Maple Ridge, B.C., Feb. 26, 2026 – The City of Maple Ridge continues to make strong progress on delivering the priorities that matter to residents, with nearly 70 per cent of original key results now completed in Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
The City has released its Q4 2025 update on Council’s Strategic Plan, outlining progress across Council’s five priorities: Liveable Community; Engaged, Healthy Community; Diversified, Thriving Economy; Climate Leadership & Environmental Stewardship; and Governance & Corporate Excellence. The plan is guided by an Objectives and Key Results (OKR) approach, which focuses on measurable outcomes and clear community benefits.
“Council’s Strategic Plan is about delivering real results on what matters to our residents—stronger economy, safer neighbourhoods, more housing options, stronger community connections, and practical action on climate change,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “This Q4 update shows significant progress across all five priorities and reinforces our commitment to transparency, accountability, and getting critical infrastructure and services delivered for our community.”
Strong progress in the final year of the plan
By the end of Q4 2025, 42 of the 61 original key results (almost 70 per cent) were completed. Highlights include:
- Expanding community access to free events within walking distance
- Increasing participation in subsidized recreation programming by 11 per cent
- Developing a Community Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan
- Completing a Recreation Feasibility Study
- Achieved strong growth in filming activity, generating $735,000 in direct City revenue in 2025
- Expanding the cycling network by more than three kilometres
- Securing 30 below-market housing units by Q4 2025
- Adopting the City’s Climate Action Plan, Resilient Future 2050
- Conserving more than 9 hectares of land as natural assets
In late 2025, the City introduced a refreshed reporting format that shifts the focus from individual activities to key results and community outcomes. This approach provides clearer context on what has been delivered, why it matters, and how progress contributes to Council’s broader priorities. 18 key results are still in progress and on track for completion by the end of 2026. 17 additional key results have been added to build on completed work, with two of those subsequently added key results completed as of Q4 2025.
“The OKR framework helps us stay focused on outcomes, not just outputs,” said Zvi Lifshiz, Chief Strategy Officer. “As we move through the final year of the plan, we’re sharpening our targets, strengthening our data, and clearly communicating how this work delivers value for the community.”
Progress is tracked and shared through the City’s online strategic plan dashboard and on the City’s social media channels under the banner ‘Maple Ridge Delivers’ helping residents see how priorities are being advanced and how investments are translating into real community benefits.
Residents can view the full Q4 report and explore progress on the Council Strategic Plan Dashboard at: MapleRidge.ca/CouncilStratPlan. See attached backgrounder for highlights of key results.
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BACKGROUNDER - Council Strategic Plan Key Result Highlights (Q4 2025)
Liveable Community
- Secured 30 below-market housing units and advanced tools to streamline approvals for priority housing.
- Expanded the cycling network by more than three kilometres, improving safe mobility options.
- Advanced infrastructure planning to support growth and long-term service sustainability.
Engaged, Healthy Community
- Increased participation in subsidized recreation programming by 11.6 per cent
- Expanded access to free community events with 70% of residents have access to a free community event within walking distance of neighbourhoods.
- Delivered major community events and strengthened volunteer participation.
- Developing a Community Safety Action Plan
- Completing a Recreation Feasibility Study
- Supporting the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games and the Maple Ridge 150th Anniversary celebrations
- Increasing community engagement by 20%
- Completing new Event Attraction, Investment Attraction and Business Retention and Expansion, and Urban Forest Management Strategies
Diversified, Thriving Economy
- Completed key economic development strategies, including investment attraction and business retention planning
- Achieved strong growth in filming activity, generating $735,000 in direct City revenue in 2025
- Continued work to support innovation, local business growth, and tourism opportunities
Climate Leadership & Environmental Stewardship
- Adopted the Resilient Future 2050 Climate Action Plan.
- Conserved over nine hectares of land as natural assets.
- Advanced urban forest planning and large-scale tree planting initiatives.
- Protecting and conserving over 9 hectares of land by Q4 2025
- Developing a master plan for City energy consumption
Governance & Corporate Excellence
- Implemented an enterprise performance management system to track Council priorities and departmental workplans
- Updated 75 per cent of City policies, strengthening transparency and accountability
- Advanced customer experience, business continuity, and continuous improvement programs