Official Community Plan - District of North Vancouver

Community Services, Programs,
and Facilities
6.3
The District’s objective is to provide, facilitate and support a range of community programs and
social services that meet the needs the community. Most citizens need community support
and social services at some point in their lives. A strong network of community programs and
services for children, youth, adults, families, seniors, at risk populations, and those with a
range of abilities and means, supports individuals and a healthy community.
Policies
1. Facilitate the delivery of accessible community services and social programs to meet the current
and future needs of all District residents
2. Plan and support initiatives for an age and disability-friendly community
3. Facilitate the provision of accessible services, programs, and facilities that encourage seniors and
people with disabilities to function independently
4. Promote the establishment and maintenance of affordable quality child care services
5. Support orientation and community services for welcoming new immigrants
6. Support the creation of a network of community hubs to provide services to residents in a
coordinated and cost effective manner
7. Support the role of schools as neighbourhood centres of learning with comprehensive and
integrated community facilities and services
8. Encourage the retention of sufficient space in surplus public facilities (schools, churches,
recreation centres) to meet changing community needs (such as adult daycare, childcare)
9. Explore and pursue a variety of governance and partnership models regarding service delivery
within municipal buildings
10. Enhance programming and service connections between outdoor and indoor community facilities
11. Support civic and community partners with resources, information sharing and collaboration in the
achievement of District objectives
12. Encourage sustainable, local food systems through initiatives such as promotion of healthy, local
foods and food production, and the facilitation of community gardens, farmers markets, urban
agriculture initiatives in appropriate locations
13. Integrate opportunities for urban agriculture in planning Town and Village centres
14. Collaborate with Vancouver Coastal Health and other community partners in their efforts to provide
increased access for all members of the community to safe, nutritious food
15. Develop a food policy that defines the District’s vision and commitment to facilitating a food system
that supports long-term community and environmental health
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