How We Grow

How we grow. Our opportunity and challenge.

We're blessed to live in a magnificent place. And that means that a lot of people want to live here and visit too. Sooke2030 shows us how to grow responsibly into a connected and complete community. To balance the development of our town and economy with strong protection of the character and natural spaces that make our corner of the world so special.

To do that, we'll continue to:

• Take stock of local lands, water and forests to assess their true value. 
• Develop policies and bylaws for best practices in development and infrastructure. 
• Invest in natural assets, parks and green spaces to strengthen our resilience. 
• Develop low-carbon strategies for food security. 
• Protect the ALR and grow our urban canopy. 
• Focus commercial and residential growth on the town centre and waterfront to lessen sprawl and create more diverse, connected communities. 
• And support innovative economic development to foster regenerative, local approaches to doing business.

What ideas do you have to change HOW WE GROW? Share on this digital board. 

In addition to this digital space, connect with staff in person at:

• Tuesday, April 19 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Whiffin Spit
• Saturday, April 23 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Sooke Country Market in John Phillips Memorial Park

Rules of engagement:

• Be kind. 
• Consider different perspectives - we want a plan that is accessible and actionable
• Show your support - like an idea, let us know. LOVE an idea, let us know.