Shape the Regional Growth Strategy

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RGS Update is Complete!

Thank you to those who participated in the public engagement process!

Fraser Valley Future 2050 was adopted by the FVRD Board on April 25, 2024. The plan maintains a shared vision for the future, informed by considerable engagement with residents, member municipalities, First Nations, the Province, and neighbouring regional districts.

The updated Regional Growth Strategy includes a greater emphasis on climate action, collaboration among all levels of government, and is a better reflection of the needs, contributions, and significance of the many First Nations whose territories the FVRD is located within.

Some of the more significant updates made to the RGS, aim to:

  • Improve collaboration across all levels of government;
  • Respect the rights, culture, and self-governance of First Nations communities;
  • Include the interests of Indigenous Peoples and local First Nation Communities;
  • Improve regional transit and transportation infrastructure;
  • Expand public transit and active transportation networks;
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced in the region;
  • Expanded policies on housing choice and affordability and homelessness; and
  • Improve preparation and response to frequent climate emergencies.

RGS implementation is already underway and will continue to be implemented through ongoing collaboration with member municipalities, adjacent regional districts, the Province, Indigenous communities, other agencies, and the public.


About the Project

The Fraser Valley is growing fast and we need an updated strategy that works for everyone. The FVRD is updating its Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) to reflect new legislation, growing relationships with Indigenous communities, and new challenges facing the region.

Fraser Valley Future 2050 is a high-level policy plan to help guide long-term growth in the region. It covers a wide range of topics, all of which are interconnected, and considers transit, housing, parks, and natural areas, economic development, and environmental issues from a regional perspective.

Regional districts use monitoring programs as part of RGS implementation. The 2023 RGS Monitoring Report and RGS Monitoring website provide important information and context through the evaluation of over thirty indicators based on RGS goals and policies.


What We Heard

Engagement for this project on Have Your Say has now concluded.

From August 3 to October 8, 2021, the FVRD heard from almost 400 residents, employees, business owners, and visitors as part of the public engagement for Phase 2 of the Regional Growth Strategy update, Fraser Valley Future 2050. Check out the public engagement results in this report.


Want to Learn More?


RGS Update is Complete!

Thank you to those who participated in the public engagement process!

Fraser Valley Future 2050 was adopted by the FVRD Board on April 25, 2024. The plan maintains a shared vision for the future, informed by considerable engagement with residents, member municipalities, First Nations, the Province, and neighbouring regional districts.

The updated Regional Growth Strategy includes a greater emphasis on climate action, collaboration among all levels of government, and is a better reflection of the needs, contributions, and significance of the many First Nations whose territories the FVRD is located within.

Some of the more significant updates made to the RGS, aim to:

  • Improve collaboration across all levels of government;
  • Respect the rights, culture, and self-governance of First Nations communities;
  • Include the interests of Indigenous Peoples and local First Nation Communities;
  • Improve regional transit and transportation infrastructure;
  • Expand public transit and active transportation networks;
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced in the region;
  • Expanded policies on housing choice and affordability and homelessness; and
  • Improve preparation and response to frequent climate emergencies.

RGS implementation is already underway and will continue to be implemented through ongoing collaboration with member municipalities, adjacent regional districts, the Province, Indigenous communities, other agencies, and the public.


About the Project

The Fraser Valley is growing fast and we need an updated strategy that works for everyone. The FVRD is updating its Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) to reflect new legislation, growing relationships with Indigenous communities, and new challenges facing the region.

Fraser Valley Future 2050 is a high-level policy plan to help guide long-term growth in the region. It covers a wide range of topics, all of which are interconnected, and considers transit, housing, parks, and natural areas, economic development, and environmental issues from a regional perspective.

Regional districts use monitoring programs as part of RGS implementation. The 2023 RGS Monitoring Report and RGS Monitoring website provide important information and context through the evaluation of over thirty indicators based on RGS goals and policies.


What We Heard

Engagement for this project on Have Your Say has now concluded.

From August 3 to October 8, 2021, the FVRD heard from almost 400 residents, employees, business owners, and visitors as part of the public engagement for Phase 2 of the Regional Growth Strategy update, Fraser Valley Future 2050. Check out the public engagement results in this report.


Want to Learn More?

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Whether you grew up in the Fraser Valley or you moved here as an adult, you have a story to tell and we want to hear it! Why do you or your family live in the Fraser Valley? What makes this region a great place to live, work, and play?



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    Designate Stave estuary including Silvermere island as parkland

    by Tracy, about 5 years ago

    I have lived in Mission for over 20 years and each year I am blown away by the spawn of wild salmon at the lower Stave river estuary. In addition to the salmon, the wetlands of Silvermere lake, support endangered species including Western painted turtles and hundreds of bald eagles, some of whom nest on Silvermere Island. If the region is going to increase its population, we need to protect biodiversity hot spots such as the lower Stave river including Silvermere lake and Silvermere island. The entire area needs to be designated as conservation area/parkland.

    I have lived in Mission for over 20 years and each year I am blown away by the spawn of wild salmon at the lower Stave river estuary. In addition to the salmon, the wetlands of Silvermere lake, support endangered species including Western painted turtles and hundreds of bald eagles, some of whom nest on Silvermere Island. If the region is going to increase its population, we need to protect biodiversity hot spots such as the lower Stave river including Silvermere lake and Silvermere island. The entire area needs to be designated as conservation area/parkland.

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    Freeway Congestion is Horrible!

    by JeanK, about 5 years ago
    I moved to Chilliwack 5 years ago and love the area very much. The pace is slower, people are friendly and there are lots of shops & services and outdoor spaces. I have a vehicle so do not take transit and find that getting around the City is not much of a problem. But I have to commute from Chilliwack to Coquitlam & back quite often and I find the freeway almost always backed up. Going west it is usually from Hwy 11 in Abbotsford and onwards, especially the 264th area and coming east it is usually backed up between... Continue reading
    I moved to Chilliwack 5 years ago and love the area very much. The pace is slower, people are friendly and there are lots of shops & services and outdoor spaces. I have a vehicle so do not take transit and find that getting around the City is not much of a problem. But I have to commute from Chilliwack to Coquitlam & back quite often and I find the freeway almost always backed up. Going west it is usually from Hwy 11 in Abbotsford and onwards, especially the 264th area and coming east it is usually backed up between 216th in Langley and Abbotsford Highway 11 and even as far as the No. 3 Road Exit during the summertime. A HOV lane in both directions that goes from 216th to Hwy 11 would certainly help somewhat. It would be better if there was a HOV lane that went all the way to Chilliwack. We also need a sign board to give advance notice when an accident has occurred so we have time to take an alternate route if available - instead of getting stuck sitting on the Freeway with no way to get off.
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    I want to park my car...

    by MM, about 5 years ago
    ... forever if possible. there's nothing that makes a holiday more fun or a community more vibrant than happy crowds of people on the street. Pedestrian malls and walkable business and entertainment districts are where it's at. And trips to the city (pick one, any one, in the lower mainland) are no fun if you have to drive and park and then drive home again. I'm up in Hope and admittedly pretty car dependent but I do take regional transit when I can and I have travelled all the way to YYC on one occasion. It took forever but it... Continue reading
    ... forever if possible. there's nothing that makes a holiday more fun or a community more vibrant than happy crowds of people on the street. Pedestrian malls and walkable business and entertainment districts are where it's at. And trips to the city (pick one, any one, in the lower mainland) are no fun if you have to drive and park and then drive home again. I'm up in Hope and admittedly pretty car dependent but I do take regional transit when I can and I have travelled all the way to YYC on one occasion. It took forever but it was doable and for that I thank the FVRD. Let's really lobby hard and plan for more transit infrastructure. those trains in Mission are cool but they're of minor value in terms of an overall system because of the limited schedule they operate under. I honestly think that rapid transit and local transit options, integrated with biking routes and racks, is the key to a happier healthier, more affordable and greener Fraser Valley culture. I want to live in THAT future.