Regional Growth Strategy

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We are developing our first Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) for the region. It's a long-range, high-level plan that will help us better understand and prepare for the potential changes we can expect over the next 20 years with a growing population, new service demands, the regional economy, and a changing climate.

Over the summer, the Peace River Regional District staff and the supporting consultant team travelled between communities throughout the region. We have created a What We Heard Report to summarize all the engagement we have done up to this point - both in person and online. Was presented to the Regional Board on November 7, 2024 and is attached in our documents section for those interested in viewing the work we have done so far.

We are now in Phase 3 of the project. A draft RGS is in development that incorporates what we heard from outreach and engagement in earlier project phases. Watch for more updates as we move into the fall and develop the draft for review by the project Steering Committee and PRRD Board.



PROJECT PARTNERS


We are developing our first Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) for the region. It's a long-range, high-level plan that will help us better understand and prepare for the potential changes we can expect over the next 20 years with a growing population, new service demands, the regional economy, and a changing climate.

Over the summer, the Peace River Regional District staff and the supporting consultant team travelled between communities throughout the region. We have created a What We Heard Report to summarize all the engagement we have done up to this point - both in person and online. Was presented to the Regional Board on November 7, 2024 and is attached in our documents section for those interested in viewing the work we have done so far.

We are now in Phase 3 of the project. A draft RGS is in development that incorporates what we heard from outreach and engagement in earlier project phases. Watch for more updates as we move into the fall and develop the draft for review by the project Steering Committee and PRRD Board.



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  • Project Updates

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    What We Heard report is now available!

    We're excited to share the What We Heard Report!

    This report summarizes the work completed to date and most importantly, what we heard through Phases 1 & 2 of public engagement. The project is currently on track and we are working on preparing the Draft Regional Growth Strategy for public feedback in 2025!


    Key findings

    Respondents were asked to rank the top four regional issues that were most important to them from a list provided in the survey. The four bolded issues were clearly prioritized above the bottom four.

    1. Regional Economy
    2. Housing and Affordability
    3. Agriculture and Food Security
    4. Public Health and Safety
    5. Transportation
    6. Parks and Natural Areas
    7. Regional District Services
    8. Climate Change and Resilience

    Common themes

    In Phase 1, the following key themes emerged as important to residents in Phase 1 (listed in no specific order):

    • Rural character and voice
    • Quality of life and affordability
    • Regional economy
    • Regional services and communications
    • Climate


    In Phase 2, the following key themes emerged as important to residents in Phase 1 (listed in no specific order):

    • Building local capacity and resiliency
    • Affordability and affordable housing availability
    • Transportation infrastructure
    • Water conservation, access and management
    • There is a desire for more rural and agricultural presence and inclusion
    • Food security
    • Developing and expanding amenities


    Regional Profile is now available!

    The Regional Profile is now available for review. This background document takes a look at current trends in the region and outlines some potential policy topics that will be refined through the upcoming public engagement sessions.

    We have also developed 4 fact sheets based on the topics that are at the forefront of people's minds based on engagement so far. The topics are (in no order):

Page last updated: 13 Nov 2024, 03:43 PM