What We've Heard - July 17, 2025

Over the past month, we’ve heard from hundreds of White Rock residents – and your voices are shaping the future of the Community Hub.

  • 300+ people completed Survey #2
  • 40+ people attended our Open House on June 30
  • 100+ White Rock Elementary students shared their visions for a new community hub


You’ve Asked, We’re Listening

  • Approximately 80% of respondents supported the Civic Block (Buena Vista) location as the preferred site
  • Strong community interest in co-located civic services, especially City Hall, library, and spaces for community meetings and the arts
  • High value placed on outdoor green space—both in terms of quality and quantity—as an essential part of the Hub design
  • Reinforced that community feedback continues to shape survey content, open house themes, and site evaluation criteria


Future Voices, Big Ideas

White Rock Elementary students were invited to share their visions for the new Community Hub. What we received was nothing short of inspiring. Their creativity, passion, and hope for an inclusive, fun, and connected community came through in drawings, designs, and thoughtful suggestions.


In Their Own Words:

  • “I think the new community hub should include an Exploratory Museum… it interests all ages, is a tourist attraction, and people can learn about Canada’s First Nations.” - Nyla, Grade 6

  • “We need a BIG pool with waterslides, wave pool, hot tubs… it’s important to make memories at a young or old age!” - Delilah, Grade 7

  • “I think there should be a garden outside with pretty places to take pictures and a photo booth.” - Willow, Grade 7

  • “A building where everyone can spend time together. Maybe there’s playgrounds outside the community hub. People of any gender or race is respected!” - Kaylee, Grade 7

  • “I would like a teenager hangout space that there would be video games, that has snack foods and drinks, that we can stay at during the night.” - Vihaan, Grade 7


These young voices remind us that the Community Hub is more than bricks and mortar—it’s about imagination, inclusivity, fun, and togetherness for the next generation.



Survey #2 Highlights






View the What We’ve Heard Report #2 (PDF)