OCP Youth Survey Summary
Summary of results from a youth-specific survey conducted with students at Shoreline Community Middle School regarding the future of View Royal.
YOUTH SURVEY
During the first engagement touchpoint the project team administered a youth survey. The survey was open between February 21 and March 2. All responses were received from Shoreline Community Middle School. A total of 86 students from grades 6-8 (ages 10-14) participated.
Overall themes
- The top three favorite places for youth in View Royal are: home (11), Shoreline Community Middle School (8) and Portage Park (8).
- The top three responses respondents provided, that they thought was missing from View Royal are: Shopping (11), restaurants (9), and parks (9).
- The top three responses respondents provided, that they would like to change in View Royal are: housing (9), parks (9), and restaurants (7),
- The top three housing types that respondent’s thought we should have more of are: single-family home (35), housing co-ops (17), and apartment buildings (12).
- 61% of respondents live in View Royal.
- 24% of respondents live in the Craigflower neighbourhood, and 19% in the Helmcken neighbourhood.
- 62% of respondents live in a single-family home.
Survey results
Question 1: Let’s start by getting to know what makes View Royal special to you! Tell us about your favourite place in View Royal.
In total, respondents left 82 comments. The most prominent themes include:
- Home (11)
- Shoreline Middle School (8)
- Portage Park (7)
- Parks (7)
- Thetis Lake (7)
Question 2: Now that you have written about your favourite place in View Royal, can you think of something that might be missing to make it even better?
In total, respondents left 85 comments. The most prominent themes include:
- Shopping (11)
- Restaurants (9)
- Parks (9)
- Playgrounds (8)
- Recreation Centre (6)
Question 3: Now imagine that you are 20 years older than you are now and you are about to become the Mayor of View Royal. You have some big decisions to make! As Mayor, what are some things you would change about View Royal?
In total, respondents left 84 comments. The most prominent themes include:
- Housing (9)
- Parks (9)
- Restaurants (7)
- Shopping (7)
- School improvements (6)
Question 4: The Town is expected to grow a lot over the next 20 years. We need to make sure there’s enoguh room for everyone to live and play. What kinds of homes do you think we should have more of in View Royal?
Question 5: Do you live in View Royal?
Question 6: What neighbourhood do you live in?
Question 7: What type of house do you live in?
Next Steps
The input received through this engagement touchpoint (Phase 1: Visioning) will help shape the updated OCP vision statement and guiding principles for the Town. A draft vision statement and guiding principles will be presented to the community, OCP Review Advisory Committee, and Council later in the spring of 2025. At this point, additional opportunities to provide feedback online or in-person will be available.