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 (2011)
Involves focused engagement with key stakeholders. This phase concludes with a draft OCP presented to Council for consideration in early 2011.
Phase 5: Public Review and Adoption (2012)
Involves a full public review of the draft plan. Stay tuned for opportunities to learn more about the proposed new Official Community Plan.
