Overview
Abbotsford’s Official Community Plan (OCP), adopted in June 2016, provides a vision and a framework for how Abbotsford will grow to a population of 200,000. One of the most important aspects of the new OCP is to create neighbourhood plans for specific areas of the city that help manage and direct their growth. In general, these areas of Abbotsford will see the most growth in the future.
Located in the mountainous northeastern corner of Abbotsford lies a largely undeveloped area of approximately 842 hectares of land (2,080 acres). This land is referenced within Abbotsford’s Official Community Plan Urban Structure as the New Neighbourhoods. The McKee Neighbourhood Plan will be the planning process that will transform this area into a complete neighbourhood that will help implement the vision of the OCP.
Background
The City of Abbotsford has launched a comprehensive four stage planning process to create the McKee Neighbourhood Plan (MNP). The MNP will develop a vision for a new residential neighbourhood anchored by a neighbourhood centre and connected with trails, parks and open spaces.
McKee is a mountainside neighbourhood known for its open space and trails. The MNP presents an opportunity to integrate homes, schools, parks, trails and environmental amenities into one complete neighbourhood.
