Employment Lands Analysis for Economic Development

This report is an Employment Lands Analysis (ELA) that provides a comprehensive assessment of the historical, current, and emerging trends affecting business and employment in the District of North Vancouver. It identifies potential demand for employment growth, including land and space needs, and evaluates the District's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges. The analysis highlights that as of the 2021 Canadian Census, the District housed over 88,160 people and 39,690 jobs, with a notable impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on employment patterns. The report discusses employment growth trends, noting a shift towards remote work and a significant reduction in commuting to other municipalities. It also examines the constrained land supply for employment uses, revealing that only 15% of the District's land is developable, with a low percentage designated for employment purposes. The findings aim to inform the development of the District's Economic Development Strategy (EDS).