Street Naming:
5.1 When the need arises for the naming of street the following process will be followed: The Director will communicate the request to the Society and invite them to provide their recommendation of a suitable name based on the background information details provided. The Society will provide their choice with a detail history and information in support of their recommendation. In making its recommendation the Society will consider the following: Names of former Mayors of the Town Names of families and or individuals of importance to the Town Names of areas or landmarks of significance Former street names. The Society’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council with an attached Request for Decision for Council’s consideration and decision. 5.2 Minor Adjustments: Council on the recommendation of the Director may make minor changes to existing street names as deemed appropriate.
Municipal land and facilities naming:
5.1 The naming of Municipal Lands and Facilities or elements thereof is at the discretion of Council. 5.2 This policy shall not apply to the naming of Town streets, which is covered in separate policy. 5.3 There have been, and will continue to be, a great many contributors to the Town of Wolfville and a limited number of opportunities to name municipal lands, facilities and elements. 5.4 The Town of Wolfville believes that existing names of municipal lands and facilities have a historical significance and place within the community; hence, this policy shall address naming criteria beginning at the effective date of this policy. 5.5 Selected names will come from the following candidate pool: a. a geographical reference that is associated with the location of the lands or building; b. a name related to the Town of Wolfville’s heritage and/or history; c. an individual or organization who or which has had a substantial impact on the vibrancy and well-being of the Town of Wolfville through their contributions. 5.6 The following principles shall guide Council when considering naming of Municipal land and facilities and elements thereof: a. names shall be unique; name duplication and similar sounding names shall be avoided; b. names shall not be discriminatory, derogatory or political in nature; c. names shall be mindful of emergency response considerations; d. names that recognize an organization for a financial contribution will be considered when the activities and values of the organization are aligned with the values of the Town of Wolfville; e. where the name of an individual or organization is selected, approval shall be obtained from the individual (or his/her family when appropriate) or the organization for such naming. 5.7 Parks will not be named after individuals, with the exception of the following: a. the acquisition of new municipal property which has a commonly known and established name; b. contractual requirements for the acquisition of the new property. 5.8 Town Council shall consider ways, other than naming, to recognize contributions made to the Town (e.g. plaques of recognition at a facility or written certificates). 5.9 Nothing in this policy shall prevent the placement of memorial plaques on items donated to the Town, such as trees and benches, in accordance with other Town policy. 5.10 A donation for the purpose of receiving civic naming acknowledgement is not a guarantee of name perpetuity. 5.11 Council shall retain the right not to name certain facilities of broad community importance such as (but not limited to) Town Hall.
The City of Woodland’s Policy for Naming Parks and Recreation Facilities provides rules and procedures for naming public parks, greenbelts, recreation facilities, and related amenities such as play areas, sport courts, community centers, and bike paths. The policy emphasizes that facility names should reflect local geographic features, historical or cultural significance, or notable characteristics of the site. Facilities may also be named after individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the community, including substantial financial donations or meaningful volunteer service. The naming process involves public participation and consultation with the Community Services Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission, which review and recommend names to the City Council. The City Council holds final authority over naming decisions, and the policy also includes measures to avoid duplication of facility names and to ensure that names reflect the cultural diversity and heritage of the Woodland community.
