Our Vancouver - Comprehensive Plan 2045

The City is working together with community members (you!) to create Our Vancouver, an updated comprehensive plan that will guide the city’s growth and development over the next 20 years.

The City of Vancouver’s Comprehensive Plan provides the overall long-term vision and policy direction to manage the built and natural environment in Vancouver and provide necessary public facilities to achieve our shared vision. As demographic changes, market conditions, community priorities and other factors have shifted since the comprehensive plan was last updated in 2011, it’s necessary to re-imagine the existing growth strategy through the comprehensive plan update. As part of this, Our Vancouver will need to plan for at least 38,000 additional housing units (about 44% more than we have now) over the next 20 years to maintain our community’s livability and affordability.

What's Happening Now

As part of this effort, two different land use possibility maps were created that represent the range of ways that Vancouver can grow and develop to help achieve our community's vision, and a final map will be created that combines features from both maps. Click the button below to explore the land use possibilities and look up the different kinds of development that could be possible for your neighborhood!

What's Next

• In late March / early April 2025, you will have the opportunity to comment on a draft report that describes the potential environmental impacts of the land use possibility maps.
  • The feedback you provide will shape the final map and plan for Vancouver’s growth and development
• The City will be actively involving the community in multiple ways, responding to questions, and listening to your feedback.
• Based on the environmental report, feedback from community members, alignment with City policy priorities, and direction from the City Council, a final map will be created that combines features from both land use possibilities.

Get Involved

• Explore the land use possibilities.
• Sign-up for email updates and follow @VancouverUS on social media to be notified when the draft environmental impact statement is published.
• Contact us to have the project team present about the land use possibilities at your meeting or event. We can work with you to create a presentation based on your community’s needs.

Questions? Visit our FAQ page or email us at OurVancouver2045@cityofvancouver.us.