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Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the Regionhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/783/Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the Region783Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the RegionGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass6A569792A5FA4E409CF8E4701E6300CA"><p>​Metro Vancouver’s updated regional growth strategy, <em>Metro 2050</em>, has now been accepted as the collective vision for how projected growth will be managed in the region to support the creation of complete, connected, and resilient communities.<br></p></div>2023-02-24T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
Residents Invited to Learn More and Comment on Region-wide Plan for the Futurehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/698/Residents Invited to Learn More and Comment on Region-wide Plan for the Future698Residents Invited to Learn More and Comment on Region-wide Plan for the FutureGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassB5DF3D837F90472C98BC4048B23FE7BD"><p>​Metro Vancouver and its member jurisdictions are updating the regional growth strategy, <em>Metro 2050</em>, with a view towards accommodating one million new residents in the region over the next 30 years in a way that reflects the federation's values. </p></div>2021-10-13T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 15 http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/574/Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 15574Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 15 GP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassF282BFA6158B4E12867368ACE868B41C"><p>​Metro Vancouver is accepting submissions for its regional culture grants. </p></div>2019-03-26T07:00:00Zstring;#2019
Metro Vancouver Awards 2018 Regional Culture Grantshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/542/Metro Vancouver Awards 2018 Regional Culture Grants542Metro Vancouver Awards 2018 Regional Culture GrantsGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass07F47A7FCB594DB495BF70AF76C9814A"><p>​Metro Vancouver is pleased to announce the award of $120,000 in Regional Project Grants this year to over thirty arts and culture organizations across the region. </p></div>2018-08-03T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Metro Vancouver undertakes first youth homeless counthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/521/Metro Vancouver undertakes first youth homeless count521Metro Vancouver undertakes first youth homeless countGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassDEC8ECE92DE64CB88E23DBBAEEA39830"><p>​The count will be held April 4 to 12, 2018, and is distinct from the regional homeless counts, which have taken place every three years since 2002, with the most recent held in 2017. </p></div>2018-04-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 25http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/519/Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 25519Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 25GP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0D76DEECB29B45AF8C3B6620ABD18F51">Cultural groups can now apply to Metro Vancouver for Regional Project Grants.</div>2018-04-03T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Lower Mainland Homelessness Increasing Four Times Faster than Population Growthhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/512/Lower Mainland Homelessness Increasing Four Times Faster than Population Growth512Lower Mainland Homelessness Increasing Four Times Faster than Population GrowthGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass31535D0A40F5421FAA0C12F0FA3DE7CD"><p>The 2017 Report on Homelessness in the Lower Mainland represents the first time that the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities have jointly planned and implemented a Homeless Count, sharing the data and collaboratively analysing and reporting on it.</p></div>2017-10-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Final Results of 2017 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver Releasedhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/511/Final Results of 2017 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver Released511Final Results of 2017 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver ReleasedGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass4B0A6EF0077047FD80571CA4EE1BFFDA"><p>Metro Vancouver’s affordability crisis is making homelessness worse across the region, with half of the region’s homeless population saying they had lived here for 10 years or more before finding themselves living on the streets or in shelters, according to a final report of the 2017 Homeless Count.</p></div>2017-09-26T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Seeks Changes to B.C.’s Inequitable Property-Based Tax Regimehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/465/Metro Vancouver Seeks Changes to B.C.’s Inequitable Property-Based Tax Regime465Metro Vancouver Seeks Changes to B.C.’s Inequitable Property-Based Tax RegimeGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassACBEBA3314CF4D4FAC993CB752D7D4B2"><p>Metro Vancouver is calling on the four main provincial parties to commit to implement substantial changes to the B.C. Home Owner Grant, Property Transfer Tax and School Property Tax to ensure property taxation is fairer and more equitable for residents and businesses across the region.</p> </div>2017-04-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Releases Impact Assessment of George Massey Tunnel Replacement Projecthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/445/Metro Vancouver Releases Impact Assessment of George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project445Metro Vancouver Releases Impact Assessment of George Massey Tunnel Replacement ProjectGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassDC11806DB0CB442EBD9768606B2D2F7F"><p>​The Metro Vancouver Board seeks to work with the Province, TransLink and other stakeholders to find mutually acceptable solutions to reduce congestion on the Highway 99 corridor in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner.</p></div>2016-06-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
2016 Economic Scorecard Informs the Metro Vancouver Regional Prosperity Initiativehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/441/2016 Economic Scorecard Informs the Metro Vancouver Regional Prosperity Initiative4412016 Economic Scorecard Informs the Metro Vancouver Regional Prosperity InitiativeGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass405F65AA43834A438AC943D870CA92F2"><p>The 2016 Economic Scorecard underscores the urgency to implement a more collaborative regional approach to resolving issues affecting the region’s prosperity like housing, affordability, transit and transportation.</p></div>2016-05-18T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
Grow Green - Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Lawns and Gardens in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/439/Grow Green - Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Lawns and Gardens in Metro Vancouver439Grow Green - Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Lawns and Gardens in Metro VancouverGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass068363A279F440FE86A7C326C39DF23B"><p>​A new website helps you grow an eco-friendly garden, regardless of your gardening skill or space constraints.  The site provides a step-by-step guide for starting and maintaining beautiful and sustainable gardens, specifically designed for the climate and ecology of this region.</p></div>2016-05-12T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
Apply By June 12 For Cultural Grantshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/393/Apply By June 12 For Cultural Grants393Apply By June 12 For Cultural GrantsGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBF495300363146CE9E320ABE1F544B8B"> Cultural groups can now apply to Metro Vancouver for Regional Projects Grants. The 2015 application form and the Project Grant Eligibility and Selection Criteria can be downloaded from www.metrovancouver.org/cultural grants </div>2015-05-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2015
Intensive Use of Industrial Landshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/63/Intensive Use of Industrial Lands63Intensive Use of Industrial LandsGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBBE34BAF1A9849E59C3E9DAFF775B9B5">Metro Vancouver will collaborate with municipalities, industrial developers and other stakeholders to explore and advance opportunities to intensify industrial lands</div>2012-11-20T08:00:00Zstring;#2012
Longer Term National Infrastructure Program Must Meet Core Needs of Our Communitieshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/79/Longer Term National Infrastructure Program Must Meet Core Needs of Our Communities79Longer Term National Infrastructure Program Must Meet Core Needs of Our CommunitiesGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassD51700EBAF2D4BA68B79496D03D57996">Metro Vancouver today urged the federal government to develop a new national infrastructure program that lasts at least 10 years.</div>2012-07-03T07:00:00Zstring;#2012
Balancing Revenues with Demand for Municipal Services Critical says FCMhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/90/Balancing Revenues with Demand for Municipal Services Critical says FCM90Balancing Revenues with Demand for Municipal Services Critical says FCMGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass5B954225F47443A99B02E36E643AE183">Canadian cities and towns find themselves squeezed<br>between the growing demand for public services, some of which are the result of downloading from<br>provincial and federal governments</div>2012-05-30T07:00:00Zstring;#2012
An Award-Winning Regional Land Use Planhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/108/An Award-Winning Regional Land Use Plan108An Award-Winning Regional Land Use PlanGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass16F1DB1A5087476D80748DCC1BA07234">An annual Real Estate Foundation of B.C. award that recognizes the sustainable use and conservation of land has been presented to Metro Vancouver for the Regional Growth Strategy adopted this year.</div>2011-11-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
Building Future Cities Todayhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/121/Building Future Cities Today121Building Future Cities TodayGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass2D2C9656FB494482B56A3E975CFBF6FB">Upwards of 80 delegates from Asia, Europe and North America urban regions of similar size and a common interest in sustainability will share their expertise and experience in energy, waste and<br>water planning.</div>2011-09-19T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
New Regional Land Use Plan For Metro Vancouver Approvedhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/130/New Regional Land Use Plan For Metro Vancouver Approved130New Regional Land Use Plan For Metro Vancouver ApprovedGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1572CC08C19147DE88ECC442D35178FA">Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors today adopted a new Regional Growth Strategy that aims to guide development in the region over the next three decades in a way that enhances the livability of the region</div>2011-07-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
Local Action to Sustainable Future Congress Participants Sayhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/134/Local Action to Sustainable Future Congress Participants Say134Local Action to Sustainable Future Congress Participants SayGP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass837758BF80C04D56A9328AB303969236">Most of the 400 participants at Metro Vancouver’s 2011 Sustainability Congress say the regional district should develop a local response to global challenges such as food, security, energy and climate change</div>2011-06-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2011

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