Abbotsforward 2050 | Official Community Plan Update

Explore the Stage 3 Engagement & Refinements Report.

In May and June 2025, the project team connected with the community to share and get feedback on the draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw changes. Community members were invited to share their perspective, ask questions, and help shape the updates. This report highlights what we heard during engagement and outlines the recommended refinements to the draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw Updates.

At the October 7, 2025, Regular Council meeting, Council received the Stage 3 Engagement & Refinements Report and directed staff to move to Stage 4 of the project. Next steps involve preparing formal amending bylaws for the OCP and Zoning Bylaw, which will be brought forward for Council's consideration at a future meeting and a subsequent public hearing.

Read appendices A to E to learn about engagement materials (A), community feedback (B), First Nations, government & agency Feedback (C), draft OCP with refinements (D), and draft Zoning Bylaw with refinements (E).

The City hosted 7 open houses and popped up at 9 community events throughout May & June to raise awareness of the draft changes, hear feedback, and answer questions. Online feedback options were also available on the Let's Talk project page.

This feedback will support refinement of the draft OCP & Zoning changes before amendment bylaws are presented to Council this fall.

Following bylaw introduction to Council this fall/winter, a Public Hearing will provide a final opportunity for the community to address Council about the proposed changes.

Explore the draft OCP Updates in the Stage 3 Report: Draft Policy and Regulation.

The draft changes outlined in the Stage 3 Report aim to reflect updated community priorities, increase housing supply, respond to provincial legislation, and consider the infrastructure, parks, and other supports needed for our growing population.

Read the Stage 3 Draft Policy & Regulation Report

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Explore the New Directions Report to read about Stage 2 community engagement findings and the 15 New Directions that will guide the preparation and testing of more detailed draft OCP policies in Stage 3.

Once ready, further community engagement will be held to share the draft changes for feedback (mid-2025 target). Stay tuned for more information.

Stage 2 engagement sessions were held at various locations throughout May 2024 so residents could learn about the Abbotsforward 2050OCP update process, share their perspectives, and provide feedback on early ideas for improving our Official Community Plan (OCP).

Stage 2 Engagement Snapshot

• 6 Open House & Pop-up Events with 491 event attendees
• 3700+ visits to the Let’s Talk project page
• Survey was open from May 11 to June 7
• 1600+ written comments received
• 327 Surveys completed

Feedback received throughout May 2024 was used to inform high-level 'New Directions' for improving the OCP, and to draft new and updated policies for further community feedback.

Read about what's changed since the last Official Community Plan update, some of the challenges we need to consider, and early ideas for discussion later this spring.

Check out the Stage 1 Background Research Report or just the chapters of interest.

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