Our Vancouver, Our Future - Community Presentation 2/26/2026.

The City of Vancouver held a comprehensive community presentation on February 26, 2026, focused on updating the city's comprehensive plan and development code to guide growth and development over the next 20 years. Key topics included accommodating an anticipated population increase of 81,000 people, addressing housing affordability and diversity through new zoning districts and middle housing allowances, and meeting state mandates such as minimum housing densities and supportive housing requirements. The city emphasized equitable access to essential services, climate resilience, and efficient land use given Vancouver's landlocked status. The draft zoning code introduces 10 new districts with minimum density requirements and removes parking minimums to reduce housing costs. The city highlighted the role of private developers in building housing and infrastructure, funded partly through impact fees and development charges, while acknowledging that end users ultimately bear these costs. Public engagement has been extensive, with opportunities for community input continuing through March 2026. The city also discussed challenges related to annexation, infrastructure upgrades in older neighborhoods, and coordination with Clark County. Overall, the meeting underscored the city's efforts to balance growth, affordability, environmental sustainability, and community needs through updated policies and codes.