Looking to get caught up on the latest from Council? We’ve pulled together some key stories from the October 21, 2025 Regular Council meeting, including:     

• Council hears latest community input on Whistler Creek West  

• Tender awarded for Meadow Park rejuvenation  

For all the details, find council reports and video recordings of the full meetings at  whistler.ca. 

Council hears second round of community feedback on Whistler Creek West Neighbourhood Plan   

Council heard the latest community feedback on the neighbourhood plan for Whistler Creek West at the October 21 Council meeting, input that will guide future development in Whistler’s original ski village.  

First presented in draft form in May, the plan develops a vision for Creekside’s future over the next 25 years, supporting diverse housing options, employment space, transportation, and community amenities. It will form the basis for any proposed land-use and development changes.  

This second round of engagement drew from our Add Your Voice event, a stand-alone open house, two committee meetings, and an online questionnaire.  

Staff heard feedback on recommended housing density as well as development form for each of the four proposed sub-areas in the neighbourhood.  

Several key themes emerged out of the input collected, including:  

• Traffic and transportation concerns: Many respondents expressed concern about increased traffic congestion from higher-density development. Suggestions included roundabouts, improved transit connections, and an improved highway crossing to ease flow and support accessibility.  

• Housing density and building height: Opinions diverged on housing density, with support for increased density as well as concerns about the neighbourhood becoming too urban-like and that building heights would impact mountain views.  

• Affordable and employee-restricted housing: Affordability was a recurring concern, with many suggestions related to affordable rental and seasonal worker accommodation. There were also diverging opinions on employee housing — some advocated for it to be interwoven throughout the neighbourhood, while others opposed its presence or suggested it be limited to certain areas.  

• Commercial space and mixed-used development: Feedback emphasized the importance of Creekside Village’s existing commercial hub and highlighted an opportunity to integrate small-scale, locally-serving commercial uses into the neighbourhood.  

• Dedicated site and on-street parking: Responses highlighted concerns about parking and asked how it will be addressed in the plan. Suggestions included underground parking in future development, street-level parking options and improved traffic flow.  

• Pedestrian and cycling infrastructure: There was strong support for improvements that serve pedestrians and cyclists. Sidewalks, stop signs, and protected bike lanes were emphasized to improve safety and accessibility.  

• Community amenities and social infrastructure: Respondents expressed a desire for community-serving facilities to provide spaces and amenities for all age groups. Input also highlighted a desire for the neighbourhood to foster a sense of community.  

• Design preferences and preserving neighbourhood identity: Many comments reflected a desire to maintain Creekside’s unique character and for future development to retain elements of the architectural form and aesthetic of the neighbourhood’s original residential development.  

• Natural landscaping and green spaces: Respondents shared a desire for more natural landscaping and integration with the surrounding environment. Input also highlighted the opportunity for connections to nearby lakes and parks.  

Next steps  

Next steps for the Whistler Creek West Neighbourhood Plan include a transportation assessment and impact study that is currently underway; the development of streetscape standards for Lake Placid Road and Drew Drive, as well as a viewscape analysis that will lead to recommended building heights for specific parcels to preserve views of Whistler Mountain.  Also planned are a land-use feasibility analysis, which will assess the feasibility of proposed housing types, densities and land uses, as well as a commercial land-use study that will review the conditions for commercial retail in the plan area.  

The Whistler Creek West Neighbourhood Plan will return to Council for consideration in December.  

View the full report here.  

Council awards tender for Meadow Park rejuvenation     

Council on October 21 awarded a tender for the planned rejuvenation of one of Whistler’s most loved parks.  

Now almost 40 years old, Meadow Park will be renovated to address aging infrastructure and meet Vancouver Coastal Health standards. It was last significantly upgraded about 20 years ago.  

Entirely funded by B.C.’s Resort Municipality Initiative, a tender in the amount of $3,749,556 was awarded to Landscape Construction Ltd.  

In Phase 1, the work will include:  

• A new splash park, about double the size of the current splash park  

• A new playground 

• A new alignment with the Valley Trail from Camino Drive, creating a safer experience 

• A new non-potable irrigation system 

• New water services, drainage systems and electrical feeds  

• Modifications to the baseball fields, including a fenced off-leash dog area 

“This is going to be a great project – and it’s under budget,” said Councillor Jen Ford.  

In Phase 2, which is currently not funded, the work could potentially include:  

• Upgrades to the waterfront 

• Improvements to the Valley Trail to the Meadow Park Sports Centre  

• Modifications to the baseball fields to allow for additional programming and activities  

Phase 1 construction is scheduled to begin in early April 2026, with the work substantially completed by November 2026.  

The splash pad, playground and Valley Trail from Camino Drive to the washroom area will be closed for the entirety of construction (a detour alignment will be available). There will be reduced vehicle parking in the lot near the baseball fields accessed from Camino Drive. Washrooms will remain open, with access from the baseball fields. The baseball fields will also remain open, with limited disruptions during construction.  

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