What was this engagement about?
This was a unique opportunity for the public to provide meaningful input at the very early stages of the Uptown Transit-Oriented Development which will help inform planning and design moving forward.
Timeline: August 19 to September 18, 2024
Open House: Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 5 pm to 8 pm
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Early Public Engagement
Thank you to everyone who filled out the online survey and attended the September 5 “Gearing Up for the Future of Uptown” event and the September 12 “Open House” event.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was seeking early feedback to inform the planning and design of the Uptown Transit-Oriented Development.
Online survey
A public online survey was open for feedback until 4 pm on September 18, 2024
Gearing Up for the Future of Uptown
Tune up your bike and learn more about the project at our pop-up with Capital Bike at the Switch Bridge: Gearing Up for the Future of Uptown
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: Galloping Goose Trail Switch Bridge, near the end of Crease Avenue in Saanich
Attend the Uptown Transit-Oriented Development open house
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: New Life Community Fellowship Church, 3900 Carey Road, Saanich
Drop-in format, no RSVP required.
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Visit the development website
For more information about the Uptown Transit Hub and the Uptown Transit-Oriented Development, follow the link below.
Please email comments or questions to tod@gov.bc.ca.
Next steps
Feedback will be used to inform development planning and design moving forward. An engagement summary report will be published in Winter 2024 to outline survey results and interest holder feedback heard.
Engagement timeline
Launch of engagement
August 19, 2024
Gearing Up for the Future of Uptown
Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Intersection of Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trails
Open House
Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 5 pm to 8 pm
New Life Community Fellowship Church
3900 Carey Road, Victoria B.C.
Engagement closes
September 18, 2024
The engagement closes at 4 pm PT
What we heard report posted
2025
Commitment to Anti-Racism
The Province of B.C. is committed to taking action against racism and to working to ensure this engagement process is anti-racist and safeguards human rights. Disrespectful and racist comments will not be accepted or considered and will be removed from the engagement record. Please ensure comments are constructive and focused for this engagement.