The Official Community Plan was developed with input from many Colwood residents.

The Official Community Plan Vision is:

Our sustainable community, nestled in a rich network of hills, creeks, lakes and the sea, is defined by attractive, compact and complete centres connected by multi-modal transportation corridors. Our sustainable community is welcoming and inclusive for all and is planned and designed to support the needs of a diverse and changing population.

The Official Community Plan Goals are:

Ecosystems & Biodiversity: Maximize the ecological value of natural areas. Where development occurs, maintain ecosystem values.

Community Health: Develop or enhance environments that enable healthy choices in all areas of living that are safe, secure and welcoming for all.

Basic Needs: Ensure healthy housing and food is available for all.

Personal Health: Ensure healthy recreational, educational, emotional, spiritual, artistic and cultural opportunities for all.

Sense of Place: Ensure community planning and design celebrates the community’s unique history and natural setting and embraces diversity.

Vibrant Local Economy: Enhance economic vitality and opportunity. Ensure local employment and business opportunities.

Energy, Climate Protection & Adaptation: Promote energy-use choices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to clean air. Plan for climate change adaptation.

Water, Resources & Wastes: Promote efficient use and re-use of water and other resources. Reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources in favour of renewable resources.