Draft Vision Survey - View Royal 2050

View Royal 2050: Our Future View - Vision Survey

The Town is completing a review and update of its Official Community Plan between 2025 and 2026. An Official Community Plan is an important document that acts as a blueprint for our community; it serves an important role in our decision-making processes, related to land use, transportation, parks, environment, economic development, and more.

Your participation in the Vision Survey will help inform how we move forward with a preferred vision statement and goals. The project team has prepared this survey to provide an opportunity for you to have your say! Feedback that is received will be used to create a draft vision statement and goals, which will be incorporated into a 50% draft of the Official Community Plan. This 50% draft will be available for review in the spring of 2026.

Completion of this survey is optional and anonymous. You will not be asked for personal information to complete this survey. You are not required to complete all questions. Skipping questions or providing partial answers is okay. An incomplete survey is still valuable and may be submitted. The Town wants to hear from you, so be sure to have your say!

The survey will be open until 11:59 pm on TBD, 2025.

To demonstrate the Town's gratitude for your participation, you will be prompted to enter a draw to win one of three gift certificates to a local business in View Royal upon completion of the survey. Participation in this draw is optional. Prize winners will be contacted after the survey closes.

Disclaimer: The Town of View Royal is collecting information to inform the review and update of its Official Community Plan. Participation in this survey is not mandatory. As part of this process, the Town of View Royal is collecting limited personal information for data analysis with respect to engagement and consultation. The data collected will help identify gaps in potential participants in our community that are missing or underrepresented.

Vision Statement and Goals

The Official Community Plan sets a clear vision for the future through statements, policies, and objectives. View Royal's updated Official Community Plan will include a vision statement describing the kind of community residents want to see by 2050. Based on feedback from the community and Council, three draft vision statements have been prepared for your consideration. Please review the three draft vision statements below and let us know if we 'got it right'!

Draft Vision Statement Option 1

By 2050, View Royal is a desirable community to live, work, and play, that is identified by its distinct characterful neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The community is known for its pristine green spaces and is recognized as a local leader in climate action.

Draft Vision Statement Option 2

In 2050, View Royal is a thriving, welcoming community for all that live, work, and play here. Green space, amenities, and services are accessible to all, and are in close proximity to each neighbourhood. Thoughtful stewardship and climate action protect our natural environment for future generations. The Town offers a diverse and affordable range of housing options and economic development opportunities, while maintaining neighbourhood charm.

Draft Vision Statement Option 3

View Royal, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, is a flourishing community in 2050. Coastal and forested landscapes, commercial services, and recreational amenities are all within walking, rolling, cycling, or easy driving distance from each neighbourhood. Through thoughtful environmental stewardship and forward-thinking climate action, natural amenities are preserved for current and future generations. While retaining its charm, the Town provides diverse and affordable housing types and economic development opportunities, which enhance the overall community wellbeing. As a gateway community in the Greater Victoria region, living in View Royal is accessible and attractive for all.

1. Please identify which draft vision statement you prefer. Select one answer only

• Option 1
• Option 2
• Option 3
• I am not sure
• I do not like any option
• Other (please specify): _________________________________________________

2. Do you have any comments that you would like to provide on the draft vision statements? When providing a comment, please identify which vision statement you are referring to. Maximum of 300 characters

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Vision Statement and Goals

3. Draft Vision Goals The vision statement is supplemented with 11 draft goals, which aim to support the implementation of the vision. The draft goals aim to achieve the same goals and objectives of the 2011 Official Community Plan goals, but have the intent of improving on consistency, clarity, and have a renewed focus on issues that are most important to View Royal community members now. Please indicate your support for each of the goals in how they align with your vision of the future.

Mobility & Connectivity - Goal: Provide a wide variety of transportation options within a well-connected network to support mobilizing all ages and abilities.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Diverse & Affordable Housing - Goal: Provide diverse, attainable, and affordable housing types for all residents.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Growth Management & Community Character Preservation - Goal: Maintain the unique character of each neighbourhood as they grow.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Preserving & Protecting Natural Amenities - Goal: Preserve, protect, and expand the Town's natural assets and amenities.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Community Well-being - Goal: Enhance community well-being by providing safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces, while integrating and enhancing heritage, arts and culture into everyday life.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Community Safety & Security - Goal: Foster a safe and secure community to live, work, and play that is prepared for emergencies.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Climate Action & Resilience - Goal: Undertake climate adaption and mitigation efforts to support the community's resiliency.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Economic Development - Goal: Identify and incentivize opportunities for mixed-use and non-residential development to support local and regional economic priorities.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Reconciliation - Goal: Establish a strong relationship with Esquimalt and Songhees Nations to collaborate on key priorities and continue to advance the Town's reconciliation efforts.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Community Input & Governance - Goal: Ensure View Royal community members are meaningfully involved in the advancement of community goals and priorities.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

Regional Partnerships - Goal: Continue to strengthen the Town's relationships with Capital Regional District stakeholders, including member municipalities, community members to collaborate on regional matters.

• Strong Support
• Some Support
• No Support

4. Do you have any comments on the draft goals? When making a comment, please indicate which goal you are referring to.

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Tell Us About Yourself

The following questions help the project team understand who is participating in the survey and will be used for reporting and analysis to ensure we are hearing from everyone in our community.

5. What is your relationship with the Town of View Royal? (select all that apply):

• Resident of View Royal
• Business owner in View Royal
• Student at a school in View Royal
• Work in View Royal
• Shop in View Royal
• Access recreation or other activities in View Royal
• None of the above

6. What neighbourhood do you live in? (Use the neighbourhood map provided to assist in your answer):

Select one answer only

• Atkins
• Burnside
• Craigflower
• Harbour
• Helmcken
• Hospital
• Thetis
• Wilfert
• None of the above, resident of another community in the Capital Regional District
• None of the above, live in a community outside of the Capital Regional District

7. Please indicate your age group: Select one answer only

• 14 years and younger
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 to 89 years
• 90 to 94 years
• 95 to 99 years
• 100 years and over

8. What type of housing do you live in? Select one answer only

• Single detached house
• Duplex
• Townhouse/Rowhouse
• Apartment/Condo (fewer than 5 storeys)
• Apartment/Condo (more than 5 storeys)
• Secondary suite in a house
• Housing co-op
• Other (please specify): _________________________________________________

9. If you live in View Royal, does your household own or rent your home? Select one answer only

• Own
• Rent
• I don't live in View Royal
• Other (please specify): _________________________________________________

10. Please indicate if you self-identify with any of the groups below. Please select all that apply:

• I am Indigenous, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
• I identify as a visible minority or marginalized group
• I identify as a multi/bi-racial person
• I identify as 2LSGBTQ+
• I or someone in my household has a disability
• I or someone in my household was born outside of Canada
• I am new to Canada (moved to Canada within the last five years)
• I am new to View Royal (moved to View Royal in the last five years)
• English is not my first language
• I am a caregiver for children (includes parents, grand parent, foster parent, etc.)
• I am a caregiver for an aging parent or family member
• I identify as belonging to an equity-deserving group (equity-deserving communities are groups who face unequal access to opportunities, resources, funding, and support or who experience systemic discrimination and oppression)
• None of the above
• Other (please specify): _________________________________________________

11. How did you find out about this public engagement process? Select all that apply

• Town of View Royal website (viewroyal.ca)
• Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky)
• Council/Staff
• Local newspaper
• Town newsletter
• Word of mouth from a friend, family member, or colleague
• Other (please specify): _________________________________________________

12. Have you participated in any previous engagement activities for View Royal 2050? Please check all that apply.

• Vision and Guiding Principals Survey (January 24 to February 18)
• Community Growth Survey (March 7 to April 4)
• Business Mixer Workshop (March 6)
• In-person Land Use and Housing Workshop (March 8)
• One or more virtual Land Use and Housing Workshop (March 13)
• One or more in-person open house (March 8 or 12)
• Interacted with staff during a pop-up / out in the community
• Wrote a letter to staff or Council
• Attended an OCP Advisory Committee Meeting
• Asked a question on the project website (Engage View Royal: View Royal 2050)

Thank you!

Thank you for completing the Vision and Land Use Survey! If you have additional questions, please contact the project team at ocp@viewroyal.ca.

Prize Draw Entry

The Town is offering a grand prize for those who complete a Survey as part of the OCP Review and Update. Collection of your personal information will be required and will be completed under Section 26(D & E) of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). Information collected will be used solely for awarding a prize(s) to participants. A prize (s) of $15 will be awarded to a local business in View Royal. Collection of the prize must be in-person at View Royal Town Hall: 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria BC, V9B 1A6. To complete your entry, please fill in your information below. If you are 18 years or younger, please have a parent or guardian provide their information.

13. Name: _________________________________________________________________

14. Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

15. Email Address: __________________________________________________________