Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part A – Introduction

Introduction

Shaping Surrey 2050

Surrey 2050 is the City of Surrey’s (“the City”) Official Community Plan (OCP), an overarching document that guides Surrey’s growth and development. It articulates the City’s long -term vision for Surrey and provides a city-wide growth framework, lot-specific land use designations, and policies designed to shape city development.

Developing an OCP is a comprehensive and collaborative process. It brings together data analysis, policy review, cross-departmental coordination, and community input to create a long-term vision and practical framework for a city’s growth and evolution. By examining data on housing, employment, the environment, and other conditions, the City can identify Surrey’s current challenges and opportunities. Reviewing existing policies to determine which remain relevant, which require updates, and which are no longer effective ensures that the OCP reflects both the realities of today and the ambitions for tomorrow. Input from City staff helps to make the OCP clear, accessible, and useful in everyday decision making. Drawing on best practices in planning, housing policy, and land use management – while aligning with regional and provincial strategies – grounds the OCP in proven approaches while leveraging the good work that is already underway. Consultations with Surre y’s residents are also a vital component of the process, and it is crucial that their values, priorities, and feedback play a large role in shaping the future of the city in which they live.

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