Nexus of Community – Our Vision for the Future
On July 23, 2018, Langley City Mayor and Council unanimously adopted a bold vision called Nexus of Community to guide how our city grows and develops over the next 25+ years. Today, this vision is even stronger and more important.
Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Updates
Langley City is growing, and the Nexus of Community vision aspires to shape our community into a more walkable, livable, and sustainable place for all residents! To do this, we created a new Official Community Plan (OCP), which was adopted on November 22, 2021.
The City is also now working on a new Zoning Bylaw. These new tools will help guide the way Langley City will look in the future, including the homes we build, the streets we travel on, the parks we play in, and the neighbourhoods we live in.
A vital location with unprecedented opportunity
SkyTrain is coming to Langley City by the end of 2029. This will be a game-changer for our community, bringing new opportunities, energy, and connections. While SkyTrain is the catalyst, the heart of our vision is people: our community today and everyone who will join us in the future.
Building on our strengths
Nexus of Community builds on what makes Langley City special:
- A compact, walkable design
- Natural beauty
- Thriving businesses that create jobs
We aim to grow in a bold, sustainable, and community-focused way.
Four cornerstones & guiding principles
The strategy is built around four key cornerstones:
- Community: This place is your home
- Connected: We link growing regions and new ideas
- Experiences: We are the destination
- Integration: Everything you need is here
Each cornerstone includes plans, policies, and actions to bring this vision to life.
To make our vision a reality, we will stay true to three guiding principles:
1. Community Engagement
We will work closely with residents, businesses, and community partners, and coordinate with First Nations and other levels of government as appropriate. Through engagement and collaboration, we will refine ideas and bring them to life together. We invite everyone to learn about and provide feedback on priorities for the next 10 years.
2. Communication
Transparency matters. Progress updates will be a regular item on Council agendas, including an annual report to show what we have achieved and what’s next.
3. Risk Management and Ongoing Evaluation
Our plans are bold and long-term. We are committed to implementation and to flexibility. We will adapt based on data, analysis, and new information to keep the vision strong.
Moving the vision forward
Learn more about the Nexus of Community vision and initiatives underway to keep it moving forward:
Read and download the 2018 Langley City: Nexus of Community and Langley City Vision: Recommendations and Implementation Report.
Invest Langley City is a community-informed 10-year plan to deliver lasting value through practical, smart investments built with everyone in mind. The plan focuses on municipal infrastructure, facilities and public spaces.
As our community continues to grow, Langley City has recognized the need for major capital investments to be guided by community input. These investments include two key facilities that will support the health and well-being of our citizens. These facilities include an aquatic centre and a performing arts and cultural centre.
Learn more by visiting the page and signing up for updates as they become available.
Our 2021 new Official Community Plan (OCP) sets the long-term direction for how our city will evolve based on the Nexus of Community Vision.
We’re also working on a Zoning Bylaw, which will help shape the homes we build, the streets we travel, the parks we enjoy, and the neighbourhoods we call home.