Phased Approach

The Official Community Plan update process uses a phased approach, designed to create as much community engagement as possible. During and after each phase, staff will report the results of community input to Whistler Council, thereby shaping the updated Official Community Plan.

If your time is limited, the phased approach allows you to choose the best time to check in and have your say. Getting involved with the OCP Update is easier than you think. Click here to get involved!

The OCP update process includes six phases, which will be completed from January 2010 to May 2011.

Phase 1 - January to March 2010

• Project scoping

Phase 2 - April 2010

• Meet with Council
• Confirm timeframe
• Confirm work plan

Phase 3 - April to August 2010

• Review current RMOW policies and strategies
• Policy and plan gap analysis
• Council workshop
• Develop Community Advisory Group
• Initiate community engagement
• Issues identification and recommendations
• Consultant studies undertaken
• Report to Council

Phase 4 - September to December 2010

• Review consultant studies
• "Made in Whistler" OCP alternatives
• Community feedback
• OCP Community Working Groups
• Update Whistler2020 Descriptions of Success
• Report to Council

Phase 5 - January to March 2011

• Prepare draft OCP
• Draft mapping
• Community workshops to review draft OCP
• Report to Council

Phase 6 - April 2011

• Statutory approval process
• Submit regional context statement to Squamish Lillooet Regional District
• Pubic hearing
• Provincial approvals
• Ministerial approval

Have your say! Email [email protected] with your ideas and comments on the Official Community Plan update. Take a few minutes to complete the OCP Website Questionnaire. Your feedback will help us to improve this site.