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City of Nanaimo seeking feedback on final phase of planning for Woodgrove area

Third phase looks at policies, actions and monitoring framework for the area

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed January 12, 2026 10:00 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is seeking input from residents on a proposed roadmap for transforming the Woodgrove area into a vibrant place to live, work and play. Now in Phase Three, the Woodgrove Area Plan project is focusing on identifying the policies, actions and monitoring framework needed to achieve the goal of a complete community for the area.

The results of the project will see a Woodgrove Area Plan that provides detailed land use and policy guidance for future development in the Woodgrove Secondary Urban Centre. The Plan is intended to build on the vision found in City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined.

Between June and July 2025, feedback was received from over 440 survey and workshop participants on the three potential growth scenarios. The results are summarized in the Phase 2 – Woodgrove Area Plan Engagement Summary.

A survey will be open from Jan. 12 to 25, 2026, to collect feedback on the proposed policies, actions and monitoring framework. You can access the survey and find additional information on the Woodgrove Area Plan page on Get Involved Nanaimo.

Link to Strategic Plan: Public engagement for the Woodgrove Area Plan supports Council's priority to engage with our community and stakeholders to ensure we are responsive to their needs and concerns.

Key Points

  • The Woodgrove Area Plan project aims to provide more detailed land use and policy guidance for future development within the Woodgrove Secondary Urban Centre.
  • Phase 3 focuses on understanding what policies, actions and monitoring framework are needed to move us closer to achieving a complete community in the Woodgrove Urban Centre.
  • A survey is open on Get Involved Nanaimo from Jan. 12 to 25, 2026, to share findings and gather feedback on the results.

Quotes

"City Plan identifies six Secondary Urban Centres, including the Woodgrove Area, to become dynamic, complete communities where development is encouraged. The Woodgrove Area Plan will be an important guide and provide clarity for the future of the area."

Leonard Krog
Mayor
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • Policies, actions and monitoring framework has been prepared on how to move us closer to achieving a complete community in the Woodgrove Urban Centre. The Phase 3 – Policy, Action and Monitoring Framework report can be found here: https://www.getinvolvednanaimo.ca/woodgrove
  • The Woodgrove Area Plan is intended to become part of City Plan and will provide clarity for the future development of the City’s most northern Secondary Urban Centre.
  • Phase 2 gathered input from over 440 survey and workshop participants who were asked broadly for their thoughts on each growth scenario findings, and what changes they would like to see prioritized in each scenario in terms of transportation, access to daily needs and infrastructure.
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City of Nanaimo
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