyone looking for paving stones to add to their garden this spring. Excess paved stone, torn up from Martin Street as part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, is up for sale at a cost of $75 per pallet. There are approximately 280 to 300 bricks per...
Downtown Penticton gets hooked up to free Wi-Fi
PENTICTON - Free Wi-Fi will soon be offered in Penticton’s downtown core as part of the downtown revitalization. The City made an agreement with Shaw Go Wi-Fi services to make internet accessible to the public downtown, even if they aren’t Shaw customers. Offering public Wi-Fi is something the city has been talking about for a...