Abbotsforward 2050
To accommodate growth in the coming decades, Abbotsford is updating its OCP and using community input to help shape the future of the City. The OCP is the City’s key planning tool and was last updated in 2016. The Abbotsforward 2050 OCP update process is building on what's working well and looking at ways to better address the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow.
On December 16, 2025, Council adopted a new OCP and updated Zoning regulations to accommodate and shape Abbotsford's growth in the coming decades.
The OCP is the City’s key planning tool and was last updated in 2016. The new plan, Abbotsforward 2050, builds on what was working well in the 2016 plan and incorporates changes to address the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone who got involved to help shape Abbotsford's future!
The City hosted 7 open houses and popped up at 9 community events throughout May & June to raise awareness of the draft changes, hear feedback, and answer questions. Online feedback options were also available on the Let's Talk project page.
This feedback will support refinement of the draft OCP & Zoning changes before amendment bylaws are presented to Council this fall.
Following bylaw introduction to Council this fall/winter, a Public Hearing will provide a final opportunity for the community to address Council about the proposed changes.
Explore the draft OCP Updates in the Stage 3 Report: Draft Policy and Regulation.
The draft changes outlined in the Stage 3 Report aim to reflect updated community priorities, increase housing supply, respond to provincial legislation, and consider the infrastructure, parks, and other supports needed for our growing population.
Explore the New Directions Report to read about Stage 2 community engagement findings and the 15 New Directions that will guide the preparation and testing of more detailed draft OCP policies in Stage 3.
Once ready, further community engagement will be held to share the draft changes for feedback (mid-2025 target). Stay tuned for more information.
Stage 2 engagement sessions were held at various locations throughout May 2024 so residents could learn about the Abbotsforward 2050OCP update process, share their perspectives, and provide feedback on early ideas for improving our Official Community Plan (OCP).
Stage 2 Engagement Snapshot
- 6 Open House & Pop-up Events with 491 event attendees
- 3700+ visits to the Let’s Talk project page
- Survey was open from May 11 to June 7
- 1600+ written comments received
- 327 Surveys completed
Feedback received throughout May 2024 was used to inform high-level 'New Directions' for improving the OCP, and to draft new and updated policies for further community feedback.
Read about what's changed since the last Official Community Plan update, some of the challenges we need to consider, and early ideas for discussion later this spring.
Check out the Stage 1 Background Research Report or just the chapters of interest.