Land Use Mix and Pattern
Policy Summary: The oceanfront peninsula will provide a balanced mix of jobs, parks and open space and homes, all planned and situated in a way that maximizes the natural setting, community amenities and is economically viable and sustainable. View full policy.
The items below relate to the key policy themes. They show how the plans agree or differ and how they relate to the community’s feedback. For each element, rate it and provide overall comments at the bottom. To see larger versions of the two conceptual plans, click on the images at right...
Urban to the east, natural to the west
The peninsula is generally divided into a more active, urban area along the Mamquam Blind Channel and a quieter, more natural area along Cattermole Slough.
Flexible land use, with some areas defined
Given that the Oceanfront will develop over 20+ years, the District will need to adjust regulations over time as Squamish’s needs evolve. To do so, uses on the east side are defined more clearly, while flexibility of use is maintained in the centre and on the west side of the peninsula.
Land use patterns
The two plans show similar, but different land use patterns. The key difference is a central retail heart in Plan A around a square, vs. retail associated with the maritime centre at the South end.
Develop the south end early (at cost) or grow gradually from downtown?
Developing the beach at the south end early is desirable, but would require money up-front from District tax revenues, recouped later from development. An alternative is to allow development to grow gradually along the Mamquam Blind Channel, and develop the park when you reach the end. Public spaces would be built at the same time as development around them.
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