Regional Growth Strategy

The Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is a long-term planning project that deals with growth management (south) and economic recovery issues (north) over a 20-year period for the SLRD area.  The RGS is being created over a multi-year period, and is a collaborative process that includes ongoing consultation with local, regional, provincial and federal governments, the public and First Nations.

The SLRD RGS is a "high level" approach to planning which identifies and prioritizes goals across the region that meet common social, economic, and environmental objectives.  It will examine regional issues such as land use, transportation, housing, economic development, social issues, ecological stewardship (air & water quality), parks and natural areas, and regional services.

What is the current status of the RGS?

The RGS bylaw 1062 has received first and second readings by the SLRD Board.

RGS Document in PDF

RGS Information Flyer

The RGS Bylaw has been referred to all member municipalities, neighbouring regional districts and affected parties for acceptance as per the Local Government Act ("LGA"). All affected local governments have accepted the Bylaw, except for the District of Squamish. The RGS process is now in a Non-Binding Dispute Resolution Process, as per Section 859 of the LGA.

If amended, the RGS bylaw 1062 will need to be re-referred to all affected local governments for acceptance, before it can be considered for third reading and adoption.

For more information on the status of dispute resolution, contact lgriffith@slrd.bc.ca.

RGS Maps
RGS Figure 1 Context
RGS Figure 2 Aboriginal
RGS Map 1a Squamish
RGS Map 1b Whistler
RGS Map 1c Pemberton
RGS Map 1d Lillooet
RGS Map 1e Howe Sound
RGS Map 2 Transportation
RGS Map 3 Natural Assets

Project Scope:

Terms of Reference

Planning Area:

Regional Map

Consultation Plan:

Consultation Plan

Organizational Structure:

Organizational Structure

RGS Memorandum of Understanding:

MOU

Reports & Studies:

Lil'wat Nation, Village of Pemberton & Area C Sub-regional Land Use Planning Study

Impact of the 2010 Olympics on Vancouver and Sea to Sky Housing Markets, CMHC, 2007

A Process Framework for Developing the SLRD Regional Growth Strategy - Amended March 24, 2006

Regional Growth Strategy Base Case Report

Stage 2 Consultation Report: A Summary of Feedback Received on Regional Issues, Vision and Goals

Regional Issues, Vision and Goals Report

Demographic Study: A Region in Transition - Demographic and Housing Contexts for the future of the SLRD

Proceedings

Regional Ideas Symposium Proceedings - September 2004

RGS Orientation Session with Elected Officials - March 2004

PowerPoint Presentations

RGS Presentation Elected Officials Forum

Regional Growth Strategies Purpose & Scope - An overview for the Squamish Lillooet Elected Officials

Smart Growth at the Regional Level - Jodie Siu, Smarth Growth BC Sept. 2004

Collaborative Leadership and Sustainability - David Marshall, Fraser Basin Council Sept. 2004

Contact:

Steve Olmstead, Director of Planning

Ph: 604-894-6371 (ext. 228) or 1-800-298-7753

Please email solmstead at slrd.bc.ca