The City of Richmond is currently undergoing a community visioning process during the summer and fall of 2001. This vision will be used as the foundation of the new Official Community Plan 2021 being developed this year. The last OCP for Richmond was completed in 1989. Since this time the population of Richmond has grown immensely, and the new OCP is being developed to accommdate current and future growth in the area.
The Action Official Community Plan Overview - City of Richmond
Richmond has a fairly strong economy. Unlike other communities in BC that need economic development strategies for community revitalization, Richmond's community revitalization action is focusing on improving the livability and land use patterns in the city, making the downtown more pedestrian friendly and accessible.
This past spring Richmond has undergone a dramatic transformation along No. 3 Road. This transportation thoroughfare runs along the main section of Richmond, connecting the internal routes and providng access to most of Richmond's central services. New dedicated bus lanes were created along the centre of the roadway, boulevards were developed, trees and flowers and new pedestrian crosswalks have increased the transportation efficiency and overall livability of this central city route. For more information refer to the City of Richmond Transportation Plan.
Another initiatve by the City of Richmond is the Public Art Program.
Contact
the Community:6911 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
tel (604) 276-4000