Shape Richmond's Economic Future

Richmond is a vibrant and growing community with a strong economic foundation. To build on our strengths and create new opportunities for businesses, workers and residents, we are developing a new Economic Development Strategy.

This strategy will guide Richmond in supporting a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy that balances growth and environmental responsibility toward community well-being. It will address both current and future needs to keep Richmond competitive and reflect the aspirations of our community.


Your Voice Matters

This engagement process is designed to gather input from:

  • Residents on how to make Richmond an even better place to live, connect, and thrive.
  • Businesses and entrepreneurs on opportunities, challenges, and supports needed to grow and succeed.
  • Students on how to strengthen learning, career pathways, and innovation opportunities.
  • Workers on what’s needed to ensure good jobs, fair opportunities, and secure livelihoods.
  • Organizations and other institutions on insights and potential partnerships on long-term economic growth and community well-being.
  • Community groups on how to foster a more inclusive and connected economy.


How Your Feedback Will Help

Your input will play a key role in shaping Richmond’s economic future and help us:

  • Identify Richmond’s economic strengths and opportunities.
  • Understand barriers faced by businesses, workers, and other participants in the local economy.
  • Shape a strategy that supports local jobs, business growth, and community well-being.


How To Get Involved

  • Online: Take the survey below to share your ideas, and help us build a brighter economic future for Richmond.
    • The survey will be open until 11:59pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025.


  • In person: Drop by the following locations to meet and speak with the project team, and share your thoughts.
    • Lansdowne Centre on Saturday, October 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm near Centre Court.
    • Steveston on Saturday, November 1 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm near Fisherman's Wharf.
    • Aberdeen Centre on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm near Musical Fountain.