Jericho Lands planning program

On April 22 the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands ODP was approved by Vancouver City Council. The ODP translates key elements of the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Policy Statement (2024) into a by-law as regulation. The next step with the project will be submission of the Phase 1 rezoning application, which is anticipated in late 2025 or early 2026.

Learn more:

• Review the approved ODP here.
• Review the staff presentation here.
• Review the meeting minutes and the watch the Council meeting here.

The ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw / Jericho Lands Official Development Plan (ODP) went to public hearing on April 15. The hearing was recessed at 11:30pm after public comments, and it will reconvene on Tuesday, April 22 at 3:00pm. At that time, Council will move to closing comments, debate and decision.

The public comment period is now closed. Please continue to monitor the Jericho Lands Shape Your City page for future updates.

On March 11, 2025, City Council referred the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan (ODP) for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6 PM at Vancouver City Hall. If approved, the ODP is intended to complement the approved Policy Statement and establish requirements for permitted floor areas, land uses, housing tenures, public amenities, and development phasing in a by‑law. The ODP was prepared at the request of the MST Partnership as an additional step to support in securing financing for the project. To learn more, review the referral report (includes draft ODP), ODP Backgrounder, and One Water Approach Summary.

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If you would like to speak at the public hearing, register at this link. Additionally, in-person registration is available 30 minutes before public hearing.

The virtual information session for the draft ODP is now closed. Monitor the project webpage for future updates regarding next steps.

The intent of the ODP is to translate key elements of the Policy Statement into a by-law format. The ODP will provide direction on permitted floor areas and land uses, development phasing, and affordable housing and public amenity obligations.

The ODP is not a City planning requirement for the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands but is instead being prepared at the request of the MST Partnership to provide more certainty than the Policy Statement. This will support the MST Partnership in securing financing from lenders to allow project implementation to progress. It is expected that City Council will consider the ODP at a public hearing in April 2025.

To learn more about the draft ODP, please see below:

• Learn more: Visit our project webpage to review the draft ODP, ODP Backgrounder, and One Water Approach Summary.
• Ask a Question: Use the “Ask a Question” tab on our webpage to ask a project team member a question (Feb. 6 to March 3).
• Email: Send an email to City staff at jericholands@vancouver.ca

Following Vancouver City Council approval of the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Policy Statement in January 2024, the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan (ODP) is the next step in implementing the project prior to the rezoning application for the first phase of development for the site. Between February 6 and February 20, we are hosting a virtual information session so members of the public can review the draft ODP and ask questions of City staff prior to its consideration by Council.

The intent of the ODP is to translate the Policy Statement into a by-law format. It will provide greater direction and certainty on a variety of obligations such as affordable housing and public amenities. It will also translate key elements related to permitted floor areas, land uses, and development phasing.

The ODP is not a City planning requirement for the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands but is instead being prepared at the request of MST Partnership to provide more certainty. The ODP will support MST Partnership in securing financing from lenders to allow project implementation to progress. It is expected that City Council will consider the ODP at a public hearing in April 2025.

• Learn more:
  • Review the draft ODP
  • Review the ODP Backgrounder
  • Review the One Water Approach Summary
• Ask a Question: Use the “Ask a Question” tab above to ask a project team member a question (Feb. 6 to Feb. 20).

Following Vancouver City Council approval of the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Policy Statement in January 2024, the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan (ODP) is the next step in implementing the project prior to the rezoning application for the first phase of development.

The intent of the ODP is to translate key elements of the Council approved Policy Statement into a by-law. The ODP will provide direction and certainty on land use, housing, public amenities, and development phasing for the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands.

Between February 6 and February 20, the draft ODP will be shared through an upcoming virtual information session so the public can review it and ask questions of City staff prior to its consideration by Council.

On January 24, 2024, City Council unanimously approved the ʔəy̓alməxw/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Policy Statement. Thank you to everyone who provided input throughout the planning process. The Policy Statement establishes planning principles and policies that will guide future rezonings and redevelopment of the site over the next 25-30 years.

Learn more

• Read the adopted Policy Statement (here)
• Read the staff report (here)
• Read the meeting minutes and watch the Council meeting (here)
  • The ʔəy̓alməxw/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands presentation starts at 11:21:36

Upcoming Council presentation

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, a staff report and the draft ʔəy̓alməxw/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Policy Statement is being presented at the Standing Committee for Policy and Strategic Priorities for City Council's consideration.

You can read the report and draft Policy Statement, view the meeting agenda, and sign up to speak to Council by visiting the City's Council meeting web page (here).

January Council date announced!

Following a multi-year, multi-phase planning process, the draft ʔəy̓alməxw/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Policy Statement is now ready to be presented to City Council for their consideration. City staff, in collaboration with the proponent team, will be presenting a report and the draft Policy Statement to Council at the Standing Committee for Policy and Strategic Priorities on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

The draft Policy Statement establishes planning principles and policies that will guide future rezonings and redevelopment of the 90-acre site.

The Council report, agenda, and information on how to sign up to speak to Council will be shared on the City’s website (here) closer to the meeting. You can sign up to receive notifications when the meeting agenda is posted (here).

Learn more

To learn more about the draft Policy Statement and accompanying documents, please see the links below. Note: the draft Policy Statement is pending final City review and is subject to change ahead of its consideration by City Council.

• Review the draft Policy Statement document (here)
• Review the draft Policy Statement Summary and Highlights document (here)
• Review the One Water Approach Summary (here)
  • One Water Approach FAQ (here)
• Transportation Study Summary (here)

Ask a Question: Use the “Ask a Question” tab (above) to ask a project team member a question.

Email: Send an email to City staff at jericholands@vancouver.ca.

Draft Policy Statement is now online!

After four phases of consultation with the community, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations’ Community Members, people across the city, and other stakeholders, the draft ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓álmexw / Jericho Lands Policy Statement has been developed. The draft Policy Statement establishes planning principles and policies that will guide the future redevelopment of the 90-acre site.

We are sharing a copy of the draft Policy Statement, and associated materials, for early public review prior to City Council’s consideration. Note: the draft Policy Statement is pending final City review and is subject to change ahead of its consideration by City Council.

Learn more

• Review the Draft Policy Statement document (here)
• Review the Draft Policy Statement Summary and Highlights document (here)
• Review the One Water Approach Summary (here)
  • Read the One Water Approach FAQ document (here)
• Review the Transportation Assessment and Management Study Summary (here)

Ask a Question: Use the "Ask a Question" tab (above) to ask a project team member a question.

Send an email: jericholands@vancouver.ca

What's next?

The final draft plan will be presented to City Council for consideration in January 2024. Please join our email list, or monitor this website in the New Year, to read the staff report and learn how you can request to speak to Council.