Growing Livable Neighbourhoods

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The City is updating the tools we use to plan our communities in response to provincial housing changes. These tools include our Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. As we plan for future growth, we're committed to keeping our city welcoming, friendly and vibrant.

The City is currently exploring two strategies to grow in a livable way: One way to do this is to add more low-density homes, which have also been called multiplex, "gentle infill housing" or “missing middle” housing that include up to 6 units on a property. Low-density houses might look like laneway houses, townhouses, duplexes or fourplexes. Another strategy the City is taking is to rezone some City-owned lands, to plan for future higher-density developments.

We invite you to learn about the ways the City is planning to grow, and help staff understand the look and feel that makes housing livable in North Vancouver neighbourhoods.


Why are we engaging?

Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Government imposed changes that require municipalities to update zoning and planning tools to improve housing availability over the next 20 years. For more information about the changes, please visit the City's webpage on provincial legislative changes.


How can I participate?

In July 2025, the City conducted a series of community engagement activities that included 6 pop-ups, a Community Workshop, a Town Hall meeting, and an online survey. These activities are now closed and City staff are analyzing the data collected through engagement. These results will soon be posted to Let's Talk in the form of a What We Heard report.

To stay up to date about upcoming opportunities and reporting, subscribe for updates in the "Stay Informed" box at the top right corner of this page.


Questions?

Please reach out to the project team at zoningupdate@cnv.org. You can also leave us your email in the "Stay Informed" box at the top of this page to receive future project updates.


Last updated: August 11, 2025

The City is updating the tools we use to plan our communities in response to provincial housing changes. These tools include our Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. As we plan for future growth, we're committed to keeping our city welcoming, friendly and vibrant.

The City is currently exploring two strategies to grow in a livable way: One way to do this is to add more low-density homes, which have also been called multiplex, "gentle infill housing" or “missing middle” housing that include up to 6 units on a property. Low-density houses might look like laneway houses, townhouses, duplexes or fourplexes. Another strategy the City is taking is to rezone some City-owned lands, to plan for future higher-density developments.

We invite you to learn about the ways the City is planning to grow, and help staff understand the look and feel that makes housing livable in North Vancouver neighbourhoods.


Why are we engaging?

Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Government imposed changes that require municipalities to update zoning and planning tools to improve housing availability over the next 20 years. For more information about the changes, please visit the City's webpage on provincial legislative changes.


How can I participate?

In July 2025, the City conducted a series of community engagement activities that included 6 pop-ups, a Community Workshop, a Town Hall meeting, and an online survey. These activities are now closed and City staff are analyzing the data collected through engagement. These results will soon be posted to Let's Talk in the form of a What We Heard report.

To stay up to date about upcoming opportunities and reporting, subscribe for updates in the "Stay Informed" box at the top right corner of this page.


Questions?

Please reach out to the project team at zoningupdate@cnv.org. You can also leave us your email in the "Stay Informed" box at the top of this page to receive future project updates.


Last updated: August 11, 2025

  • Engagement opportunities (July 2025)

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    There are a number of ways you can help shape decisions about new housing and the City's planning tools. Choose the format and content that is of most interest to you!

    1. Engagement pop-ups
    Join City staff to help define how we ensure that low density housing can be designed in a way that neighbourhoods retain their character and remain friendly, welcoming and vibrant. Stop by whenever convenient and stay as long as you want! Join us:

    • Thursday, July 10th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- Outside the Polygon Gallery (101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver)
    • Saturday, July 12th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. -- Mahon Park, near the splash park, North Vancouver
    • Sunday, July 13th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Moodyville Park, North Vancouver
    • Monday, July 14th, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. -- North Vancouver City Library (120 14th St W, North Vancouver)
    • **NEW -- Monday, July 28th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Civic Plaza (141 14th St W, North Vancouver)
    • **NEW -- Thursday, July 31st, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -- Civic Plaza (141 14th St W, North Vancouver)

    2. Community workshop
    In this 1.5-hour workshop, City staff invite members of the community to learn about the CNV's planning tools, strategies for livable growth, and help shape the way in which our low-density neighbourhoods look and feel.

    • Tuesday, July 22nd, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 W 1st St, North Vancouver), Anchor Room

    3. Town Hall meeting
    This meeting is a legislative requirement and will follow a traditional town hall format. City staff will share a presentation, which includes information about proposed changes to the City's Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and other planning tools, and respond to questions.

    • Thursday, July 24th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 W 1st St, North Vancouver), Shoreline Room

    4. Online survey
    Between July 10th and 31st, 2025, the digital survey is available to provide your feedback on livable growth in the City.

    Accessibility information

    For more information about the physical spaces and accessibility considerations where the Community Workshop and Town Hall will be held, please click here for the Accessibility Info Sheet for John Braithwaite Community Centre.

Page last updated: 11 Aug 2025, 09:50 AM