Anmore South Community Engagement

The Anmore South lands are owned by icona Properties Ltd., and icona's current application to amend Anmore's Official Community Plan (OCP) and develop a Neighbourhood Plan for the area respresent a significant change to Anmore's future growth and development. Formerly known as the Imperial Oil Company (IOCO) lands, Anmore South encompasses 151 acres in the southern part of Anmore.

The OCP Amendment Application was submitted on May 5, 2023 and it reflects a mixed-use community at Anmore South phased over a 25-year period, including retained forest and natural areas, an interconnected parks and trail network, commercial businesses, community facilities and a diversity of housing. The application includes 3,100- 3,500 homes with a projected population of 5,100 to 6,700 residents.

At the Regular Council Meeting on December 5, 2023, Council gave first reading to the Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 686-2023, which relates to icona Properties Ltd.’s application for the Anmore South lands. First reading starts a comprehensive exploratory process to consider the amendment and what it means to Anmore. On March 19, 2024, Council approved the Terms of Reference that will guide the development of the Neighbourhood Plan for the area.

Council also endorsed a Community Engagement Plan for the Anmore South OCP Amendment Application and Neighbourhood Plan.


Phase 1 Community Engagement Complete

Please review the Community Engagement Summary Report for an overview of the outcomes from this initial round of community engagement. The first phase of the Village-led community engagement included:

- Open House (May 2024) to provide an overview of the OCP Amendment Application, Neighbourhood Plan terms of reference and the planning process.

- Workshops (June 2024) to meet in smaller groups to provide an overview of the planning process and give residents the opportunity to share their perpsectives on the property owner's vision for the area, and to discuss some of the core components of the Neighbourhood Plan: housing forms and choices; traffic and transportation; parks and natural areas; and shops, services and facilities.

- Technical Open House (June 2024) to share outcomes from the initial studies completed in Phase 1 and provide an opportunity for residents to meet with the subject matter experts and ask questions. The following technical studies were presented at the Technical Open House on June 25, 2024:

- Phase 1 Physical Inventory and Constraints Summary

Next Steps

As per the Neighbourhood Plan Terms of Reference approved by Council, the Applicant is now developing multiple land use scenarios, including objectives, a statistical summary (including density and population projects) and associated neighbourhood amenities. There will be another round of community engagement when the land use scenarios are ready for review.

For background information about the Anmore South OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 686-2023, the Neighbourhood Plan terms of reference and other details related to the Anmore South lands, please visit the Anmore South project page.


The Anmore South lands are owned by icona Properties Ltd., and icona's current application to amend Anmore's Official Community Plan (OCP) and develop a Neighbourhood Plan for the area respresent a significant change to Anmore's future growth and development. Formerly known as the Imperial Oil Company (IOCO) lands, Anmore South encompasses 151 acres in the southern part of Anmore.

The OCP Amendment Application was submitted on May 5, 2023 and it reflects a mixed-use community at Anmore South phased over a 25-year period, including retained forest and natural areas, an interconnected parks and trail network, commercial businesses, community facilities and a diversity of housing. The application includes 3,100- 3,500 homes with a projected population of 5,100 to 6,700 residents.

At the Regular Council Meeting on December 5, 2023, Council gave first reading to the Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 686-2023, which relates to icona Properties Ltd.’s application for the Anmore South lands. First reading starts a comprehensive exploratory process to consider the amendment and what it means to Anmore. On March 19, 2024, Council approved the Terms of Reference that will guide the development of the Neighbourhood Plan for the area.

Council also endorsed a Community Engagement Plan for the Anmore South OCP Amendment Application and Neighbourhood Plan.


Phase 1 Community Engagement Complete

Please review the Community Engagement Summary Report for an overview of the outcomes from this initial round of community engagement. The first phase of the Village-led community engagement included:

- Open House (May 2024) to provide an overview of the OCP Amendment Application, Neighbourhood Plan terms of reference and the planning process.

- Workshops (June 2024) to meet in smaller groups to provide an overview of the planning process and give residents the opportunity to share their perpsectives on the property owner's vision for the area, and to discuss some of the core components of the Neighbourhood Plan: housing forms and choices; traffic and transportation; parks and natural areas; and shops, services and facilities.

- Technical Open House (June 2024) to share outcomes from the initial studies completed in Phase 1 and provide an opportunity for residents to meet with the subject matter experts and ask questions. The following technical studies were presented at the Technical Open House on June 25, 2024:

- Phase 1 Physical Inventory and Constraints Summary

Next Steps

As per the Neighbourhood Plan Terms of Reference approved by Council, the Applicant is now developing multiple land use scenarios, including objectives, a statistical summary (including density and population projects) and associated neighbourhood amenities. There will be another round of community engagement when the land use scenarios are ready for review.

For background information about the Anmore South OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 686-2023, the Neighbourhood Plan terms of reference and other details related to the Anmore South lands, please visit the Anmore South project page.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Anmore South Neighbourhoood Plan Feedback Form

    The Village of Anmore is inviting residents to share input on the Neighbourhood Plan for Anmore South using this feedback form. The content in this feedback form is also being shared at workshops. These community engagement opportunities are an important step to gather input on community priorities that will be used along with technical studies and other research to develop the Neighbourhood Plan vision and land use options. 

     

    The feedback form includes information and questions on the following topics:

    • Housing forms and choices
    • Traffic and transportation
    • Parks and natural areas
    • Shops, services and facilities
    • Share perspectives on the future of Anmore South

     

    The input collected will be documented by the Village and included in the summary report being developed for this initial round of community engagement. Please complete this feedback form by June 30, 2024. 


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