Reports
GIBSONS RESIDENTS ASSEMBLY:
Recommendations for the Town of Gibsons' Official Community Plan
The Town of Gibsons Residents Assembly broke new ground in Spring 2024 as Canada’s first residents’ assembly tied to an Official Community Plan, as well as one of the smallest municipalities ever to host an assembly process. This assembly is a national and international case study offering possibilities for a more upstreamed, democratic and inclusive approach to community and land use planning.
Our report on the Gibsons Assembly details the assembly process and learnings, and explains how the feedback and insights from Assembly Members ultimately shaped a set of recommendations for the Town of Gibsons’ new OCP that reflect the values of their community and thoughtfully answer the question: “How can Gibsons best plan for the future and meet the housing needs of our growing population?”
Published: June 2024