South Highlands Local Area Plan: Let's Talk!
Welcome to the Engagement Hub for the South Highlands Local Area Plan (SHLAP)!
We want to know your vision for the future of the South Highlands.
- See below for Project Updates
- The Visioning Survey and Big Ideas is now closed, but stay tuned for our next survey (February)
- Ask a Question about the project
- Scroll down to see to view project information (right side), including Key Dates, Project Lifecycle, and Project Documents.
Please, Sign Up to get involved and Subscribe to receive email updates about engagement opportunities and project progress.
Welcome to the Engagement Hub for the South Highlands Local Area Plan (SHLAP)!
We want to know your vision for the future of the South Highlands.
- See below for Project Updates
- The Visioning Survey and Big Ideas is now closed, but stay tuned for our next survey (February)
- Ask a Question about the project
- Scroll down to see to view project information (right side), including Key Dates, Project Lifecycle, and Project Documents.
Please, Sign Up to get involved and Subscribe to receive email updates about engagement opportunities and project progress.
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Happy New Year!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link06 Jan 2021Happy New Year from the Project Team! We look forward to hearing more from you in 2021.
On November 30, we hosted an online Stakeholder Workshop. A summary of the event can be found here, along with the overview presentation.
On January 19 and February 10, the next Task Force meetings will be held, in which we will review a draft set of Preliminary Plan Directions.
In late February, we will launch our second Community Survey on the Preliminary Plan Directions – as a way to test the outcomes of the project, so far.
Stay tuned for updates and a link to the Plan Directions Survey.
You can also visit the District website for the latest meeting documents (e.g., agendas, summaries, and draft Preliminary Directions).
Happy New Year from the Project Team! We look forward to hearing more from you in 2021.
On November 30, we hosted an online Stakeholder Workshop. A summary of the event can be found here, along with the overview presentation.
On January 19 and February 10, the next Task Force meetings will be held, in which we will review a draft set of Preliminary Plan Directions.
In late February, we will launch our second Community Survey on the Preliminary Plan Directions – as a way to test the outcomes of the project, so far.
Stay tuned for updates and a link to the Plan Directions Survey.
You can also visit the District website for the latest meeting documents (e.g., agendas, summaries, and draft Preliminary Directions).
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Project Update – November, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link20 Nov 2020The Visioning Survey is now closed – a big 'thank you' to all of those who participated.
These are the next steps in the project process:
- November 30 – Stakeholder Workshop to further explore solutions and scenarios for the area;
- December/January – Project Team will identify early themes and directions based on analyses and engagement input to date;
- January/February – Plan Directions Survey will harvest community input on early directions for the LAP;
- Late Winter – What We Heard report summarizing all of the community engagement to date;
- Early Spring – Development of Draft LAP and further feedback opportunities.
Thank you and stay safe over the holidays.
The Visioning Survey is now closed – a big 'thank you' to all of those who participated.
These are the next steps in the project process:
- November 30 – Stakeholder Workshop to further explore solutions and scenarios for the area;
- December/January – Project Team will identify early themes and directions based on analyses and engagement input to date;
- January/February – Plan Directions Survey will harvest community input on early directions for the LAP;
- Late Winter – What We Heard report summarizing all of the community engagement to date;
- Early Spring – Development of Draft LAP and further feedback opportunities.
Thank you and stay safe over the holidays.
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Visioning Survey – We Want to Hear from You!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link22 Oct 2020In the initial survey window, we heard from some Highlands residents about their vision for the future of the South Highlands.
But, we still want to hear from you!
Common themes and directions, so far, include:
- Protecting groundwater and surface water
- Requiring innovative green development
- Conserving forested areas and maintaining wildlife corridors
- Finding ways to mitigate heavy truck traffic on Millstream Road
- Creating/enhancing off-road routes for walking and cycling
- Supporting the creation of local businesses and gathering places (e.g., market, cafe)
We have extended the survey window until November 18, 2020.
Have your say!
In the initial survey window, we heard from some Highlands residents about their vision for the future of the South Highlands.
But, we still want to hear from you!
Common themes and directions, so far, include:
- Protecting groundwater and surface water
- Requiring innovative green development
- Conserving forested areas and maintaining wildlife corridors
- Finding ways to mitigate heavy truck traffic on Millstream Road
- Creating/enhancing off-road routes for walking and cycling
- Supporting the creation of local businesses and gathering places (e.g., market, cafe)
We have extended the survey window until November 18, 2020.
Have your say!
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Project Launch Event – September 23, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkPhase 2 of the South Highlands Local Area Plan (SHLAP) is underway! In this phase, the plan will actually be created – through iterative rounds of research, public engagement, and writing... until we collectively get it right.
Join us for the Project Launch on September 23, 2020 (*registration required)
What: SHLAP Project Launch Open House
Where: Highlands Community Hall
When: 4:00pm-4:40pm | 5:00-5:40pm | 6:00-6:40pm
How: Event registration required, due to COVID19 protocols
Please, contact the District to register for your preferred timeslot – info@highlands.ca or (250) 474-1773Phase 2 of the South Highlands Local Area Plan (SHLAP) is underway! In this phase, the plan will actually be created – through iterative rounds of research, public engagement, and writing... until we collectively get it right.
Join us for the Project Launch on September 23, 2020 (*registration required)
What: SHLAP Project Launch Open House
Where: Highlands Community Hall
When: 4:00pm-4:40pm | 5:00-5:40pm | 6:00-6:40pm
How: Event registration required, due to COVID19 protocols
Please, contact the District to register for your preferred timeslot – info@highlands.ca or (250) 474-1773
Key Dates
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September 23 2020
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September 23 → November 18 2020
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November 30 2020
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January 19 2021
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February 10 2021
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Lifecycle
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PHASE 1 (Winter/Spring 2020)
South Highlands Local Area Plan: Let's Talk! has finished this stageA series of Task Force meetings helped to establish the LAP area, process, and topics for the main LAP project ('Phase 2').
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BACKGROUND ANALYSIS (Summer 2020)
South Highlands Local Area Plan: Let's Talk! has finished this stageA technical review of existing conditions to understand the context and identify key opportunities and challenges.
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VISIONING & DIRECTIONS (Fall 2020)
South Highlands Local Area Plan: Let's Talk! is currently at this stageA series of online and in-person engagements will generate and harvest ideas for the future, and then identify preliminary directions for the LAP.
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DRAFT DEVELOPMENT (Winter 2021)
this is an upcoming stage for South Highlands Local Area Plan: Let's Talk!Based on public feedback on preliminary directions, a draft LAP will be developed.
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PLAN REFINEMENT (Spring 2021)
this is an upcoming stage for South Highlands Local Area Plan: Let's Talk!Based on public feedback on the draft LAP, the final LAP will be iteratively refined.
The final SHLAP will be presented to District Council at a public meeting.
Who's Listening
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Phone (250) 474-1773 Email lbeckett@highlands.ca -
Phone (778) 967-2575 Email evan@barefootplanning.com
Documents
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SHLAP Project Launch Event - Presentation Boards.pdf (9.36 MB) (pdf)
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SHLAP Background Summary Report (15.7 MB) (pdf)
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SHLAP Study Area Map (1.95 MB) (pdf)
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SHLAP Phase 2 Terms of Reference (4.49 MB) (pdf)
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SHLAP – Overall Project Terms of Reference (926 KB) (pdf)
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Highlands OCP Land Use Map (415 KB) (pdf)
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Feb 10 - 2021-02-03_SHLAP - Preliminary Directions.pdf (2.91 MB) (pdf)
COVID19 Response
The District of Highlands is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is following Provincial health recommendations, implementing measures such as indoor capacity limits, designated one-way traffic, physical distancing, routine cleaning practices, no sharing tools and food, contactless registration and public input options, and physical barriers where needed.