Delta Council Endorses 2025 Plan for Ladner Village

The revitalization of Ladner Village will continue to advance in 2025 with an action plan for further improvements and neighbourhood investments that Delta Council endorsed at the October 21 Regular Meeting. 

“The revitalization of Delta’s only waterfront village has been discussed in the community for decades, and with this action plan for 2025, we will continue to take concrete steps to make this long-held vision a reality,” said Delta Mayor George V. Harvie. “Informed by the engagement results, this Council is committed to moving forward in a thoughtful manner, ensuring historic Ladner Village remains a beloved community destination for years to come.”  

In 2025, residents can expect the following activities to move forward along the waterfront and in Ladner Village: 

Chisholm Street Wharf upgrades will advance with input from the community engagement process that’s currently underway. These improvements may include accessible pathways, additional seating, overhead lighting, and new railings and decking. Plans for Spot-on-the-Water Park have shifted away from a destination playground to emphasize passive recreation, taking advantage of the water views and mature trees in the park and providing shaded picnic areas.  

  • Design options for a Chisholm Street one-way road configuration will be developed for review with Council and the community, and will include a multi-use pathway and accessibility ramps to the dike, among other features.  
  • The Ladner Village Tourist Accommodation Expression of Interest (EOI) will close on January 31, 2025, after which submissions will be shortlisted and final approval would follow near the end of 2025. Site preparation will occur in phases over the next six months and an application to rezone the properties to align with the Official Community Plan and long-term vision is forthcoming.  
  • Options for expanding kayak and paddleboard launching areas at the Elliott St. Wharf are set to advance, as are options to expand the Ladner Village Market and other pedestrian activities, which will be discussed with the community in the next several months. 
  • The City will be seeking the services of a design consultant to work with the community on the creation of a branding and wayfinding plan for Ladner Village. After the final concept designs are endorsed by Council, an implementation plan will be developed for consideration as part of the 2026 Financial Plan. 

Delta Council received the results of the engagement program conducted this summer to gather feedback on the program. The City spoke with more than 400 residents during May Days and at the Ladner Village Market as well as received additional feedback from 211 participants. The results of this engagement program informed the recommendations in the action plan and are available for review at letstalk.delta.ca/Ladner-Village. 

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