The Royal City is looking at enhancing its seasonal decorative lighting.
City council has asked staff to undertake a request for proposals for a consultant to develop a comprehensive decorative lighting plan. The city defines decorative lighting as a "beautification tool" that includes any light standard, light fixture or lighting effect for enhancing neighbourhood beauty and character.
According to a staff report, the plan would develop a lighting scheme with seasonal and permanent decorative lighting.
"It would focus on key areas such as commercial streets, city gateways, parks and other public spaces, and civic facades," said the report. "It would both create a unified city brand and highlight the unique characteristics of different neighbourhoods and city landmarks. The resulting decorative lighting would contribute to public way finding, city beautification and revitalization, and to a sense of community identity and pride."
The staff report notes that the city's tradition of decorative lighting includes seasonal lighting along Columbia Street and on the façade of city hall. Staff has considered Hyack Square, Westminster Pier Park, Columbia Street and East Columbia Street and gateways to the city for decorative lighting schemes.
