Social Planning | City of Port Moody

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Social planning takes into consideration the social, cultural, economic, and environmental needs of our community when planning for the future. This can include planning affordable housing, creating new programs and services, and supporting economic development that meets the needs of the community.

Age-friendly community

Port Moody’s population, similar to many other parts of BC and Canada, is aging. In order to meet the needs of our aging population, we need to make sure there are accessible services and programs in place. We are working with our Seniors Focus Committee to improve our services.

Port Moody's age-friendly plan

In September 2020, Council endorsed Port Moody’s Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan to guide our city in becoming an age-friendly community – a place where older people can lead active lifestyles, live in security, enjoy good health, and continue to participate fully in society.

Through the research and public engagement undertaken as part of the Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan, 52 recommended actions were developed to ensure Port Moody has the necessary physical and social infrastructure in place for an aging community. These recommended actions focus on the eight themes established by the World Health Organization to evaluate a municipality’s age-friendliness:

outdoor spaces and buildings
transportation
housing
respect and social inclusion
social participation
communication and information
civic participation and employment
community support and health services

Recreation programs

Port Moody offers a variety of recreational, fitness, and social programs for seniors in our community. Sign up for one of our programs to stay active and meet new people.

Age-Friendly B.C.

Age-Friendly BC has a variety of resources that can help municipalities implement age-friendly services and resources. Port Moody is working towards ensuring age-friendly best practices are encompassed into the City’s plans.

Child care and childhood development

Child care that is accessible, affordable, and of a high standard is needed in every municipality. The City is committed to developing the child care resources needed to help all families.

Child Care Action Plan

In early 2019, Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam each received $25,000 through the provincial government’s Community Child Care Planning Program to create child care action plans. As Fraser Health, School District 43, and a number of child care organizations serve the entire Tri-Cities area, the three municipalities are working together to deliver surveys and conduct interviews with partner organizations. The result of this work will be three distinct action plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each community.

In the fall of 2019, we asked Port Moody parents and guardians to share information about their child care needs. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our child care survey. Information collected from the public will be used to propose targets for the creation of new child care spaces and to develop a list of recommended actions to help us achieve those targets.

In January 2022, Council endorsed the City’s Child Care Action Plan.

Port Moody’s Child Care Action Plan, created with input from interest holders including Fraser Health, child care facility operators, and staff at Tri-Cities child care organizations, will help the City and its partners improve access to child care spaces for Port Moody families.

For more information, contact the Planning Department.

Early childhood development

We recognize the importance of early childhood development programs. As a member of the Tri Cities Early Childhood Development Committee, Port Moody strives to provide every child with the opportunities necessary to develop to their full potential. To find out what resources are available, please refer to the Tri Cities Community Resources Map.

Westhill YMCA Daycare

The City received funding from the Ministry of Education and Child Care to create a facility at the Westhill Community Centre. In November 2022, we selected YMCA BC as our partner to operate a licensed child care centre and community resource with indoor and outdoor play areas.

To join the Westhill YMCA Child Care waitlist, please visit gv.ymca.ca/childcare.

Food security

Supporting food security means increasing physical, social, and economic access to nutritious, safe, personally and culturally acceptable food for its residents. In partnership with Fraser Health and the other municipalities of the Tri-Cities region, Port Moody helped initiate the Tri-Cities Food Council (TCFC), a table focused on supporting food security for all residents in the Tri-Cities region.

For more information about the food security policy actions, please contact planning@portmoody.ca.

View the TCFC action plan

Resources

Visit the Community Support Resources page to learn more about available social support.