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Sense of Place
Sense of Place
Whistler’s population equivalent has been steadily increasing, up to it’s peak in 2019 which explains the slow decrease in the available lakefront park space per person. With the impact of the pandemic on Whistler’s resident and visitor numbers, the available park space jumped to a record high of 2.5 hectares per 1,000 population, but as we return to population equivalent levels aligned with 2019, this number has returned to the level of 1.9 hectares per 1,000 population.
Why we monitor this
Whistler’s OCP identifies a vision where natural areas are never far from sight and reach; they are the predominant component of our mountain landscape, core to our mountain culture and the basis of our outstanding recreation offerings. By monitoring hectares of public park space per 1,000 population, we are able to ensure that residents and visitors have sufficient access to whistler’s key lakes, core assets and nature without overcrowding.
What this measures
Measures hectares of available public lakefront space per 1000 people.
Related Indicators
Maintenance of Parks and Trails
Parking Utilization
Useful Links
- Facts & Figures – Population and demographics