OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 4052 ... - District of Mission

The growth pressures experienced in the Fraser Valley Regional District arespread across its member communities, including the District of Mission, asevidenced by the community’s rate of population growth. According toStatistics Canada, Mission experienced a 2.5% increase in populationbetween 1996 and 2001. Mission’s attractive quality of life, urban and ruralliving experiences, and spectacular natural setting, continue to act asattractions for newcomers to the community.1.3 Vision and Goals for the FutureLooking ahead to the future, the vision for the District of Mission is asfollows:Mission is a healthy community that has a balance of residential, commercial, andindustrial land uses, amongst an abundance of parkland and natural open space. Itis known as a community-oriented, affordable, and safe community. Mission has amix of housing types, offering choices to people of all incomes, lifestyles, and agegroups. Community neighbourhoods reflect principles of sustainable development.The downtown is a vibrant place with a distinct identity that attracts residents andvisitors in search of unique shopping and living experiences. The number of localindustries and jobs has increased over the years to allow more residents to live andwork in Mission. Natural and cultural resources provide recreation and tourismopportunities that have contributed to the attractive quality of life and the stronglocal economy.The overall purpose of the updated OCP is to provide a policy frameworkthat contributes to the sustainable growth and development of Mission,while strengthening individual and collective well-being through balancedand integrated actions that are mindful of social, cultural, economic, andenvironmental attributes of the community.The goals of the OCP are designed to reflect the diverse attributes of thecommunity, keeping in mind the principles of sustainability. The OCP’sgoals are summarized as follows:• To achieve sustainable growth; balancing economic, environmentaland social principles• To increase the number of local employment and shoppingopportunities through commercial and industrial development• To manage the natural environment• To develop housing alternatives which reflect the diverse needs ofthe community’s current and future residents• To ensure that development provides public spaces, open spaces,and parkland that contribute to the value of the public realm• To enhance transportation choice through the development andenhancement of an integrated, multi-modal transportation systemDistrict of MissionOfficial Community Plan – adopted July 28, 2008Introduction3