Corporate PlanLiveable CommunityClimate LeadershipEngaged, Healthy CommunityDiversified, Thriving EconomyGovernanceCity of Maple Ridge Corporate Plan
Facilitate expanded housing diversity and supply, to promote attainabilityImprove mobility with safe, sustainable and effective transportation optionsDevelop infrastructure that positions the City to provide accessible and sustainable services while accommodating growthFoundational Initiatives for Liveable CommunityMitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate changeReduce municipal and community greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with adopted targetsEnhance and protect the health of our natural environmentFoundational Initiatives for Climate Leadership & Environmental StewardshipProvide a diversity of inclusive and accessible recreation opportunitiesBuild and celebrate community pride, strengthening community connections to foster a sense of belongingPromote a vibrant arts and culture communityEnsure the safety and enhance the well-being of residentsImprove community engagement with the CityFoundational Initiatives for Engaged, Healthy CommunityAttract, retain and expand business investment to diversify the tax base and increase local employmentExpand training and educational options in Maple Ridge to build a skilled workforce that attracts innovative businessesExplore and maximize tourism opportunities as a means to further diversify the local economyFoundational Initiatives for Diversified, Thriving EconomyIdentify and commit to opportunities for the City to move forward on a path of Truth and ReconciliationDeliver an exceptional customer experience across City servicesBe accountable to the public through open and responsive governanceEnsure the City is organizationally resilient, ready to adapt to a changing environmentEnsure organization and financial alignment to achieve Strategic Priorities and meet the needs of our growing communityFoundational Initiatives for Governance & Corporate ExcellenceFoster creative industries in Maple Ridge to generate economic activity, employment and community activation.   Facilitate revitalization of business in the downtown and across Maple Ridge to encourage local purchasing and visits to local hospitality venues.Establish the foundations of an innovation ecosystem that fosters innovative businesses in Maple Ridge Systematize Business Retention & Expansion operations so that every business touchpoint is logged, acted on, and measured. Deliver segmented outreach that reaches top employers and the small business basePosition Maple Ridge as a hub for lower carbon businesses and green jobsEnhance long term community climate resilience through policy and land use improvements Proactively support the community to strengthen flood, storm, heat and wildfire preparednessEnsure City operations and services maximize climate resilience to maintain responsiveness and emergency capacity Enhance governance and policy to promote and support civic participation for all citizens residing in Maple Ridge.
Engaged Healthy Community Strategic Priority - Quarterly ReportDiversified Thriving Economy Strategic Priority - Quarterly Report Climate Leadership and Environmental Stewardship Strategic Priority - Quarterly Report Liveable Community Strategic Priority - Quarterly Report Governance and Corporate Excellence Strategic Priority - Quarterly ReportCreate development application prioritization criteriaIncrease housing stock, as measured by occupied units, by 1.2% (1,284 units).Secure 30 below market housing unitsIncrease the multi-unit housing portion of building stock by 2%.Establish benchmark timelines for internal City processes and reviews within the development application processComplete alignment of CMR regulations and policies with Homes for People provincial strategyInclude a complete east to west AAA bike route from 240th to Maple Meadows station in the 5-year Capital PlanInstall 30 secure bike and micro-mobility lockers within the civic centre areaIncrease cycling network length by three kilometersDevelop an Asset Management Strategy & Funding PlanEstablish servicing plans, including green infrastructure solutions, to service 3 key growth areasDevelop and adopt a Climate Action PlanDevelop and implement green infrastructure design and maintenance specifications, guidelines, and performance standardsDevelop a master plan for reducing the reliance on natural gas for all facilities and implement a solar energy projectDevelop framework for climate and resilience as a lens for City decision makingEnsure the City is green fleet ready for passenger vehicles & light-duty fleetEstablish an inventory and baseline of bio-diversity healthDevelop a strategy to manage the health of the McKenney Creek systemProtect and conserve 9 hectares of landComplete an Urban Forest Management StrategyConduct Recreation Facility Accessibility audit to Rick Hansen Guideline standardsEnsure at least 70% of residents, as measured by households, have access to one free community event within a 15-minute walk of their homeIncrease participation in subsidized recreation programs by 10% through the development of City-specific criteria on financial access fundingConduct a Recreation Facility Feasibility StudySupport the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer GamesDevelop and deliver four events to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Maple RidgeIncrease participation in City supported volunteer programs by 10%Implement Public Art streams to support the new Public Art Policy and HandbookConduct an Arts, Culture, Events & Heritage Services ReviewDevelop a Community Safety and Wellbeing Action PlanOperationalize Phase 1 of the Fire Master PlanComplete a de-integration transition plan for Ridge Meadows RCMPEstablish a public participation and engagement frameworkIncrease community activity on Engage MR by 20%Conduct a participatory budget pilot projectComplete a Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Analysis and Implementation PlanDevelop an Incentive Strategy for New Business AttractionDevelop an Investment Attraction Strategy for targeted industries, including a value/supply chain strategyEnsure that the business licensing process and service delivery is capable of processing 20% more applications annuallyCreate a formal, collaborative partnership with a post-secondary institutionEstablish a collaborative Tech Hub to specifically nurture the growth of technologically inclined entrepreneursComplete a Labour Market and Gap AnalysisPromote growth in the agri-, eco-, and adventure tourism sector and complete a regulatory review of the issues impacting this sector. Increase film-based tourism by 10%Develop an event attraction strategy for tourist-driven events aligned with community-based eventsDevelop the City's Indigenous Relations StrategyHost two Council relationship-building meetings with Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation leadershipDevelop and implement a strategy, including standards and principles, to provide exceptional customer experiencesDevelop an evaluation framework for ongoing customer experience assessmentEnsure that 75% of existing policies have been updated within the last 2 yearsImplement an Enterprise Performance Management system (EPM)Develop and implement an enhanced risk management programDevelop a records management programDevelop a business continuity programConduct one Emergency Operations Centre exerciseDeploy a continuous improvement program and conduct training with a cohort of staffDevelop an Intergovernmental Relations Strategy for relationship building and advocacy to advance key city prioritiesReview and consolidate City fees and charges into a single bylaw with annual review datesComplete a major Development Cost Charges reviewOptimize the City’s business and financial planning processStrengthen the capacity of Fire Services to support a rapidly growing community by conducting a staffing model assessment, optimizing reporting structures for efficient service delivery, and implementing a comprehensive succession planning model.Plant 750 trees by Q4 2026Undertake a social wellbeing pilot program to enhance service delivery to marginalized populations Target prolific offending by implementing 20 individualized action plans.Increase community engagement with public safety services by 20% as measured by the number of foot and bike patrols, and joint RCMP & Bylaw safety walks. Develop a One-City Fees and Charges Policy for Council Adoption Complete a review and update of bylaws and policies to align with the Urban Forest Management Strategy.Increase revenue generated by filming in Maple Ridge by 5% Attract two or more major productions to secure large scale activity in Maple Ridge Develop a baseline measure for the campaign on #FilmFriday that measures community awareness and support for the film industry using sentiment analysisIncrease engagement with local businesses by onboarding 35 businesses to the "BeWith" Experience Hub All eligible local businesses within the downtown BIA Catchment area will be informed of the patio program Conduct a minimum of 30 interest holder and expert interviews (businesses, post-secondary, investors, tech workers, startup founders, and non-profit) to identify and confirm critical elements of a local innovation ecosystemHost 4 community innovation events and/or focus groups (targeting over 100 attendees total), aimed at building awareness and collaboration across the innovation and business community. Establish or formalize 2 strategic partnerships (or MOU) with enabling organizations that support the development of the innovation ecosystem.Secure media coverage of Maple Ridge as a destination for innovative businesses in 3 industry/regional publications. Ensure continuity of the Fire Services through implementation of a succession plan.Complete the costing estimates and develop a potential funding strategy for three recreation infrastructure projects.Segment target businesses for business retention and expansion efforts Develop and implement a standard process for inquiry response managementLaunch a monthly business retention and expansion dashboardComplete at least 9 executive facility visits with priority “Elephant” employersConduct 3 Business Walks covering distinct areas (e.g., Town Centre, various business parks), reaching a minimum of 60 storefronts in total.Run 3 issue or sector-based focus groups (4–6 firms each) and publish a one-page action memo from each within 30 days.In collaboration with the Strategy team, complete 8-12 innovation-focused business engagements, as part of the Innovation Hub initiative.Undertake Workshops, and feasibility studies to create materials and deliver resources through 2 workshops with at least 15 agricultural businesses at each workshop to support adoption of lower carbon and climate resilience practices and technologies.Update the Agricultural Plan to confirm priorities and strategies for agricultural and related land use planning (e.g., agri-, eco-, and adventure-tourism). Expand urban tree cover to mitigate heat risks in alignment with the urban forest management plan’s canopy cover target of 40% (as measured by the number of trees planted and % canopy coverage in target areas)75% of all site designs approved at issued Building Permit for all new small scale ground-oriented development will have 40% or greater soil-based landscaping. Proactively provide emergency preparedness support to impacted residents as measured by a 20% increase in unique visits to the City's emergency preparedness webpages and associated public information tools like FlowWorks and Alertable.Adopt a Maple Ridge Corporate Climate Action Plan to guide lower-carbon, resilient city operations covering fleet, buildings, water, waste, natural assets, green infrastructure, commuting and procurement. At City signature events and festivals (Canada Day, Our Neck of the Woods, Rock the Block, Celebrate the Night) increase accessibility and inclusion amenities by 50%, as measured by the aggregate number of sensory spaces, cooling/heating spaces, wheelchair accessible bathrooms and seating, sign language availability, and wayfinding towards these amenities by Q2 2027Review and update the Rental Premises Standards of Maintenance Bylaw (6550-2008) to create targeted amendments adopted to address overheating and provide outreach to raise awareness and monitor property improvements completed. Develop and deliver specific actions under a 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Advocacy Plan 100% of community event and festival organizers receive an Accessibility Package including training, resources and tools to support them to implement enhanced accessibility and inclusion at festivals and events by Q4 2027.Advance an Accessible Maple Ridge Policy to Council for consideration, and implement standardized engagement tools for persons with disabilities by Q4 2027
Climate Leadership
City of Maple Ridge Corporate Plan

Climate Leadership & Environmental Stewardship Priority Statement

Climate change poses a tremendous risk to current and future generations. As stewards of our environmental assets, we value our natural infrastructure and seek to leverage its benefits to reduce our climate impact. We actively plan to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change as our community grows, pursue the growth of green industries, and adopt promising practices and innovation
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Climate Leadership & Environmental Stewardship Key Results In Progress

Key Results
KR Public Update
KR End Date
Objectives
Not Defined
Mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change
In Progress
Develop and implement green infrastructure design and maintenance specifications, guidelines, and performance standards

By Q2 2027, the City will have achieved the following Green Infrastructure outcomes: 

  • Published comprehensive Green Infrastructure Design Guidelines for on-site and off-site applications.
  • Incorporated design criteria, standard details, and specifications for five GI types into the Design Construction Documents (DCD).
  • Clearly defined GI design submission requirements to support more consistent and efficient application review.
  • Identified and published GI measures suitable for Maple Ridge, including site assessment and design considerations.
  • Established standardized off-site GI design, sizing, and maintenance requirements and completed recommendations for related bylaw and DCD updates.
9/30/26
Objectives
Not Defined
Reduce municipal and community greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with adopted targets
In Progress
Ensure the City is green fleet ready for passenger vehicles & light-duty fleet

To date, the City has secured a NRCan grant to support this project, and 20 Level-2 EV chargers have been installed.

Starting in August, an additional 20 Level-2 chargers and 2 Level-3 chargers are anticipated to begin installation.  The project is projected to be substantially complete by the end of February 2027.

12/31/26
Objectives
Not Defined
Enhance and protect the health of our natural environment
In Progress
Establish an inventory and baseline of bio-diversity health

Healthy biodiversity supports life by sustaining ecosystems that people, animals, and food systems depend on, and this work brings together community values and place-based knowledge to build a clear picture of the health of local plants, wildlife, and ecosystems and to co-develop criteria for caring for places that matter to both the community and the environment. The analysis of biodiversity health data is underway with the consulting team. Community engagement is also underway, including an Open House that was completed in June. The Biodiversity Community Survey, which is open until, is available on the City's Engage Page: Biodiversity Framework | Engage Maple Ridge

12/31/26
In Progress
Develop a strategy to manage the health of the McKenney Creek system

The City received the consultants’ second draft of the McKenney Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan, which outlines a phased, watershed-scale planning-level framework to restore ecological health, improve flood and climate resilience, strengthen water quality, and support long-term salmon habitat. The project management team held an open house (June 15, 2026), shared the draft with internal staff, met virtually with the Climate and Environment Advisory Committee and community interest holders, and circulated the draft community organizations and the advisory committee for feedback. The City provided project information to First Nations during the development of the plan and offered opportunities to review and comment on the draft report, subject to each Nation’s interest and capacity. 

Feedback received will be used to refine the plan.  More information about the project can be found on the City's website: https://www.mapleridge.ca/your-government/city-projects/mckenney-creek-enhancement-and-restoration-plan .

Project display boards from the open house can be found here:  https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/mckenney-creek-open-house-boards-june-15-2026

The project is expected to be at the Committee of the Whole on July 21, 2026.

9/30/26
Objectives
Not Defined
Proactively support the community to strengthen flood, storm, heat and wildfire preparedness
In Progress
Proactively provide emergency preparedness support to impacted residents as measured by a 20% increase in unique visits to the City's emergency preparedness webpages and associated public information tools like FlowWorks and Alertable.

This is a new key result in Q1 2026 linked to implementation of the City's Resilient Future 2050 Climate Action Plan adopted by Council in July 2025.  The City has been working to deliver emergency preparedness workshops and resources to residents for some time now, this key result brings together many pieces of this work to have a unified approach to deliver and track the awareness and impacts for residents from these efforts.  Promotion and outreach will occur throughout 2026 as will tracking adoption of resources available to help residents manage a range of climate risks. 

To date, the following progress has been made:

  • We have seen an approximate increase of 15% of subscribers to Alertable (the City's new digital Alert System) since launching in early May.  The number of subscribers is currently at 5,111, up from 4,441 in May (when the Alertable system launched) - nearing the 20% increase goal.
  • Conducted 8 "Be Emergency Ready" (BER) Sessions so far this year. Feedback and validation have not been collected due to capacity constraints.  However, results from last year would indicate a very high Net Promoter Score and most attendees recommending the course to a friend and changing their behaviors to improve personal preparedness.  Stafff are actively working to address capacity constraints within the emergency preparedness team, and feedback collection from participants will restart once resource constraints are addressed.
  • Early consideration of a Climate Ready Conference to be held in November, in collaboration with the climate and resiliency advisor
  • A "Community Resilience Investment" (CRI) Grant has been approved for the City. A FireSmart Coordinator hiring process is underway, funded by the grant. Hoping to launch program in Sept 2026.  This will generate new Key Results for 2027 once the program has fully launched.
  • Flowworks monitoring system embedded in Flood Ready Guide and all Flood related emergency messaging sent via Alertable & Voyent.
12/31/26
Objectives
Not Defined
Ensure City operations and services maximize climate resilience to maintain responsiveness and emergency capacity
In Progress
Adopt a Maple Ridge Corporate Climate Action Plan to guide lower-carbon, resilient city operations covering fleet, buildings, water, waste, natural assets, green infrastructure, commuting and procurement.

The City is undertaking a low-carbon Corporate Climate Action Plan as identified in the Resilient 2050 Plan. Work has begun with a completion date of December 2026.

12/31/26

Climate Leadership & Environmental Stewardship Key Results Completed

Key Results
KR Public Update
KR End Date
Objectives
Not Defined
Mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change
Met
Develop and adopt a Climate Action Plan

On June 24, 2025, Maple Ridge Council endorsed its first-ever Climate Action Plan, Resilient Future 2050: Moving Boldly Toward Low-Carbon Resilience.

The plan outlines five key strategies—called “Bold Moves”—and 58 actionable steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resilience, and support sustainable growth across the city. Over 80% of the actions are slated for implementation within five years (2025 - 2030).

Developed with extensive community input and backed by provincial funding, the plan includes updated sustainability targets, supports both rural and urban areas, and will be monitored through the City’s Community Scorecard. A cross-departmental Climate Action Team has been struck to manage and oversee implementation of the actions outlined in the plan and ensure alignment with existing projects at the city to maximize resource utilization. 

The key result had three related initiatives that are all completed - multi-hazard risk and vulnerability assessment, extreme temperature risk mapping and analysis and development of the community climate action plan. 

5/30/25
Objectives
Not Defined
Reduce municipal and community greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with adopted targets
Met
Develop a master plan for reducing the reliance on natural gas for all facilities and implement a solar energy project

The plan to reduce reliance on natural gas has been completed.  After a major energy audit and research by energy specialists the City now has a strategic energy management plan to guide investments and maximize efficiency of energy use across city facilities. Work on the solar project is still ongoing, and this will be tracked under a new key result to separate it from the master plan for reducing reliance on natural gas. 

10/1/27
Met
Develop framework for climate and resilience as a lens for City decision making

Understanding how climate risks will impact residents and the work of the City is a priority.  This project associated with this Key Result involved development of a framework that will help inform decision making and policy for the City into the future. Staff have developed a climate and resiliency lens and framework.  They are now working to incorporate this at different levels of city procurement, operations and planning. 

9/30/24
Objectives
Not Defined
Enhance and protect the health of our natural environment
Met
Protect and conserve 9 hectares of land

This key result has been met.  The project associated with this key result undertook assessment of lands that were suitable for preservation of natural assets. In 2024 the City was able to identify and put in place protection for 9 hectares of land that will be conserved as a natural asset for the betterment of the community. 

12/31/25
Met
Complete an Urban Forest Management Strategy

Maple Ridge City Council has adopted the City’s first-ever Urban Forest Management Strategy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to preserving and enhancing the city's diverse urban forest. 

The Urban Forest Management Strategy (UFMS) outlines comprehensive measures to sustainably manage and expand Maple Ridge's vital green spaces and tree canopy in the context of urban development and climate challenges. 

See Urban Forest Management Strategy | Maple Ridge, BC for further information and a copy of the final strategy.

3/31/24
Met
Plant 750 trees by Q4 2026

In 2025 the City planted over 1800 new trees in 7 parks in Maple Ridge through grant funding and has continued to apply for more tree planting grants as they become available. In Fall 2025 - Spring 2026, over 1,000 new street trees will be planted in boulevards and in parks across Maple Ridge, focusing on areas of the City with low tree canopy. These new street trees are also part of a successful tree planting grant.

12/31/26
Met
Complete a review and update of bylaws and policies to align with the Urban Forest Management Strategy.

A new Tree Protection and Management Bylaw was adopted by Council on May 12th.

 

12/30/26