Online Open House

Planning Vancouver Together Online Open House
Vancouver is located on the unceded and ancestral homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations (MST), and has been traditionally stewarded by them since time immemorial. These lands continue to be occupied by settlers, and Indigenous peoples face ongoing dispossession and colonial violence. Despite systematic and institutional efforts to eradicate their communities and cultures, the resilience, strength, and wisdom of MST have allowed them to revitalize their languages and cultures, and exercise sovereignty over their lands. Recognizing the lives, cultures, languages, and peoples of this land, the process of Planning Vancouver Together seeks to build on our commitment as a City of Reconciliation. Through the Vancouver Plan, we hope to strengthen reciprocal relationships with each of the three host Nations to ensure we move forward together toward a city truly worthy of this amazing place. Settler Vancouver residents have a responsibility to the host Nations and the Indigenous peoples that have stewarded these lands to tangible actions and a commitment to reconciliation through decolonization.

Welcome

Welcome to the Vancouver Plan Online Open House Storymap. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this public open house is being conducted online. To learn more about the initiative, ask questions, and provide your input, all you have to do is scroll down.

How to Use the Site

The slide show below outlines how to navigate this Storymap. Please hit the right arrow to reveal more instructions. This platform is best used on desktop or tablet.

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Vancouver Plan Overview

It's a perfect time to plan.

Vancouver is known for its beautiful natural setting, strong economy, diverse communities, and vibrant neighbourhoods. Vancouver is at the centre of a dynamic and prosperous region that is anticipated to grow by one million people and 500,000 jobs by 2050. This presents many exciting opportunities for the city and the people who live, work, and play here.

Metro Vancouver and TransLink are both updating their long range plans, and the Vancouver Plan is our opportunity to align with our regional partners. It is also our opportunity to reflect on what we learned during these past 18+ months of the COVID-19 pandemic, take stock of what matters most, recommit to our values, and plan our future with those priorities in mind.

For a brief introduction to the Vancouver Plan and our Phase 3 engagement process, watch the videos below.

Vancouver Plan Phase 3 Engagement Video

How To Change Your City in 5 Steps

Build on Assets and Address Challenges

Vancouverites want a city that is inclusive, diverse, and works for everyone. We have moved the dial on many of the things that are important to us, so let’s keep going!

The Vancouver Plan provides an opportunity to build on our assets and address our challenges.

Click on the graphic below to see what we love about Vancouver and some challenges we face as we move to the future.

Three Big Ideas

Through previous Vancouver Plan input, we’ve heard that we need to plan with purpose and focus on key priorities. What we heard led to identifying Three Big Ideas that will let us build on what we love and be responsive to our challenges.

Big Ideas Need Big Plans

We have a lot of exciting work to do, and we can’t do it alone. Cities around the world are stepping up to help address some of the most challenging problems of our time. Vancouver will work with senior levels of government to deliver childcare, affordable housing, schools, climate action strategies, transit, and supports for mental health and those struggling with addiction. This means working together with all our partners – government agencies, non-profits, business, neighbourhoods, and residents to become the city we envision.

Big Ideas Mean Big Decisions

Planning for our future will involve making big decisions, setting priorities, and balancing tradeoffs.

Click the five icons below to see some important considerations.

Question and Answer

Do you have questions about The Vancouver Plan? Your question, along with others received through this site, will be reviewed and passed along to City staff to answer. Questions and answers will be posted here as they become available.