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The City of Abbotsford is working to create a 25-year development vision for the area around the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), otherwise known as the University District or the 'U District'.

The U District is a strategic location in the City of Abbotsford. The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) are important economic drivers and transit destinations in the region and will contribute significantly to the growth and diversification of the local economy and a vibrant, mixed-use, amenity-rich community. In addition, the location of the U District adjacent to the McCallum interchange and a primary transit corridor provides excellent visibility and highway access, strengthening the potential for higher intensity land-use in a walkable, transit-oriented urban form.

Once completed, the U District vision will provide a blueprint for planned and predictable development that supports UFV and the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre and creates a vibrant neighbourhood that is home to existing and new owners, tenants, businesses and residents.

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Udistrict Council Report - Udistrict Public Consultation Process

Public Open House #1

On Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 the City of Abbotsford hosted a Public Open House, conducted in a ‘neighbourhood meeting’ format, to engage the public in the U District visioning process. The Public Open House included a presentation regarding the U District area, project scope and rationale, followed by breakout sessions where participants were asked to brainstorm possible visions for the U District.

The presentation can be downloaded from the Documents page.

Location: University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Room B121
Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Public Open House #2

On Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 the City of Abbotsford is hosting a Public Open House to reveal the draft results of the U District visioning process. The public will be asked to review and provide feedback on the concepts presented.

Location: University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Room B121
Date: Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.