The City of Richmond is calling on residents to provide their feedback on phase two of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Targeted Update draft strategic directions. Help shape Richmond’s future growth by providing input by Sunday, July 20, 2025. 

“As Richmond continues to evolve, it is vital our community plays an active role in defining its future,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “The Official Community Plan provides the framework guiding how we grow and adapt. I encourage every resident to get involved in this important update by sharing their perspectives, so together we can ensure Richmond remains a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable city for generations to come.”

The City is seeking input on draft strategic directions designed to support Richmond’s growth as a resilient, equitable, adaptable and complete community. The focus will be on four interrelated target areas: housing affordability, community equity, environmental protection and enhancement, and climate mitigation and adaptation. 

Since the OCP’s adoption in 2012, the importance of addressing these critical issues has steadily increased, making residents’ feedback essential to refining the strategic directions and policies that will guide the city’s development over the next 25 years.

There are several ways to participate:

Online: 

• Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to learn more about the OCP update, view the open house display boards, learn about the first phase of engagement, and complete an online survey
  
• The survey submission deadline is Sunday, July 20, 2025

In-person open houses:

• Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 to 8:30pm at Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street (drop-in)
  
• Saturday, June 21 from 10:00am to 9:00pm at CF Richmond Centre, 6551 No. 3 Road (drop-in, near Old Navy)
  
• Tuesday, June 24 from noon to 2:30pm and 6:00 to 8:30pm at City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road (drop-in, with staff presentations at 1:00pm and 7:00pm)
  
• Wednesday, June 25 from 6:00 to 8:30pm at Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive (drop-in)
  
• Wednesday, July 2 from 4:30 to 7:00pm at South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road (drop-in)
  
• Thursday, July 3 from 11:00am to 1:30pm at Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Road (drop-in)
  
• Wednesday July 9 from 4:30 to 7:00pm at Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue (drop-in)

The OCP display boards will be available for viewing in the City Hall Galleria during business hours from Wednesday, June 11 to Friday, July 18, 2025.

Phase one of the OCP Targeted Update began in September 2024, raising awareness and gathering high-level feedback and insights into what residents value about Richmond and possible areas of improvement. This phase two engagement builds upon that feedback, presenting draft strategic directions that will inform updated policies and shape the city for years to come.

Resident’s input will help ensure the city’s growth is inclusive, sustainable and responsive to the needs of all.

For more information on how to participate, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/ocp2050-phase2 or email communityplanning@richmond.ca. For more information on the OCP, visit richmond.ca/ocp-update.