The University Endowment Lands' (UEL's) Official Community Plan, adopted in 2005 and most recently amended in 2022, reflects the character and aspirations of the UEL community.
The community includes four distinct areas: Area A, Area B, Area C, and Area D, which includes the Village. Areas A, B, and C are single-family residential areas. Area D is the commercial centre and contains multi-family residential units. Area D has seen the most growth over the last ten years.
While there is no mayor and council, community members are well represented on two key groups that were established in the Official Community Plan to provide advice to the Manager.
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) consists entirely of members elected by the four Areas in the UEL in proportion to their population.
The Advisory Design Panel (ADP), established through the CAC's constitution, has a mix of professional architects, landscape architects, engineers and community members elected to represent their areas who are part of the panel when matters located in their area are under consideration.
The community also participates in the election of the Metro Vancouver Director for "Electoral Area A" who represents all of the unincorporated area in Metro Vancouver's jurisdiction.
Community Newsletters
From time to time the University Endowment Lands (UEL) Administration will distribute a community newsletter to residents. The newsletters are an important source of information for residents and include updates on new and existing residential services, infrastructure improvements, special events, and annual reminders. Digital copies of these newsletters are posted here:
| 2024 | Summer | |
| 2023 | Summer | |
| 2022 | Summer | leləm̓ Welcome |
Emergency Preparedness
The University Endowment Lands has an entire page devoted to emergency preparedness. Click here to visit this page.
Housing Needs
2024 Interim Housing Needs Report
The Minister responsible for the UEL directed UEL staff to align the UEL’s bylaws with new provincial housing legislation, which included producing an Interim Housing Needs Report (IHNR). The IHNR’s purpose is to identify the number of housing units required in the next 5-years and 20-years. In addition, the legislation requires the UEL to identify steps taken to meet the community’s housing needs since the last housing needs report from August of 2022; and, to provide a statement on the needs for housing near active transportation. Using the Province’s prescribed method, the UEL’s 2024 IHNR has identified that 718 units in 5 years and 1,985 units in 20 years would be required to meet the community’s housing needs.
The full Interim Housing Needs Report can be reviewed here.
2022 Housing Needs Report
The UEL undertook a Housing Needs Report (HNR) as part of its implementation of the Area D Neighbourhood Plan. The purpose of the HNR is to collect and interpret available housing and demographic data which will help with future planning. UEL Administration will be exploring the HNR's findings to guide future policy and planning work to support the community’s current and future housing needs.
Highlights of the HNR include:
- A growing adult and senior population
- Challenges with diverse and affordable housing stock
- Over-and-under housing issues
The full Housing Needs Report can be reviewed here.
Pest Management
Chafer Beetle
The European Chafer, Amphimallon majale, is an invasive species of beetle, considered a pest of turf, horticulture, and field crops.
Chafer beetle infestation has been migrating westward from Eastern North America for some time now and can be seen in many parts of the University Endowment Lands (UEL). There are biological and chemical treatments available as integrated pest management options. None of theses options completely eliminate the infestation as it is so wide-spread.
Residents are advised to discuss treatment options with their landscape professional and to ensure that, regardless of treatment option, the applicator is certified and compliant with pest management regulations.
Additionally, residents should advise their neighbours if they will be treating for chafer beetle infestation. Some neighbours may wish to coordinate treatment options or may be particularly sensitive to certain chemicals and will appreciate advanced notice of treatment application.
The UEL Administration does not oversee pesticide regulation or treatment.
Please see informational resouces below:
| Ministry of Agriculture and Food | European Chafer |
| Pesticides in Agriculture | |
| Metro Vancouver | European Chafer Beetle |
Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis, is a highly destructive invasive beetle that attacks and kills certain species of ash tree. The University Endowment Lands is within the regulated area for this pest. For more information on identification and what residents can do, please see the information sheet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency here.
Public Realm
Integrated Storm Water Management
The UEL has created an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan (ISMP) and continues to monitor stream water quality. The plan is for the developed areas of the UEL (excluding Pacific Spirit Regional Park), which predominantly drain northward into Burrard Inlet.
| Final Integrated Storm Water Management Plan |
| 2016 UEL Stream Water Quality Report |
| 2021 UEL Stream Water Quality Report |
RCMP Block Watch Program
For information pertaining to the RCMP Block Watch Program in the University Endowment Lands, please contact the RCMP, University Detachment, at:
| Phone | (604) 224-1322 |
| UBC_Admin@RCMP-grc.gc.ca |
General information regarding the Block Watch Program can be found here.
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife form part of the rich, natural environment in the University Endowment Lands. With residential areas within close proximity to Pacific Spirit Regional Park, encounters with wildlife are common.
Residents that observe or encounter potentially dangerous wildlife, such as coyotes, in an urban area may report incidents to the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1 (877) 952-7277.