Maple Ridge, B.C., May 4, 2026 – The City of Maple Ridge is on track to complete almost all key results under Council’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan by the end of the year, marking significant progress toward delivering on Council’s four-year term priorities.
The City has released its Q1 2026 update on Council’s Strategic Plan, highlighting completed work and new key results introduced to respond to emerging priorities.
The plan is guided by an Objectives and Key Results (OKR) approach, ensuring progress is measurable, transparent, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for residents. Most original key results have already been completed, and progress continues in Q1 2026 on additional key results added throughout the term of the plan.
“When Council started our term, we had bold goals in mind, and we’re proud to see this work being completed over the past four years,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “This is about delivering what matters—safe communities, strong local businesses, and the infrastructure and services our residents rely on every day. We’re on track to complete the work we set out to do, while continuing to build for our growing community.”
Key results on track for completion
Council’s Strategic Plan included 61 original key results, with additional key results added over time to reflect emerging priorities—17 in 2025 and 16 in 2026. These additions have strengthened the City’s ability to respond to new opportunities while staying aligned with Council’s vision.
Highlights of key results delivered in Q1 2026
- Completion of the Ridge Meadows RCMP de-integration, with the Maple Ridge RCMP detachment officially established on April 1, 2026
- Continued growth in the local film sector, including attracting major longer-term productions and expanding community engagement through the #FilmFriday campaign
- Support for local businesses, including onboarding more than 35 businesses to the BeWith Experience Hub and expanding outreach through the downtown patio program
- Advancing tourism and agriculture, including completion of a regulatory review to support agri-, eco-, and adventure tourism sectors
- Progress on housing initiatives, including increasing the multi-unit housing portion of building stock
“These results demonstrate how we are turning strategy into action,” said Zvi Lifshiz, Chief Strategy Officer. “We continue to be agile, refine our approach, add new key results when needed, and ensure our work remains focused on delivering clear, measurable benefits for the community.”
New priorities focused on climate resilience and growth
A key focus of the Q1 update is the addition of new objectives and key results aligned with the implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, Resilient Future 2050. Key initiatives include:
- Expanding urban tree cover by planting 1,500 climate resistant trees on public lands in heat-vulnerable neighbourhoods
- Increasing environmental performance in development, with 75% new small-scale ground-oriented development achieving 40% or greater soil-based landscaping.
- Complete a review of the Rental Premises Standards of Maintenance Bylaw to address overheating and climate-related risks
- Proactively providing emergency preparedness support to impacted residents
- Developing a Corporate Climate Action Plan to better manage climate implications from City procurement and infrastructure investments.
Additional new key results support:
- Economic development, including enhanced business engagement, investment attraction, and innovation initiatives
- Recreation infrastructure planning, including cost estimates and funding strategies for three recreation facilities
- Intergovernmental advocacy, to secure funding and advance key City priorities
Progress continues to be shared through the City’s Strategic Plan Dashboard and communications under the banner ‘Maple Ridge Delivers,’ helping residents see how investments are translating into real improvements in the community. Residents can view the full Q1 2026 report and explore progress at: MapleRidge.ca/CouncilStratPlan
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