The City of Richmond is updating its current Official Community Plan (OCP) and is encouraging residents and community members to learn more and provide input.
Several opportunities are being offered from September through November where residents can learn about the project and give their feedback.
“Richmond’s Official Community Plan outlines our city’s long-term goals and objectives around development and land use to the year 2050,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“The current updates we’re undertaking include a focus on housing affordability and environmental protection. With Richmond residents and businesses participating at this early stage, we are able to include valuable input on strategic and sustainable growth which supports long-term community needs for a well-planned and prosperous city.”
Starting next Tuesday, there will be pop-up events around Richmond where residents can get more information.
The current OCP to the year 2041 was adopted in 2012. Since then, it’s been updated in specific sections.
The overarching themes for the current OCP update include resiliency, equity and adaptation.
The OCP update also responds to the provincial government’s legislative changes stating that local municipalities review and update the OCP every five years, as well as reflect the 20‑year total number of required housing units set by the province.
To learn more online go to LetsTalkRichmond.ca/ocp2050.
Local residents are also invited to take part in the city-wide opportunity to celebrate their favourite places in Richmond. Photo entries will be entered into a draw to win prizes. The deadline is Sunday, Oct. 20. Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/get-snapping to learn more.
In-person information pop-up booths
Tuesday, Sept. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at Kwantlen Farmers Market at 7700 Minoru Gate
Friday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Save-On Foods at 9100 Blundell Rd.
Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richmond Centre
Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minoru Centre for Active Living
Thursday, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Steveston Village (corner of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street)
Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hamilton Community Centre (5140 Smith Dr.)
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Ironwood Public Library at 11688 Steveston Hwy.
Friday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yaohan Mall
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Safeway Seafair at 8671 No 1 Rd.
In-person open houses in November
Attend the in-person drop-in style open houses to learn about what was gleaned in the engagement activities, about emerging themes and next steps.
Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Steveston Community Centre
Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch
Wed, Nov. 27 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Thompson Community Centre at 5151 Granville Ave.
Thursday, Nov. 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at East Richmond Community Hall at 12360 Cambie Rd.
For more information on the City’s OCP, visit richmond.ca/ocp-update. For more information on how to participate, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/ocp2050 or email [email protected].
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