Updated: March 24, 2025
UBC is engaging the community in a process to update the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan. It is the first major step in implementing Campus Vision 2050, the long-range plan for how UBC's Vancouver campus will change and grow to support the needs of the university, its students, faculty, residents, staff, and Musqueam.
The process and updates focus on a new area of the neighbourhood, Wesbrook Place South, adding more UBC housing over the next 10 years, new amenities, open spaces and child care, as well as transportation improvements in the surrounding neighbourhood area.
Timeline
October 29th 2024 - November 15th 2024
Phase 1: Preliminary Directions
Four preliminary directions were presented to the community for feedback focused on additional housing, parks, retail / amenities, and improved transportation network.
February 4th 2025 - February 26th, 2025
Phase 2: Draft Plan Key Elements
Building on the preliminary directions, key elements of the draft plan were presented to the community for feedback.
March 24th, 2025 - April 6th, 2025
Phase 2b: Full Draft Plan Update for Public Review
A full draft of the plan is available for public comment before being considered by the UBC Board of Governors for approval in June 2025.
April 2025 - June 2025
Phase 3: Refinement of Updates
Refine the draft update into final updates to the neighbourhood plan. Specific dates for Phase 3 will be announced in the future.
What to expect in this process
The process will address the detailed planning needed for Wesbrook Place South and any related updates to the rest of the neighbourhood plan, building upon what has already been established through previous planning and engagement work, such as Campus Vision 2050. Read the Terms of Reference for a complete description of the scope and process for planning Wesbrook Place South and updating the neighbourhood plan.
Opportunities for community input
The lived experiences and perspectives of neighbourhood residents and UBC students, faculty and staff are essential inputs in planning Wesbrook Place South, and how this new area will integrate into the existing neighbourhood. This engagement builds upon the outcomes of Campus Vision 2050, shaped by the invaluable input provided by the UBC communities and Musqueam over a two-year process.
Opportunities for community input include:
- Lived experience and perspectives: what’s working well in Wesbrook Place and what is not? What’s missing?
- Amenities: what types of amenities will help Wesbrook Place continue to develop into a complete community where residents can meet their daily needs within a reasonable walking distance?
- Open space: what types of open spaces are most desirable? How should these spaces prioritize ecology (e.g., protected areas) and human activities (e.g., playgrounds and informal recreation)?
- Building types and layouts: what considerations are important to create active, vibrant streetscapes and public spaces for residents and visitors, while allowing UBC to build the necessary housing?
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