Official Community Plan Update
Overview
In response to new provincial housing legislation introduced in BC in 2023 and 2024, the Township is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP).
The OCP update will focus on:
- greater housing options including updating Community and Neighbourhood Plans to allow for more diverse housing options, such as Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, to meet housing goals
- transit-oriented development including connecting new transit routes with walkable, livable communities, especially in Willoughby
- climate action including improving resilience to natural hazards, extreme weather events, and climate change
Our planning process will be guided by the following inputs:
- research and data including growth forecasts and other relevant studies
- technical expertise including Insights from planners and technical teams
- community feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders
Formal consideration of the updated OCP is subject to a bylaw process including a public hearing and adoption by Council.
Timeline |
The OCP update will include inputs from recent related planning processes, as well as upcoming engagement opportunities for Community and Neighbourhood Plan areas. |
2023-2024 |
200 Street 2040 corridor planning process. |
2024 (Spring) |
Community and Neighbourhood Plan updates for Brookswood-Fernridge. |
2024 (Fall) |
Langley Events Centre 2040 Arts, Sports, and Entertainment District planning process. |
2025 (Spring) |
Community and Neighbourhood Plan updates for Aldergrove, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Northwest Langley, and Walnut Grove. |
2025 (Fall) |
Willoughby Community Plan updates. |
2025 (Late Fall) |
Council consideration of updated OCP. |
Questions
For more information on Community Planning and the OCP update, or to share your feedback, email us at cpp@tol.ca.
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