Implementing Objectives
Objective 1Land for High Technology and Desired Light Industry
Ensure a supply of well-located and serviced land in order to enhance Richmond's attractiveness for high technology, specialized manufacturing, distribution and film industries, of various sizes.
| Strategic Action | Implementation Detail |
Lead Role and Potential Partners |
Results Expected |
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Rezone selected industrial lands for higher order industrial uses |
Some I2 lands in North Richmond rezoned to I3 for high technology Some I1 lands on Mitchell Island rezoned to I2 for light industry |
Lead Role: - Land Use Also Involved: - Private Landowners |
More land with appropriate high tech / light industry zoning. |
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Work with other agencies to increase I2 and I3 lands among their holdings |
Encourage more I2 and I3 uses at Fraser Port Site Encourage more I3 development on Airport lands |
Shared Partnership: - Land Use - FraserPort - YVRAA |
More land with appropriate high tech / light industry zoning. |
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Redesignate and rezone selected non-industrial lands for business park industrial (I3) |
Redesignate and rezone selected older residential lands under flight path |
Lead Role: - Land Use Also Involved: - Private Landowners |
More land with appropriate high tech / light industry zoning. |
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Enhance the range of complementary services in industrial areas (e.g. banks, stores, etc.) |
Identify appropriate mix of uses in business parks and industrial areas Clarify details and report back on specific proposals |
Lead Role: - Land Use - Development Applications |
More services to meet industry needs. |
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Prepare relevant land acquisition strategy |
Identify and prioritize strategic parcels for acquisition to provide roads and parks, and encourage redevelopment in key industrial areas Acquire those parcels approved by Council as opportunities arise. |
Lead Role: - Lands & Property Also Involved: - Land Use - Development Applications - Capital Plan Team |
Removal of some obstacles to re- development in key industrial areas. |
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Development Cost Charges Cap |
Consider setting a limit on DCC's for renovations to industrial buildings |
Lead Role: - Development Applications Also Involved: - Land Use - Finance - Capital Plan Team |
Removal of some obstacles to redevelopment in industrial areas |
| (See also under Objective 5 - Meeting Customers' Needs ) |
Objective 2
A Place for Water Dependent Industry
Reserve strategic sites for port and water dependent industrial use.
| Strategic Action | Implementation Detail |
Lead Role and Potential Partners |
Results Expected |
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Continue working with the Fraser River Port Authority re: the development of their lands along the South Arm |
81 ha (200 ac.) are being developed for port facilities. |
Lead Role: - Land Use Also Involved: - Fraser Port |
Lands for water-dependent industry |
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Continue working with the North Fraser Port Authority in planning for the North Arm |
Official comments on NFPA proposed draft plan |
Lead Role: - Land Use Also Involved: - North Fraser Port Authority |
Input into plan which will affect water-dependent and other industry |
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Create zone exclusively for water-dependent industry |
Of particular relevance along North Arm, once NFPA plan is completed |
Lead Role: - Land Use/Zoning Also Involved: - North Fraser Port Authority, other Private Owners |
Lands for water-dependent industry |
Objective 3: Services
Ensure that the local servicing infrastructure serves the needs of local businesses.
| Strategic Action | Implementation Detail |
Lead Role and Potential Partners |
Results Expected |
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Complete detailed servicing studies for industrial redevelopment / expansion areas |
Set priorities for servicing expansion areas Conduct studies Add required works to Capital Works Program |
Lead Role: - Engineering Also Involved: - Land Use/ Development Applications - Capital Plan Team |
Serviced lands for new industrial development and redevelopment |
Objective 4: Transportation
Ensure that the local transportation infrastructure serves the needs of industrial businesses and their employees.
| Strategic Action | Implementation Detail |
Lead Role and Potential Partners |
Results Expected |
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Reduce road congestion through strategic upgrading projects |
Sea Island Connector Project Mitchell Road improvements between Knight Street and No. 5 Road including left turn lane and signal, as well as median (1999-2000) Other longer term proposals including: Extending Knox Way between No 6 and 7 roads to reduce industrial traffic on River and Bridgeport Roads Garden City extension through to Van Horne to further reduce Bridgeport and River Road traffic City Centre Collector road improvements to reduce City Centre congestion |
Lead Role: - Transportation Also Involved: |
Faster travel time along major roads accessing industrial areas Fewer industrial traffic congestion complaints. |
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Expand travel choices for industrial employees through improved transit and cycling services |
Complete Rapid Bus project Restructuring local transit service to improve connections within Richmond Representation from industry in local transit planning stakeholder group Continued cycling network implementation |
Lead Role: - Transportation Also Involved: - Regional Transportation Authority - Public Works - Capital Planning Team - Richmond Cycling Committee |
More commuting choices for employees, More staff using alternatives to single-occupant vehicles, which will in turn make Richmond more attractive to industry and help reduce pressure on road network. |
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Respond to Business Survey Requests for Intersection and other improvements |
Prepare prioritized list of projects in this category as part of the final Industrial Strategy Report Plan implementation of approved projects |
Lead Role: - Transportation Also Involved: - Regional Transportation Authority - Capital Planning Team - Land Use - ICBC - Public Works |
Road improvements that further reduce congestion and respond to industrial customer complaints |
Objective 5: Effective Customer Service
Keep Richmond Industrial Customers satisfied by providing relevant, timely, and cost-effective services (e.g.: crime prevention, permit processing).
| Strategic Action | Implementation Detail |
Lead Role and Potential Partners |
Results Expected |
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Ensure that businesses receive business licenses in an effective and timely manner |
Determine current processing times and set target for improvements Process re-engineering to enhance service and meet targets. Customer Service Training as required. Thank-You letters to new Richmond businesses Other as required |
Lead Role: - Business Liaison and Development Also Involved: - Business License Staff - Customer Service Team - Performance Measures Team |
Customers see service improvements These improvements will be quantified and monitored over time. |
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Improved efficiencies for Processing Industry Development Applications |
Create criteria and procedures Consider assigning one Development Applications contact to help industrial businesses facilitate their development projects (expansion of "one-stop shopping" concept). Develop appropriate staff training modules Develop info brochures for businesses on fast-tracking. Meet with local realtors / Urban Development Institute to ensure they understand procedures and constraints of fast-tracking |
Lead Role: - Land Use/ Development Applications Also Involved: - Customer Service Team - Manager, Business Development - Production Centre |
Faster, smoother experience for businesses obtaining permits and business licences Improved perceptions of Richmond as a place to do business |
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Streamline regulations affecting industrial development |
Eliminate Development Permit requirement for I3 zones Simplify and update industrial sections of Zoning Bylaw to achieve efficiencies |
Lead Role: - Development Applications |
Legal aspects of processes streamlined |
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Enhance security in Richmond industrial areas through added crime prevention measures. |
To Be Determined |
Shared Partnership: - Livability Team - Business Liaison and Development - Richmond RCMP - Private Sector |
Fewer break-ins and improved perception of safety among industrial businesses |
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Consider expanding garbage/ recycling service to industrial areas |
Further discussions with stakeholders to determine whether this service is likely to be desired in all areas, or just selected business parks / locations. Staff report on findings |
Lead Role: - Public Works Also Involved: - Customer Service Team |
Heightened customer satisfaction with City services among industrial businesses |
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Develop a Strategy for Enhancing Open Space and Recreational Opportunities for Industrial Areas |
To be Determined (consider trails, parks, cycling paths) |
Shared Partnership: - Land Use / Parks Design - Partnerships Team - Livability Team - Private Sector |
Added features for attracting and retaining skilled employees in priority industries. |
Objective 6: Partnerships for Ex
Enhance existing partnerships and develop new ones to deliver a range of services outside the City's normal jurisdiction (e.g.: education, lobbying senior governments, etc)
| Strategic Action | Implementation Detail |
Lead Role and Potential Partners |
Results Expected |
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Work with Kwantlen College and other local training providers to promote and enhance training opportunities appropriate to Richmond's key industrial sectors. |
Develop Terms of Reference and work program for this initiative (e.g. City role to be determined) |
Lead Role: - Partnerships Team - Kwantlen College Also Involved: - Livability Team - Human Resource Development Canada (Rmd Office) - BCIT, UBC - Vancouver International Airport |
Local labour force skills to match industry needs; Developing future entrepreneurs in key sectors. More industry awareness of Richmond's post-secondary educational assets |
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Work with the Vancouver International Airport Authority to help further attract desired industries and airport clients to Richmond |
Develop Terms of Reference and Work Program |
Lead Role: - Partnerships Team - Vancouver International Airport Also Involved: - Land Use - Finance |
An even stronger Richmond industrial base |
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Consider working with local port authorities to create a free trade zone at one of their Richmond facilities |
To Be Determined |
Shared Partnership: - Partnerships Team - NFPA and Fraser Port |
More opportunities for local manufacturing and distribution firms. |
| Other Partnership actions to be identified |
