>>> Make your voice heard on community plan

The City of Victoria is seeking public input as it prepares to update its 10-year Official Community Plan, now until September.

The public consultation will roll out over the next seven months, with themed phases centred on housing, climate and community.

In the update to the city’s One City, One Plan, it hopes to gather public feedback on how the city can meet the needs of Victoria’s growing population and form a citywide vision on how to respond to the housing and climate crises. “The residents of our city have been very clear that housing is their number one priority,” said Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto. “Through bold action, we will intentionally transform the city to meet our housing needs while prioritizing climate solutions and a livable community.”

The Official Community Plan is the long-term plan that shapes where housing, businesses and public spaces should go. The public can have their say on proposed changes by taking a survey, attending an open house, visiting a pop-up event or attending an online information session until September.

“This is an exciting opportunity to plan for how Victoria can grow and better meet the needs of residents,” said Karen Hoese, director of sustainable planning and community development with the City of Victoria. “We look forward to hearing directly from residents about their vision for Victoria’s future and what matters to them most as we grow and change over the coming decades.”

• For more information, or to take the survey, go to engage.victoria.ca/ocp.