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The Resilient Region Foundation is advancing a coordinated, design-led approach to addressing housing, infrastructure, and climate resilience across Metro Vancouver. We bring together government, industry, and community leaders to translate policy into implementable, place-based solutions.

We are seeking partners who share a commitment to more aligned, efficient, and equitable urban growth.

Why Partner

Partners play a critical role in enabling this work—supporting regional coordination, reducing uncertainty in planning and development, and accelerating the delivery of housing and infrastructure.

By contributing to the initiative, partners gain early access to emerging frameworks, participate in shaping outcomes, and help establish a scalable model for regional collaboration.

What You’re Supporting

Phase 1: Regional Design Charrette (2026)

A multi-day, collaborative process bringing together municipal leaders, agencies, industry, and community voices to test growth scenarios across 3–5 pilot sites.

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Phase 2: Implementation Framework

Development of practical tools including design guidance, scenario models, and policy-aligned frameworks to support coordinated decision-making.

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Phase 3: Scalable Regional Model

A replicable approach to regional planning that can be applied across jurisdictions to support long-term, resilient growth.

Who Should Partner

We are engaging with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including:

• Municipal and regional governments

• Provincial agencies

• Developers and industry leaders

• Financial institutions

• Foundations and non-profit organizations

Impact Snapshot

• 4-5 municipalities engaged

• 3–5 pilot sites explored

• 10,000+ housing units influenced (modeled)

• Opportunities for improved infrastructure coordination and cost     

        efficiency   

       
Partnership Opportunities

We are currently establishing a small group of early partners to support the delivery of the 2025 Regional Design Charrette and associated implementation work.

Founding Partners

Early supporters who enable the delivery of the initiative and demonstrate a shared commitment to more coordinated, resilient, and equitable urban growth. Founding Partners are aligned with the goals of the Resilient Region Foundation and may choose to participate in key moments of the process where there is mutual alignment with their organizational priorities and values. Their support helps establish the foundation for a scalable, region-wide approach to planning and implementation.

Supporting Partners

Organizations contributing to the delivery of the charrette and development of outputs, with opportunities to participate and engage in the process.

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We welcome the opportunity to connect with organizations interested in supporting or participating in this work.