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CITY OF LANGFORD LAUNCHES OCP REFRESH/RETHINK PHASE 2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

October 31, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD LAUNCHES OCP REFRESH/RETHINK PHASE 2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(Langford, B.C.) – The City of Langford has launched Phase 2 of its Official Community Plan (OCP) refresh/rethink process and invites residents to participate in a survey about ideas collected during Phase 1 public engagement this past spring. The survey will be open until November 20, 2024. 

During Phase 1 of public engagement, community priorities, and best practices in city-building were identified. The City has issued an “Ideas Paper” that includes community feedback and links these ideas to significant new concepts and methods for high-quality city-building. Throughout the document, these are called “initially preferred options.”

Phase 2 public engagement seeks to gauge public support and concerns early, allowing adjustments before finalizing the draft OCP. Feedback on initial options will guide their development for inclusion in the draft, which will be shared for further input in Phase 3.

“We’re carefully listening to and integrating community feedback in phases to develop a refreshed OCP for Langford. Responsible development and positive growth require active and continual community engagement,” said Scott Goodmanson, Mayor of Langford. “Your input throughout the refresh process will form the foundation of the City’s planning decisions to ensure we remain a community that thrives.”

For the first time in 16 years, the City of Langford is updating and re-evaluating aspects of its Official Community Plan (OCP) to strategically meet the needs of residents. This includes addressing major issues such as climate change, housing affordability, social equity, public health, and increasing infrastructure costs. The effectiveness of Langford’s new OCP in creating opportunities to tackle these challenges will depend on where and how the city decides to grow.

The community is invited to participate in an open house, on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Ruth King Elementary School gymnasium (2764 Jacklin Road). The open house offers the opportunity for residents to learn more about the “initially preferred options,” provide valuable inputs, engage in meaningful discussions, and ask questions of City planning staff. The open house will feature activities, crafts, and trick or treat stations for children to enjoy.

The City encourages residents to sign up on LetsChatLangford.ca and follow the City on social media to be notified about the various engagement opportunities over the next many months.

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Learn More:

  • Click here to participate in the OCP refresh/rethink online survey.
  • Paper copies of the survey are also available at City Hall reception, ground floor unit #117, 877 Goldstream Avenue.
  • The survey will be open until Nov. 20, 2024. 


Open House Event Details:

  • Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Ruth King Elementary School gymnasium, 2764 Jacklin Road.
  • Activities, crafts, and trick or treat stations available for children to enjoy.
  • Opportunity for Langford residents to provide feedback.


MEDIA CONTACT:
Harriet D’Costa
Communications Advisor
Cell: 250-661-9346
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