The Town of View Royal has officially concluded its public survey regarding the future of the community, marking the end of the latest engagement phase for its updated long-term growth strategy known as View Royal 2050. Residents had until April 19, 2026, to provide feedback on the draft document, which establishes a vision for the municipality for the next 20 years.
This draft plan covers essential areas such as housing, transportation, parks, climate action, and local infrastructure. The current effort is the fourth time the town has updated its guiding document since it was incorporated in 1988, with the previous version dating back to 2011. The update is intended to help the town manage ongoing population growth, which has risen from 9,381 residents in 2011 to more than 11,900 today.
Planning for the future is vital as projections estimate the town will reach 15,000 residents by 2040. Data indicates that by that time, one-third of households in the community will be led by adults over the age of 65, a demographic shift that will influence future housing and service needs. The town established an OCP Review Advisory Committee to help gather public input throughout this process.
Town staff will now review the feedback collected through the survey and refine the draft before it is presented to the Town Council. A public hearing regarding the plan is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at the Town Hall Council Chambers, allowing further opportunity for community members to comment before the document is finalized.
This planning process will be a notable milestone during the final year of Mayor Sid Tobias’s term, as he has announced he will not seek re-election in the municipal vote set for October 2026. Residents with questions about the ongoing work can contact project representative Stirling Scory at [email protected].
