Resources
When thinking about growth and change over the next 30 years, what matters most to you? Who lives, works, and plays in Vancouver? What are the trends reshaping our city?
The Vancouver Plan
Approved by City Council on July 22, 2022, the Vancouver Plan is an historic long-range land use strategy to create a more livable, affordable and sustainable city for everyone.
It guides the long-term growth of the city in an intentional way, clarifying where growth and change will occur over the next 30 years.
Data, Maps and Graphics
Directions in the Vancouver Plan were created using several inputs, including engagement, approved Council policy, technical analysis and data. This document highlights some of the key data inputs used. This data helps identify what is working well, and what is not working well. It has directly influenced the policy directions in the Plan. Its purpose is to help the reader better understand the topics covered in the Vancouver Plan.
Presentations and Reports
See past presentations and reports to City CouncilPresentations
- July 6, 2022 – Vancouver Plan Council Presentation
- April 5, 2022 – Draft Vancouver Plan Video Presentation
- October 27, 2021 – Phase 3 of Public Engagement Launch
- July 21, 2021 – Phase 2 Engagement Report, Scope and Process Updates, and Quick Start Actions
- October 6, 2020 – Phase 1 Report: Public Engagement Summary and Provisional Goals
- June 24, 2020 – post-COVID-19 pivot to recovery
- March 11, 2020 – Initial engagement results
- October 23, 2019 – engagement approach
- July 9, 2019 – overview of the planning process
Council Reports and Minutes
- July 6, 2022 – Vancouver Plan and Phase 4 Engagement Report
- March 7, 2022 – Phase 3 Engagement Report
- July 21, 2021 – Phase 2 Engagement Report, Scope and Process Updates, and Quick Start Actions
- October 6, 2020 – Phase 1 Report: Public Engagement Summary, Provisional Goals and Update on COVID-19 Community Recovery Actions
- July 2, 2019 – Proposed planning process
- November 2018 – City-wide planning process approved
Media
News Releases and VideoNews Releases
- July 22, 2022 – Historic Vancouver Plan approved by City Council
- June 28 2022 – A new affordable Vancouver, for everyone
- April 5, 2022 – City invites feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan
- March 7, 2022 – Majority favours more housing options and increased density across Vancouver
- October 27, 2021 – Vancouver Plan invites all to explore how neighbourhoods can grow and change over next 30 years
- October 4, 2021 – Help create a bold new plan to guide Vancouver into the future
- April 19, 2021 – City invites all to help imagine our future neighbourhoods
- February 17 2021 – Vancouver Plan hosts multiple engagement opportunities throughout the spring
- November 9 2020 – Launching the next phase of public engagement to develop the Vancouver Plan
- October 7, 2020 – 12,000 voices help shape the direction of city-wide planning
- June 25, 2020 – Planning Vancouver Together embraces community recovery planning
- March 11, 2020 – Over 10,000 responses guide initial city-wide planning process
- July 17, 2019 – Vancouver to launch a city-wide planning and consultation process this fall
- November 15, 2018 – Vancouver to embark on new City plan process
The Vancouver Plan is Here! - June 2022
The Draft Plan is Here! - April 2022
How To Change Your City in 5 Steps - July 2020
What you Told Us so Far - March 2020
Reference Documents
Read through our Fact Sheet, Discussion Guide and Vancouver Today documents to explore the various components that make up the Vancouver Plan.Vancouver Plan: Fact Sheet
Based on your feedback from two phases of engagement, the Vancouver Plan will be built on three Foundational Principles, through three Big Ideas focused on three Areas of Change.
Get up to speed quickly by reviewing this 2-page Fact Sheet.
Vancouver Plan: Discussion Guide
Based on your feedback from two phases of engagement, the Vancouver Plan will be built on three Foundational Principles, through three Big Ideas focused on three Areas of Change.
Take a detailed look at the strengths, challenges and all other policy elements by reviewing the Discussion Guide.
Vancouver Today: The City at a Glance
View a snapshot of the city today using a variety of data sources, giving a brief overview of the lands we live on, the people who live here, and the ways in which people live, work, play and get around in the city.
Vancouver Today: Reference Guide
Take a detailed look at the city today, covering key topics such as culture, climate, the environment, housing, transportation, the economy and utilities. In addition to providing topic-specific data, the Reference Guide also draws on what we heard during Phase 1 of Planning Vancouver Together, aligning ‘what we heard’ with ‘what we know’ from available data.
