This study looks at how the concept of social equity could be applied to regional growth management through the regional growth strategy and other regional planning activities. It includes a quantitative assessment of disparity in the region through a set of 49 Inequity Baseline maps and an “Inequity Index Map.” It begins to assess qualitative aspects of social equity in the Metro Vancouver region through a series of “Listening and Learning” engagement sessions. Findings from the Inequity Baseline maps and the Listening and Learning sessions were analyzed and used to develop a set of recommendations for integrating social equity into regional growth management.

The Inequity Baseline Data Report created for the Social Equity & Regional Growth Study visually presents spatial data for 49 indicators relevant to the relationship between social equity and growth management. These were applied to the regional context as part of an exploratory analysis. Quantitative data, while imperfect, can help us measure indicators of inequity at regional and local scales. By looking at the relationships between indicators, we can start to frame opportunities and limitations for investing in equity building within communities.

This report examines the concept of social equity as it relates to regional growth management policy and planning. It includes a review of 12 other regional planning agencies that are considering the concept of social equity in regional planning work, a gap analysis of Metro 2040, and some recommendations for Metro Vancouver.

This report presents the findings of an inventory of licensed child care spaces and a region-wide survey of policies and regulations relating to the provision of child care spaces.

This policy brief summarizes the findings of a multi-stakeholder study to quantify the health and economic benefits of built environment factors in the Metro Vancouver region. The study was led by Dr. Larry Frank at UBC’s Health and Community Design Lab. Details of the full study are available on request.

This report presents the findings of a region-wide municipal survey of policies and regulations relating to the provision of child care spaces.

A companion document for the HIA Guidebook, the Toolkit provides templates, checklists and worksheets to streamline the HIA process.

The HIA Guidebook provides a structured approach for planners and policy-makers to evaluate the potential health-related outcomes of an activity (i.e., a project, plan, or policy) before it has been built or implemented. The Guidebook also provides links to data sources, local and provincial resources, and examples.