Process
There are four phases to the development of Victoria’s new community plan:
Phase 1: Project Initiation and Background Research (October 2009 – February 2010)
A series of discussion papers, backgrounders, and community profiles will lay the foundation four community discussions. A project website and communications tools will be developed to inform and hear from the community.
Phase 2: Community Engagement and Exploration of Concepts (February – June 2010)
A number of public engagement opportunities will be available to explore potential directions Victoria could take in the future.
Engagement opportunities include two large discussion forums, community-led Community Circles and a variety of public meetings. The background research developed in Phase One will support informed discussions about various topic areas.
Phase 3: Information Analysis and Plan Drafting (July – October 2010)
Involves examining and analyzing background research, policy studies, and engagement feedback to develop a draft plan.
Engagement activities in this phase will be mostly limited to an internal City staff technical review.
Phase 4: Draft Plan Review and Refinement (November 2010 – January 2011)
Focuses on initial plan review activities and will close the loop with the community through activities such as public open houses and web-based reviews.
Will conclude with a draft OCP presented to Council for consideration in January 2011.
