Forces of Change

Vancouver: A City Built For Change

The Vancouver City Planning Commission has chosen to challenge the City's resilience to change. How ready is Vancouver for new societal, economic and environmental factors? Vancouver is already leading edge in the sustainable development field advocating for walkable, transit-oriented communities, environmental technologies and high density housing; and strives to achieve even higher sustainability standards, encouraging LEED™ rated buildings, green design and new housing options.

Creating an adaptable, resilient city is not just about densifying. It's also about quality, a multi-purpose public realm and buildings, neighbourhood flexibility and the ability to integrate environmental technologies over time. It is also about expanding
the development horizon. The City needs to challenge current policies, plans and visions to ensure that adaptability is built-in.

The following issues are likely to affect the City of Vancouver over the next decades:

- Climate Change
- Energy Scarcity
- Food Security
- Population Growth
- Affordability
- Economic Development
- Sustainability
- Livability
- Social Equity
- Public Realm