Delta is updating its Heritage Strategy to establish the current community vision for heritage and set out a 10-year plan to achieve it.
Delta's Heritage Advisory Commission identified the need to update the Heritage Strategy as a way to engage the community about heritage, reaffirm and update community goals for heritage conservation, and find innovative ways to preserve Delta's rich and unique heritage.
Delta council endorsed a terms of reference for the Heritage Strategy update in late 2012 and Donald Luxton and Associates Inc. was retained to work with a steering committee and Delta staff to complete the project.
The goals of the Heritage Strategy update include:
. Facilitate a clear pathway for Delta to achieve its vision for heritage conservation;
. Inspire community engagement in local heritage;
. Increase public awareness of the community benefits of heritage;
. Identify the gaps in the existing Heritage Management Program; and
. Develop an implementation plan for recommended actions.
A public open house will be held on Wednesday, May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at municipal hall in Ladner to provide information and receive feedback on this initiative.
An online heritage survey will also be available on Delta's website (www. delta.ca) to give residents the opportunity to voice their opinions on heritage.
