2024 budget decisions shifted the use of the General Amenity Reserve Fund away from unsustainable tax subsidization back to the building amenities like safe routes to school. Over $15 million from various funds has been used to build sidewalks, protected bike lanes & multi-use paths, traffic calming and intersection improvements near schools.
Growing our city thoughtfully by connecting land use and transportation planning means better outcomes for how we get around. Mobility choices mean more freedom to move around in a way that works for you and your budget.
Once upon a time, new boulevards automatically meant installing artificial turf. Removing this requirement has meant decreased maintenance costs and more natural beauty on our city streets.
In partnership with the South Island Primary Care Society, this new medical facility is home to 10 physicians. Since it is located in Langford City Centre, there are many transportation options available making sure these new doctors are also easy to get to.
The addition of 27 firefighters over 3 years means that Fire Hall #2 is now operating 24/7. This improves response times and safety for the whole city meaning that residents, firefighters and property all have more protection.
Coupled with a new childcare centre and 73 childcare spaces, the new Foundry West Shore will be built in the heart of Langford, ensuring youth health and wellness services are free, confidential and accessible.
Located by Starlight Stadium, this two story building will be home to 49 licensed childcare spaces and the newly updated West Shore Parks and Recreation Arts and Culture Centre complete with spaces for pottery, music, art, dance and community gathering.
209 acres of parkland is now protected and secure through bylaw, ensuring that it remains an asset for the community for current and future generations. An additional 97 acres is proposed to be added before the end of the summer.
Updated Design Guidelines for new development use placemaking principals to guide how our city looks, feels and functions. A new Advisory Design Panel will provide professional feedback on architectural style, building size and shape, street appearance and landscaping.
A shared understanding of what it means to exist happily together requires clear standards and expectations. The new Community Standards Bylaw and Good Neighbour Policy mean less friction, less frustration and less construction fatigue.
A commitment to Zero Carbon Step Code means more access to lower utility bills and less greenhouse gas emissions. Updates to the city’s Zero Carbon Step Code requirements also align with the leadership shown by almost all communities in the region.
The 2008 OCP was overdue for an update. The comprehensive refresh of the OCP met the challenges of today with solutions for a growing community by targeting a projected population instead of a timeline.
Letschatlangford.ca provides the opportunity for residents to be updated on new city initiatives, provide feedback through surveys, and get up to date facts on what is happening in our community.
8 master plans have been created for the future of Langford. The expertise and energy of professionals has been used in tandem with direct engagement with the community through surveys, pop-up events, ideas fairs and interest holder consultations.
Alongside fulsome debates in public meetings, the yearly budget process has included education opportunities, budget surveys, public input and a newly updated 5 Year Financial Plan that is easier to read and understand where tax dollars are being spent.
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