Backgrounders
Read about the most pressing issues facing Squamish today via these background papers. Learn about current trends and initiatives, what the current OCP says on each topic, and challenges and opportunities we face. Links to supporting plans are also available within each document.
Growth Management: Long-Term Development Phasing-Policy Alternatives (Discussion Draft - May 2017).
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Projects & Initiatives
- > All Ages and Abilities Transportation Route Study
- > Brennan Park Recreation Centre Upgrades
- > Downtown Squamish Viewscape Study
- > Infrastructure Improvements - Building Our Future
- > Community Digital Strategy
- > Wildfire Hazard Regulations
- > Parking Downtown
- > Off-Leash Dogs - Pilot Project
- > Eagle Viewing Area / Siyich'em Reserve Dike Master Plan
- > Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Planning Process
- > Heritage Management Strategy
- > Housing
- > Garibaldi Springs Park
- > Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough Culvert Replacement
- > Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough – Dike Upgrade
- > Land Development Procedures Bylaw Update
- > Landfill Lateral Expansion
- > Mamquam Blind Channel (MBC) Long-Term Maintenance and Dredging Strategy
- > Mamquam Road Sewer Upgrades - Phase 2 (October 17 - December 16)
- > Mamquam Ring Road Repairs and Upgrade
- > Mount Garibaldi Cemetery Master Plan
- > North Crumpit Neighbourhood Planning Process
- > Oceanfront Peninsula Main Road (R-20)
- > Pedestrian Bridge – Mamquam Blind Channel
- > Real Estate and Facilities Master Plan
- > Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation Program
- > Second Downtown Entrance
- > Seniors Recreation Programming Engagement
- > Short-Term Rentals Review
- > Solid Waste Utility Bylaw Update
- > Squamish Adventure Centre Revitalization project
- > Sustainable Stormwater Service Delivery Plan (SSSDP)
- > Technology Transformation Program
- > Transportation Master Plan
- > Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements
- > Miyiwts Park (Waterfont Landing)
- > Wayfinding Project
- > X̱wún̓eḵw Park Sea Dike
- > Completed Projects
- Strategic Plan
- Local Government Awareness Week 2023 - May 14 to 20
- RFP & Tender Opportunities