Can you imagine what Greater Victoria will look like for your grandkids and future generations?

That's the question the Victoria Foundation poses in the 19th annual Victoria's , the annual check-up measuring the vitality of our region as perceived by local residents.

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The region today, as we look toward tomorrow

Compiled from data from the citizen survey, completed by a record 6,500-plus people, along with data from secondary sources, this year's Vital Signs report reveals residentsB次元官网网址� top concerns.

Providing letter grades from A to F for 12 key issue areas, including quality of life, belonging and engagement, arts and culture, and more, this year, overall quality of life in Greater Victoria scored a B grade B次元官网网址� unchanged from 2023, but a decrease from 2022's grade of B+.

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New this year, in recognition of the many ways people of all ages communicate today, the Foundation launched a brand-new digital version of the report thatB次元官网网址檚 easily navigable for all screens. The print version also remains available at locations around the region.

"Imagining a future where our grandkids and future generations can thrive begins with gathering a clear picture of the quality of life in Greater Victoria today,B次元官网网址� Richardson notes. B次元官网网址淎nd now, for the first time, weB次元官网网址檙e pleased to make the traditional Vital Signs report more interactive and engaging to the public through a digital format that you can scroll through on your smartphones, tablets and computers,B次元官网网址� she says.  

Read. Learn more about the Victoria Foundation, including how you can support vital local organizations working to meet the region's needs at