Plan for 2050: Shaping Abbotsford’s Future

The City of Abbotsford has launched Plan for 2050, a coordinated update of key service and infrastructure Master Plans to support and accommodate the growth and vision set out in our updated Official Community Plan (OCP), which was adopted by Council in December 2025.

Throughout the process, Plan for 2050 will provide multiple opportunities for the community to participate and provide input into how Abbotsford will grow, evolve, and thrive over the coming decades, ensuring that future operations, development, infrastructure, services, amenities, and programs align with the direction set out in the OCP and Council’s Strategic Plan.


Why Plan for 2050 Matters

The OCP sets the vision for how Abbotsford will grow and develop into the future. Plan for 2050 turns that vision into action by aligning City services and programs set out in each departmental Master Plan under one clear framework. In this way, the City can make informed, connected decisions that support sustainable growth, resilient infrastructure, vibrant neighbourhoods, and quality services for residents, today and into the future.

The following Master Plans will be updated in Plan 2050:

What’s Happening Next:

Throughout 2026 and 2027, the City will be gathering feedback to inform updates to our existing Master Plans. This work will ensure that long-term planning aligns with the priorities outlined in the updated OCP, Council’s Strategic Plan and community input, creating a cohesive and consistent roadmap for Abbotsford toward 2050.

Plan for 2050 is about planning ahead, working together, and creating a city that continues to be a great place to live, work, and grow, now and for generations to come.

Project Updates

June 28, 2026

Stage 1 of the City Water, City Wastewater, Drainage, Fire Rescue Service, Transportation, Joint Water and Joint Sewer Master Plans Update is now complete. This first stage focused on reviewing existing infrastructure and services, gathering technical data, identifying key issues and opportunities, and establishing the guiding principles and assumptions that will shape each Master Plan.

On July 23 and 28, 2026, the project team presented the Joint Shared Services Committee and City Councill, respectively, with an update on Stage 1 of the Joint Water and Joint Wastewater plans and the City Water, City Wastewater, Drainage and Transportation plans. Following the presentations, both the Joint Shared Services Committee and Council directed staff to proceed to Stage 2 – Analysis and Evaluation.

During Stage 2, the project team will undertake detailed technical analysis to assess how Abbotsford’s utilities, transportation and fire rescue systems will perform as the community grows over the next 25 years. This work will evaluate future service needs, identify infrastructure improvements, assess system capacity and performance, and establish priorities to support sustainable growth. Where appropriate, the project team will also review existing policies, bylaws and design criteria to identify opportunities for improvement based on current industry best practices.

The findings from Stage 2 will form the foundation of the draft Master Plans, which will be shared with the community for feedback during the next phase of engagement.

June 3, 2026

Thank you to everyone who visited one of our pop-up events in May 2026 to learn more about our Master Plans and the update process, and for sharing feedback on the key issues and opportunities that will help shape the future direction of each plan.

  • Saturday, May 16 - Abbotsford Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm, Jubilee Park, 2552 McCallum Road
  • Friday, May 22 - Clearbrook Library, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 32320 George Ferguson Way
  • Saturday, May 23 - Sevenoaks Mall (near The Body Shop), 11am - 3pm, 32900 South Fraser Way
  • Saturday, May 30 - Mission Farmers Market, 10am - 2pm, South Side of Centennial Park, 11th Avenue Mission (Joint Water and Joint Wastewater Plans only)
  • Saturday, May 30 - Go By Bike week HUB Celebration Station, 12pm - 2pm, Mill Lake Park (Bevan Ave. and Primrose St. entrance) (Transportation Plan only)

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