Courtenay residents can learn about the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) through two information sessions.
Two virtual kick-off information sessions will happen June 16, the first from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and the second from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The OCP helps guide long-term decisions on land-use, housing, transportation, infrastructure and more, with the provincial government requiring municipalities to include 20 years of housing needs in the plan by the end of the year.
Director of Development Services Marianne Wade said since the previous OCP, they’ve learned we’re growing faster than expected.
“It’s an important time to check-in with the community on how Courtenay can grow in the years ahead, in a way that reflects the existing spirit of the OCP.”
The information sessions will have the same content and format, with a short presentation kicking things off to be followed by questions and answers from project staff and consultants.
The updated OCP will build upon the current OCP originally adopted in 2022, to help guide smart, inclusive and well-supported growth.
The OCP update will expand housing choices updating land use designations and their associated policies, aligned with recent strategic plans and policy updates for coordination and consistency across plans.
