Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan

The District of Squamish is developing a neighbourhood plan for the Garibaldi Estates. The goal for the neighbourhood plan is to develop a vision for the future of the Garibaldi Estates over the next 20 years. We want to hear from Squamish residents to create a plan that is a good fit for the neighbourhood, improves the livability of the area, and supports larger community goals outlined in the OCP.

Stage 3 Engagement Activities have concluded and results were presented to Council on May 9th, 2023.

Results of Stage 3 land use scenarios engagement can be found in the Land Use Scenarios Engagement Summary.

The results of the land use scenarios engagement were presented to Council at the May 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting at which time Council directed staff to begin working on a draft neighborhood plan in Stage 4 of the planning process based on the following direction:

• Include proposed guiding principles with the addition of principles focused on neighbourhood design, and infrastructure.
• For the Commercial sub area incorporate Scenario B
• For the Diamond Head North sub area incorporate Scenario C
• For the Estates North sub area incorporate Scenario C
• For the Diamond Head South sub area incorporate Scenario C
• For the Estates Centre use sub area incorporate Scenario C
• For the Estates East use sub area incorporate a hybrid of Scenarios A & B
• Incorporate Emerging Ideas as presented to the community under the following topics:
  • Transportation
  • Parks & Public Outdoor Space
  • Childcare
  • Mamquam Community Garden
  • Accessory Commercial Units
  • Tree Canopy Protection
  • Mid-Block Connections
• Explore opportunities to ensure a diverse range of housing forms that deliver on critical housing priorities are financially viable, as recommended by the Squamish Community Housing Society.

The project in now in Stage 4. Staff are working on a draft neighbourhood plan based on the direction received from Council.