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Phase 2 Vision Survey – Engagement Summary Report Now Available
The engagement summary report for the Phase 2 Vision Survey is now available. The survey, which was available online from October 17 to 31, 2024, was created to explore property owners’ hopes and concerns for the future of the island and to check in with the community to understand whether the 2007 OCP’s vision and goals remain relevant today.
To ensure the protection of respondents’ privacy and personal information, qRD staff are currently reviewing all of the survey responses and redacting any information that could be used to identify an individual or a group. The redacted responses will be made available at a later date.
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An Official Community Plan (OCP) sets out a long-term vision for a community and establishes community goals and policies for achieving that vision. An OCP provides a policy framework to guide land use and development decision-making of the regional district, other government agencies, and landowners. The current Savary Island OCP is almost 20 years old and is due for an update.
The OCP update is a process for Savary Island residents to set the future vision for the Island! This is an opportunity to discuss what the people of Savary Island want for the future.
Key Messages:
- We are at the beginning of the process to update the Savary Island Community Plan (OCP). No decisions or directions have been set as we are still in the community exploration and visioning phase.
- Community feedback received throughout the process will help to inform key directions for OCP goals, objectives, and policies.
- Existing technical reports (e.g. coastal flood mapping, slope hazard study, groundwater study) and best practices are important background information which will be explored with the community and help to inform key directions for land use.
- Please stay tuned to our upcoming events and get involved in the process. We want to hear from you!
Meetings will be held virtually and in-person in the main qRD Boardroom (#201-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River BC).
Next Meeting: TBD
No engagement opportunities available at this time.
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Past Engagement
Open House and Farmer’s Market (August 26 & 27)
The project team hosted an on-island open house and attended the last Farmer’s Market of the season to let people know about the project and get a sense of what community members envision for Savary.
Phase 2 – Online Vision Survey (October 17-31)
The engagement summary report for the Phase 2 Vision Survey is now available. The survey, which was available from October 17 to 31, 2024, was created to explore property owners’ hopes and concerns for the future of the island and to check in with the community to understand whether the 2007 OCP’s vision and goals remain relevant today.
To ensure the protection of respondents’ privacy and personal information, qRD staff are currently reviewing all of the survey responses and redacting any information that could be used to identify an individual or a group. The redacted responses will be made available at a later date.
Project Introduction Webinar (December 5, 2024)
The qRD hosted a webinar on December 5, 2024, to introduce the Savary Island Community Plan Review & Update, go over the project timeline, and answer questions from the public. A recording of the webinar is available below.
Online Group Discussions (February 18-20, 2025)
Between February 18 and 20, the project team hosted three online group discussions to hear from Savary community members about how to address the Island’s most pressing challenges.
Thank you to everyone who attended! The presentation slides used during the discussions are linked below. A report summarizing what we heard at these sessions will be made available at a later date.
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