What is the Regional Growth Strategy?
The Regional Growth Strategy guides how the SLRD grows and develops over the long term, helping partner communities work together to manage growth, protect natural areas and farmland, and support sustainable, livable communities.
A Shared Regional Approach
The Regional Growth Strategy helps communities and partners work together on shared regional priorities, including housing, transportation, climate resilience, environmental protection and sustainable growth. Participating communities:
- Electoral Area B
- Electoral Area C
- Electoral Area D
- District of Lillooet
- Village of Pemberton
- Resort Municipality of Whistler
- District of Squamish
| Regional Growth Strategy Goals | ||
|---|---|---|
| GOAL 1 | Compact Communities | Focus growth into complete, sustainable communities |
| GOAL 2 | Transportation | Improve transportation options and connections |
| GOAL 3 | Housing | Support a range of quality, affordable housing |
| GOAL 4 | Economy | Support a sustainable regional economy |
| GOAL 5 | Ecosystems | Protect natural ecosystem functioning |
| GOAL 6 | Parks & Recreation | Encourage sustainable use of parks and natural areas |
| GOAL 7 | Healthy Communities | Support safe and healthy communities |
| GOAL 8 | Indigenous Relations | Enhance relations with Indigenous communities |
| GOAL 9 | Collaboration | Improve regional collaboration |
| GOAL 10 | Food systems | Protect and enhance regional food systems |
| GOAL 11 | Climate change | Take action on climate change through mitigation and adaptation |
How the Regional Growth Strategy is Used
The Regional Growth Strategy provides a long-term regional framework to guide future growth, land use and decision-making across the Squamish-Lillooet region.
The strategy supports collaboration between the SLRD and member municipalities and helps guide:
- Official Community Plans (OCPs)
- Regional infrastructure planning
- Transportation and mobility planning
- Climate and environmental initiatives
- Housing and growth management
- Regional services and collaboration
Successful implementation of the RGS relies on local plans, policies, and programs that support shared regional goals and priorities.
Regional Growth Strategy Mapping
The RGS maps show where people live and identify areas for future growth, transportation connections, environmental protection, agriculture, recreation and other regional priorities. They provide a high-level regional framework and are intended to work alongside local Official Community Plans (OCPs), zoning bylaws and other planning documents.
Use the maps below to explore the regional planning framework and key growth management areas identified in the RGS.
Why It Matters
Many regional issues extend beyond municipal or electoral area boundaries. The Regional Growth Strategy helps communities plan together for future growth while protecting the natural environment, supporting resilient communities and maintaining the region’s unique character.