Vancouver Plan
In 2023, the provincial government introduced a number of legislations aimed at increasing the supply of housing across B.C.
We are supporting these goals and fulfilling or going above the legislative requirements through the implementation of the Vancouver Plan.
The Vancouver Plan PDF file (16.7 MB) is our unified land-use framework to create a more livable, affordable, and sustainable city for everyone.
Guided by foundational principles of Reconciliation, equity, and resilience, we are currently implementing the Vancouver Plan through 10 projects focused on the 3 big ideas:
Equitable housing and complete neighbourhoods
Allow more housing options and opportunities for everyone to choose a livable neighborhood that meets their needs, while ensuring all neighbourhoods have the amenities that matter most.
An economy that works for all
Protecting and expanding areas for business and employment. Adding job spaces to neighbourhoods while ensuring a mix of housing, jobs, shops, and services close to rapid transit.
Climate protection and restored ecosystems
Creating streets for people to move around by walking, rolling, biking and taking transit, supporting building methods that reduce energy consumption, and protecting and making space for nature.
Missing middle and small scale multi-unit housing zoning
Ongoing engagement through various projects
Policy streamlining
Ongoing industry engagement
Big idea #1: Equitable housing and complete neighbourhoods
- Area planning for villages
- Missing middle/small-scale multi-unit housing zone
- Vancouver's social housing initiative
- Housing target refresh
Big idea#2: An economy that works for all
- Employment lands zoning
Big idea #3: Climate protection and restored ecosytems
- Ecology and land use planning
Crosscutting: These projects aim to achieve all 3 big ideas. They address interconnected issues and identify solutions through policy streamlining and new plans
- Official development plan (ODP)
- District schedule streamlining
- Policy streamlining
- Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan
Creating the Vancouver Plan
The Vancouver Plan is the result of:
- 4 phases of extensive public engagement
- 2 years of technical analysis on a wide range of planning topics such as land use, climate, and transportation
Learn more about previous engagement
Moving forward with the Vancouver Plan
Implementing the Vancouver Plan is an exciting step forward in shaping a city that reflects the needs and aspirations of people who live, work, and play here.
Many factors will influence the implementation of the Plan, including:
- Our financial resources
- Council priorities
- Timing of investments by senior government; for example, major transportation infrastructure
- Changes in federal and provincial government policy
On July 22, 2022, the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services approved the Vancouver Plan report recommendations with amendments. Review the amended motion PDF file (245 KB)