City invites feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan
It is the first time in more than 20 years that we have undertaken a city-wide planning process and we are very excited to present the draft Vancouver Plan to the public.
Theresa O’Donnell, General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability
We're asking everyone who lives, works or plays in Vancouver to provide feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan, a long-term strategy to support growth and change across the city.
The draft plan proposes a new way for the city to grow, spreading more housing options across all neighbourhoods instead of concentrating them in a few areas, or along major streets.
Vancouver is at the economic and cultural centre of a dynamic, prosperous and rapidly growing region that is expected to grow by about a million people over the next 30 years. The draft Vancouver Plan identifies where and how future growth and change will take place to 2050 and beyond.
Get involved
The survey will be available in eight languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Spanish, and French.
Feedback will be shared with City Council as part of their decision on the draft Vancouver Plan in June 2022.
About the plan
The draft Vancouver Plan establishes a vision for the future of Vancouver. It proposes policies that will help Vancouver become a more livable, affordable, and sustainable city with a strong economy where people and nature can thrive.
The draft Vancouver Plan will allow more people to live near rapid transit and neighbourhood shopping areas, in more complete and connected neighbourhoods close to amenities and services. This means that people can walk or roll to most of their daily needs, relying less on cars, improving health and reducing carbon emissions.
In addition to increasing housing choice, the draft Vancouver Plan proposes to:
- Make our city more climate resilient by restoring ecosystems and protecting our green space and tree canopy
- Create more equitable housing and complete neighbourhoods
- Advance Reconciliation with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and urban Indigenous Peoples with continued consultation and collaboration in plan implementation
Read a summary of the draft Vancouver Plan, or download the full draft Vancouver Plan PDF file (13.3 MB)
Background
The draft Vancouver Plan is the culmination of direction from City Council and two years of community engagement.
We, combined with public engagement findings with extensive urban planning research to identify three main types of areas to add growth opportunities throughout the city:
- More equitable housing and complete neighbourhood
- An economy that works for all
- Climate protection and restored ecosystems
To ensure the draft Vancouver Plan is shaped by the voices and diversity of our population, we are gathering input from everyone who lives, works, or plays in Vancouver, with attention to historically underrepresented groups.
Quotes
Theresa O’Donnell, General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability
“This is a tremendous milestone for the City of Vancouver,” says Theresa O’Donnell, General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability. “It is the first time in more than 20 years that we have undertaken a city-wide planning process and we are very excited to present the draft Vancouver Plan to the public.”
“Over the last two years, we have embarked on a robust engagement process that has given us a clear picture that the public wants an actionable plan for a city that is inclusive, diverse, and works for everyone," O’Donnell says. “Adding more housing options in all neighbourhoods across the city over the next 30 years will make our neighbourhoods, and city, far more equitable and affordable.”
“Over the next few weeks we are asking for community input on the draft Vancouver Plan and we want to hear from everyone,” O’Donnell says. “This is a significant opportunity for residents to participate in the discussion and get involved in planning their future together. Let’s continue to build on what we love most about our city and tackle our challenges head on, together.”