The town here is working on an amendment to the community plan to have smaller lots and a more compact, more densely populated town core. This is being done to encourage and promote a more walkable community.

There are also plans in the works to bring in some sort of regional transit system which would connect this small town with the neighbouring city.

Part of the reason behind these changes is the direction set out by the provincial government, but the town is trying to take a more progressive approach than merely meeting the basic requirements.

I'm not sure exactly what this means, but it may be cause for a little optimism for those of us who are interested in car-free and car-light living.