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Official Community Plan Update: What We Heard Report #4 – Western Gateway Community Corridor Engagement (Presentation)

January 13, 2026Pages 263–2708 sections

A slide deck summarizing the key outcomes, participant demographics, and recommendations from the fourth OCP engagement touchpoint.

1. CALL TO ORDER (Councillor Lemon)
86% of respondents are residents of View Royal93% of respondents identified traffic and congestion as a future challengeRecommendation: Report dated December 12, 2025, be received for information

Official Community Plan Update: What We Heard Report #4 – Western Gateway Community Corridor Engagement

Committee of the Whole – January 13, 2026

Page 263–270

Purpose & Background

  • During June 17, 2025 Council Meeting, Council expressed interest in establishing the Western Gateway Community Corridor as an employment hub
  • Council proposed that the existing Western Gateway area be expanded as part of this process
  • Feedback would be used to inform a first draft of the OCP, expected in the spring of 2026
Diagram of the three phases of the Official Community Plan process: Phase 1 (Jan - Nov 2025), Phase 2 (Oct 2025 - Oct 2026), and Phase 3 (TBD 2026/2027)
Diagram of the three phases of the Official Community Plan process: Phase 1 (Jan - Nov 2025), Phase 2 (Oct 2025 - Oct 2026), and Phase 3 (TBD 2026/2027)
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Engagement Overview

  • The project team advertised ways to get involved through social media, the View Royal E-Newsletter, posters, resident and business letters, stakeholder emails, and news paper advertisements.
  • The Westen Gateway Community Corridor survey, was open October 7 – November 12, 2025
Social media engagement metrics for Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) showing post counts, views, reach, and interactions
Social media engagement metrics for Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) showing post counts, views, reach, and interactions
Promotional poster for engagement opportunities including an online survey, community workshop, and open houses, alongside a map of the Western Gateway community corridor boundary
Promotional poster for engagement opportunities including an online survey, community workshop, and open houses, alongside a map of the Western Gateway community corridor boundary
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General Feedback (Survey)

What is your primary purpose for visiting or travelling through the Western Gateway?

  • Shopping, dining, or personal services (64%)

What do you Value about the Western Gateway?

  • Its role as a gateway between communities (53%)

What are the issues or challenges of the Western Gateway?

  • Heavy traffic and congestion (79%)

What challenges will the Western Gateway face in the future?

  • Traffic and congestion (93%)
Map identifying the Western Gateway area and its proximity to features like Thetis Lake Regional Park, Island Highway, and the Atkins Interchange
Map identifying the Western Gateway area and its proximity to features like Thetis Lake Regional Park, Island Highway, and the Atkins Interchange
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Existing Conditions & Future Priorities

How would you rate current conditions in the Western Gateway? 39% said current retail and services were poor.

Which of the following Mobility and Connectivity Improvements should be prioritized? 47% wanted upgrades to sidewalks and pedestrian crossings to improve safety and accessibility

Which of the following design features should be prioritized? 54% said landscaping and street trees should be incorporated; and 53% said that sidewalks should be widened, continuous, and accessible.

Map identifying the Western Gateway area and its proximity to features like Thetis Lake Regional Park, Island Highway, and the Atkins Interchange
Map identifying the Western Gateway area and its proximity to features like Thetis Lake Regional Park, Island Highway, and the Atkins Interchange
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Preferred Land Use Scenario

Survey Focus Group Workshop Open Houses Total Vote %
Sc. 1 (20) 34% (5) 83% (2) 6% 27%
Sc. 2 (24) 41% (1) 17% (14) 40% 39%
Sc. 3 (10) 17% (0) 0% (4) 11% 14%
Hybrid (4) 3% (0) 0% (13) 37% 17%
Don’t Like Any Scenario (1) 2% (0) 0% (2) 6% 3%
Map of Scenario 2 land use designations, including transit-oriented areas, neighborhood villages, and the employment corridor district
Map of Scenario 2 land use designations, including transit-oriented areas, neighborhood villages, and the employment corridor district
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Demographics

  • 86% of respondents live in View Royal
  • 30% of respondents said they live within the Wilfert neighbourhood
  • 18% of respondents are between the ages of 35 and 39 years old
  • 42% of respondents have moved to View Royal in the last 5 years
  • 32% of respondents found out about the survey online or through the Town’s website
  • 58% of respondents said that this was their first time participating in View Royal 2050
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Recommendation

THAT the report titled “Official Community Plan Review and Update: What We Heard Report #4 – Western Gateway Community Corridor Engagement” by the Senior Planner, dated December 12, 2025 be received for information.

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Extracted from: 2026 01 13 Committee of the Whole Meeting - Agenda - Pdf