Community Engagement
We strongly believe in “planning with” as opposed to “planning for.” In order for a vision to successfully be implemented, a plan must have the support of community stakeholders and the general public. To this end, extensive public engagement was undertaken. Westport is the result of years of engagement. Beginning with extensive public engagement undertaken for the 2007 and 2008 submissions, the hopes and aspirations of the community and public have always been at the forefront of this planning process.
Public consultation serves as an essential part of any major planning process as it helps to create a solid understanding of how a community understands themselves and what their aspirations for the future include. Further, a full-bodied engagement process collects voices about the future of a city that might otherwise be unheard, creates awareness and excitement about the process, and facilitates education about complex urban issues.
2019
March
Westport Village Appreciation Social
July
Westport Village rezoning approved at Council
2018
January
Westport Village Meeting: HUB Tri-Cities – project recap and status update
Westport Village Presentation: Port Moody Arts Centre – project recap and status update
February
Westport Village Presentation: Port Moody Rotary – project overview and status update
Westport Village Presentation: Port Moody Heritage Society – project recap and status update
April
Westport Village Presentation: Tri-Cities Soroptimist - project recap and status update
May
Westport Village Presentation: SHARE Family Services – project overview and status update
Westport Village Presentation: Sunrise Coquitlam Rotary – project overview and status update
July
Westport Village Meeting: Kinsight – project overview and status update
August
Westport Village Presentation: Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce - project recap and status update
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ANDREW PELLER SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY:
• City of Port Moody
• Coquitlam Farmers’ Market
• Crossroads Hospice
• Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
• Port Moody Historical Society
• Port Moody Art Association
• Port Moody Arts Centre
• Port Moody Ecological Society
• Port Moody Legion
• Port Moody Library
• Port Moody Pottery Club
• Port Moody Seniors Friendship Society
• Port Moody Museum
• Ruben's Shoes Society
• SHARE Family and Community Services Society
• Soroptimist Int. of Tri-Cities
• Tri Cities Chamber of Commerce
• Tri City Transitions
• Women’s Collaborative Hub
2017
February 1st, 2017:
Community Stakeholder Meeting – to allow stakeholders the opportunity to understand the finalized concept and receive an update on where the application is in the formal planning process. (31 attended)
February 27th 2017:
Public Community Information Meeting - to review and comment on Andrew Peller’s “Westport Village” proposal. (51 attended)
March 7th 2017:
City of Port Moody Community Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – to consider and provide advice on the land use components of the “Westport Village” proposal.
March
Community Planning Action Committee Meeting – unanimous approval from CPAC
March
Mailing List E-Blast – to let our mailing list know of CPAC’s unanimous approval
August
Port Moody Car Free Day – project information booth
August
Westport Village OCP Council Status Update – approved exemption to to negotiate the sale of the unopened Vintner Street right-of-way bisecting the site.
August
Westport Village Website Launched
August
Mailing List E-Blast – launch of the new Westport Village website to the mailing list
November
Westport Village Presentation: Port Moody Friendship Society
December
Advisory Design Panel – unanimous support from ADP members
2016
April 2016:
Streamkeeper Workshop – to discuss opportunities, concerns, and ideas. (9 attendees)
April 21st, 2016:
Community Stakeholder Meeting – to provide an update and feedback to the community on the concept progress. (22 attended)
July 18th, 2016:
Stakeholder Preview – preview of the preferred development concept prior to formal submission.
October 2016:
“Westport Village” Proposal Submitted to City of Port Moody - a proposed development concept for the Andres Wines property which envisions a mixed-use Village
December 1st, 2016:
City of Port Moody Advisory Design Panel Meeting – to consider and provide advice on the design elements of the proposed Westport Village proposal.
2015
March 25th, 2015:
Council Meeting - Port Moody’s Official Community Plan is revised following input from Metro Vancouver
August 2015:
Community Telephone Canvass – to gauge interest of community members and stakeholders.
September 2015:
Non-Profit Partners Workshop – to discuss site constraints, opportunities, and community ideas. (10 attendees)
September 2015:
Community Associations Community Workshop – to discuss site constraints, opportunities, and community ideas. (13 attendees)
September 2015:
Environmental Community Workshop – to discuss site constraints, opportunities, and community ideas. (12 attendees)
September 2015:
Nearby Residents and Businesses Workshop – to discuss site constraints, opportunities, and community ideas. (8 attendees)
October 2015:
Economic Development Community Workshop – to discuss site constraints, opportunities, and community ideas. (8 attendees)
October 2015:
Streamkeeper Workshop – to discuss opportunities, concerns, and ideas. (8 attendees)
November 9th, 2015:
Public Open House – to discuss site policies, principles, and priorities. (47 attendees)
December 7th, 2015:
Public Open House – to present and discuss concepts and ideas created from feedback received from the community. (30 attendees)
2014
January 3rd 2014:
Petition Submission to Council – submission of the Westport Special Study Area Petition by Westport Moody Special Study Area Group
April 22nd 2014:
Final OCP Public Open House - for public input to the City on the draft Official Community Plan
October 14th 2014:
Council Meeting - Port Moody’s Official Community Plan is adopted
The current proposal was informed by two major public open houses and numerous stakeholder workshops. The first open house included a massing model exercise where participants developed various urban design approaches to the site. The exercise provided a way to initiate conversations about priorities relative to distribution of massing, uses on the site, and public open space opportunities.
The second open house presented three distinct development concepts for initial reaction by the public and stakeholders. These development concepts set a range of ideas for consideration. Participants were asked to comment on the strengths and weaknesses of each concept so as to assist the development team in generating a preferred approach that combined the best aspects of each. Development concepts were presented graphically as well as through the presentation of massing models and 3D prints.
Below provides further detail of the community’s input to date.
2013
January 2013:
Western Gateway Visioning Group Meeting
March 2013:
Western Port Moody Phone Canvas
May 2013:
West Port Moody Special Study Area Group Meeting
August 2013:
Westport Vision Presentations - to Glenayre Community Association, College Park Community Association, Western Port Moody Land Owners.
November 27th 2013:
Port Moody OCP Town Hall Meeting – for public input to Council on the draft Official Community Plan
2012
April 2012:
Western Port Moody Property Owners Meeting
May 8th 2012:
Stakeholder Update - on Western “Gateway” concept and project status
May 2012:
Western Port Moody Land Owners Meeting
2011
January 2011:
Council Meeting Committee of the Whole
October 4th 2011:
Public Roundtable – Idea exchange on the proposed development of “the Gateway” at Moody Centre.
2010
Continued City of Port Moody Draft OCP meetings
2009
January to February 2009:
Official Community Plan Public Meetings (5) – to provide input and feedback on the draft OCP
July 25th 2009:
Council Meeting Committee of the Whole – to review and consider the draft Official Community Plan. Council concluded that OCP discussions be adjourned until a date following the October Council of Mayor’s meeting on the Trans Link’s budget.
2008
April 16th, 2008:
Report Submission - Andrew Peller Limited submits The Gateway at Moody Centre Land Use Committee Information Brief Report to Council along with required design changes (as requested at February 6th 2007, Land Use Committee Meeting).
May 6th, 2008:
Public Open House - review and comment on the further revised “Gateway Development” proposal based on comments from the Port Moody Land Use Committee.
2007
January 17th, 2007:
Presentation to Community “Leaders”– informal presentation on the proposed “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”
February 6th, 2007:
City of Port Moody Land Use Committee Meeting – consideration towards Andrew Peller’s “Moody Gateway Development Proposal” application
June 1st – 14th 2007:
Moody Business Centre Survey – over a two-week period, the Andrew Peller planning team conducted a merchant and small business owner survey covering the Moody Business Centre area, regarding the “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”.
June 21st, 2007:
Public Open House – review and comment on the revised “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”
2006
November 3rd, 2006:
“Moody Gateway Development Proposal” Submitted to City of Port Moody - a proposed development concept for the Andres Wines property which envisions a mixed-use Village containing light industrial, residential apartments, live-work townhouses, artist’s studios, ground-floor retail stores, park and public open space, and a lodge for Trans Canada Trail users.
November 13th, 2006:
Presentation to Port Moody Heritage Society – informal presentation on the proposed “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”
November 20th, 2006:
Presentation to Moody Centre Business Association – informal presentation on the proposed “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”
November 21st 2006:
Presentation to Port Moody Art Association – informal presentation on the proposed “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”
November 21st 2006:
Public Information Meeting – to review and comment on Andrew Peller’s “Moody Gateway Development Proposal” (46 attendees/ 32 comment cards)
November 23rd 2006:
Presentation to Cultural Services (Economic, Tourism & Arts Development Committee) – informal presentation on the proposed “Moody Gateway Development Proposal”