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By Florence Gordon

Published 12:00 PDT, Fri October 10, 2025

Last Updated: 12:01 PDT, Fri October 10, 2025

‘Good to Know’

Help shape Richmond’s Social Development Strategy for the next decade

The residents of Richmond are encouraged to be part of the decision making and future development of our city. Many citizens have lived in Richmond for decades and witnessed the growth and tremendous change or maybe you are new to the city and have new ideas. Either way, a healthy, constructive input will contribute to how Richmond can best focus Its path of building a stronger, more inclusive community—and the city is inviting the public to help shape how this happens.

The City of Richmond has drafted a new 10-year Social Development Strategy to help guide the City and its partners to meet the community’s social needs—improving community well-being and helping residents reach their full potential. Multiple opportunities are available until Sunday, Oct. 26, for residents and community partners to connect with staff and provide input that will help shape Richmond’s social priorities.

The public is encouraged to review the draft strategy and provide input, identify any gaps to ensure it reflects the community’s priorities and help build Richmond’s future together.

How to participate

Online

Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/SocialDevStrategy to learn more and complete a short survey.

Survey deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Translation and accessibility tools are offered on the website.

In-person

Connect with city staff at various pop-up locations in Richmond.

Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Cambie Community Centre,
12800 Cambie Road.

Monday, Oct. 20 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road.

Cantonese and Mandarin interpreters will be available at

Cambie Community Centre.

West Richmond Community Centre and South Arm Community Centre.

Printed copies of the survey are available in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified.

Chinese at the pop-ups, and can also be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:

Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road

Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate

Once finalized, the strategy will be presented to council in winter 2025. Following council endorsement, the city will work with partners to put the strategy into action, track progress and report back every three years.

5 Strategic Directions

The strategic directions, along with 66 priority actions, will guide and inform the city’s planning and response to Richmond’s diverse social needs.

Improve access to basic needs

Enhance inclusion and belonging

Foster a safe, resilient and accessible community

Strengthen community voice and engagement

Build community capacity

For more information, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/SocialDevStrategy, email SocialPlanning@richmond.ca or call 604-204-8520.

Richmond residents invited to provide input on the Steveston Park Legacy Walk

The City of Richmond is developing a Legacy Walk through Steveston Community Park and invites residents to review preliminary design concepts and share feedback. The project will enhance the north–south pathway between Fentiman Place and the Steveston Martial Arts Centre and introduce an interpretive system that commemorates the enduring legacy of the Japanese Canadian community.

Steveston Community Park is home to important cultural landmarks including the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Martial Arts Centre and Nikkei Memorial Garden—sites that honour the rich history and contributions of Japanese Canadians in the area. The Legacy Walk will build on this foundation, offering a space for reflection, education and connection while enhancing the existing park and facilities.

How to participate

Online: Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/StevestonLegacyWalk to learn more and complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Hard-copy survey: Pick up at the Steveston Community Centre front desk. Completed surveys can be returned there by Sunday, Oct. 26.

This project is funded by the Japanese Canadian Legacies Fund, a provincial initiative that supports efforts to recognize and honour the contributions and experiences of the Japanese Canadian community, from pre-war to post-war. The grant was secured by the Japanese Canadian Heritage Committee (JCHC), a sub-committee of the Steveston Community Society (SCS), which led the application process.

For more information about the Steveston Park Legacy Walk, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/StevestonLegacyWalk or email parks@richmond.ca