Planning - Strategic Initiatives

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The Planning - Strategic Initiatives Division is responsible for long range planning including the Official Community Plan for the Electoral Areas, regional planning initiatives such as the housing needs report and populations projections and the Island Rail Corridor shared visioning initiative. 

VIDEOS

  • 'What is an OCP?' VIDEO
  • The Transect video explains the OCP land use planning video. VIDEO 
  • What is the Island Rail Corridor Shared Visioning Process? VIDEO

These videos explain the OCP 8 Policy Goals:

  • Mitigate & Adapt to the Climate Crisis VIDEO
  • Manage Infrastructure Responsibly VIDEO
  • Make Distinct, Complete Communities VIDEO
  • Expand Mobility Options VIDEO
  • Protect & Restore Natural Assets VIDEO
  • Strengthen Local Food & Agriculture Systems VIDEO
  • Enhance Regional Prosperity VIDEO
  • Improve Governance & Implementation VIDEO

Featured Project

The Division's featured project is the Official Community Plan for the Electoral Areas (draft Bylaw 4373).

Click on the View Project links below to learn more about the OCP, Local Area Plans, Housing Needs Reports and Island Rail Corridor Shared Visioning.

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