This study examined the District’s regulations regarding development in Ambleside (including the Zoning Bylaw and the density bonusing system) to see how these impact the financial feasibility of development within Ambleside.  

This study looked at the business composition in Ambleside and made recommendations regarding the appropriate commercial mix based upon the community’s goals at the time for Ambleside, the existing businesses, external competition and future growth in Ambleside and the surrounding area. The study included surveys of both business owners and customers.  

The Ambleside Off-Street Parking Study provides a thorough review of existing and future parking supply and demand.

This study is a random onsite intercept survey of parking behaviour of those working in Ambleside, local employers, residents and visitors to the area.

West Vancouver’s 2021 Annual Report is now available online. 

The District was awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its 2020 Annual Report. This award is given to governments that publish an Annual Report that goes beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrates an effort to clearly communicate the municipal government’s financial picture, enhance an understanding of financial reporting by municipal governments, and addresses user needs.

The District of West Vancouver participated in the provincial Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) to incent corporate greenhouse gas tracking and reduction.

The CARIP is a program that allowed municipalities to recover the money spent each year on carbon tax related to fossil fuels such as gas for fleet vehicles and natural gas for heating buildings. 

To be eligible for this conditional grant, local governments were required to report publicly on their plan and progress toward meeting their climate action goals, the nearest being a 33% reduction by 2020. The reports listed below summarize both the yearly emissions and the actions undertaken by the District to reduce corporate greenhouse gases.

In spring 2021, the province announced that the CARIP program will end in the 2021/22 fiscal year. However, the District continues to track yearly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with the 2021 report provided below. 

In 2022, the government initiated a new program, the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP), that provides local governments and Modern Treaty Nations with predictable and stable funding to support the implementation of local climate action that reduces emissions and prepares communities for the impacts of a changing climate. The District was required to complete a survey outlining our climate action initiatives. The survey results are provided below. 

The Community Dialogue on Neighbourhood Character and Housing Working Group guided a year-long consultation process, providing a forum for an in-depth discussion and debate on neighbourhood character and housing issues.

The Community Dialogue was a process of ‘people talking to people’ about the future of their neighbourhoods, and issues related to housing choice and affordability. The Working Group asked questions and listened to what residents had to say about the issues and possible actions for addressing them. The newsletters are part of that dialogue process.

In September 2008, the Working Group delivered their recommendations report to Council. 

Updates to the community on Council's progress

This report outlines the breakdown of 2007 greenhouse gas emissions from the District's corporate activities. 

Drinking water quality reports