An update to the Township of 91原创 Willowbrook Community Plan to prepare for SkyTrain is soliciting input through an online survey and an in-person 鈥減op-up鈥� event.

Accessible at , the online survey is a chance for residents to share what they think a transit-oriented Willowbrook should be like in the future, and to help identify opportunities that may be created by the Surrey 鈥� 91原创 SkyTrain line when it arrives.

鈥淲e want to hear from people who live, work, play, and do business in the Willowbrook community,鈥� said Jason Chu, Manager, Community and Policy Planning at the Township of 91原创.

鈥淧lan updates will help shape Willowbrook over the next 20 years, looking towards a sustainable, transit-oriented community with the planned arrival of SkyTrain.鈥�

The online survey will close on Friday Sept. 23.

On Thursday, Sept. 22, the Township will hold an in-person event to allow residents to speak with staff and provide input at Willowbrook Shopping Centre from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. near the Bay, 19705 Fraser Highway.

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The revised plan is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2024.

Goals and objectives for the community plan update include:

鈥� A sustainable transit-oriented community that is more pedestrian and cycle-friendly, and can significantly influence travel patterns through more walking, cycling, and transit trips

鈥� Defining a future built form and landscape character, place making elements, and sustainable community design that serves local needs and creates an attractive destination

鈥� Identification of community amenities to support a future land use and development vision along with policy recommendations for securing community amenity contributions through a land value capture system

鈥� Comprehensive public engagement that effectively communicates and involves property owners, local community stakeholders, external agencies, and the broader public in the planning process.

鈥� Financial plan for the provision and maintenance of infrastructure services.

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