Vancouver Plan: Implementing the Plan

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. 

Learn more about the provincial housing legislation

The Vancouver Plan (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.

Learn more about this housing plan

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.

Learn more about the economy plan

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.

Learn more about the climate plan


10 implementation projects and current status

Area planning for villages

Engagement planned for fall 2024

Missing middle and small scale multi-unit housing zoning

Ongoing engagement through various projects 

Vancouver’s social housing initiative

Engagement open until October 22

Ecology and land use planning

On-going First Nations and stakeholder engagement

Employment lands zoning

Engagement planning in process

Rupert Renfrew Station Area Plan

Engagement closed in fall 2024 

Housing target refresh and housing needs report

Ongoing engagement through various projects

Policy streamlining

Ongoing industry engagement

New zoning district schedules

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

Vancouver Plan implementation diagram - Big idea #1: Equitable housing and complete neighbourhoods, Big idea#2:  An economy that works for all, Big idea #3: Climate protection and restored ecosytems, and crosscutting


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 

Resources

On July 22, 2022, the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services approved the Vancouver Plan report recommendations with amendments. Review the amended motion (245 KB)


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