As our population grows and communities change, people can take it for granted that water will flow, toilets will flush, and new streets and parks will be built. Assuming everything will just work is a good thing, but there is a lot that goes on that many people may not be aware of. In Metro Vancouver, we have access to high-quality data models that help us make better-informed decisions about how we plan for the future.
There are 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver. We know that planning for the future requires looking at both the regional and local levels. As a result, local governments in Metro Vancouver have primarily tasked the Regional District with creating data models to help plan for the future. These models provide both regional-level and neighbourhood-level information.
The key data models used by local governments, TransLink, and the Regional District are as follows.
- Immigration Model - Models growth within the region based on past settlement patterns.
- Behavioural Model - Models where and what types of housing people want, including size, tenure (rent/own), and type (attached/detached).
- Growth Projections Models - Models future population, employment, and housing units required based on immigration and behavioural models.
- Land Use Model - Forecast land-use requirements based on the growth projections models.
- 3D Urban Form Model - Used in conjunction with the land use model to help visualize the future built form, including building heights and lot coverage.
No models are perfect, many factors can impact future growth, such as federal immigration numbers. City plans throughout our region, including Langley City's Official Community Plan, utilize these regional models to inform future planning decisions.
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