Regional Growth Strategy

The Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is a strategic plan enabled by the Local Government Act that provides an overarching planning framework for coordinating the activities of local and provincial governments, guiding long-term regional growth. 

The high-level policy plan covers a wide range of topics including transit, housing, parks, and natural areas, economic development, and environmental issues from a regional perspective. 

Fraser Valley Future 2050

Adopted by the FVRD Board in April 2024, RGS: Fraser Valley Future 2050 builds on the strengths of the previous Regional Growth Strategy by incorporating new legislation, best practices, emerging regional concerns, and shifting priorities.

The updated RGS includes a greater emphasis on climate action, collaboration among all levels of government, and is a better reflection of the needs, contributions, and significance of the many First Nations whose territories the FVRD is located within.

The plan maintains a shared vision for the future, informed by considerable engagement with residents, member municipalities, First Nations, the Province, and neighbouring regional districts.

Regional Context

Following the adoption of a Regional Growth Strategy (RGS), each member municipality must update the Regional Context Statement (RCS) in its Official Community Plan (OCP) to demonstrate alignment with the RGS. If an OCP is not yet aligned, the RCS must outline how alignment will be achieved over time.

In accordance with Section 446 of the Local Government Act, all Regional Context Statements must be submitted within two years of the RGS being adopted or significantly amended.

The FVRD Board must review and approve each RCS to ensure consistency with Fraser Valley Future 2050. To support this process, the FVRD has developed a guide to assist member municipalities in preparing their Regional Context Statements ahead of the April 25, 2026 deadline.

Our Progress

Monitoring and evaluating the progress and issues related to RGS goals and policies is an important aspect of RGS implementation.

The RGS monitoring program uses key indicators to help monitor and evaluate important regional issues. 

Read the latest RGS monitoring report or visit the RGS monitoring website to learn more.

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Contact Us

Do you have comments, questions, or ideas related to the Regional Growth Strategy? Please contact us at stratplan@fvrd.ca.