Colwood residents will be able to voice their opinions about the draft official community plan (OCP) next week.

The City will be hosting a public hearing on Monday for residents to share their thoughts directly to council before making their final decision.

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Updates to the community plan have been in the works since October 2016. Over an eight-month period, more than 1,400 residents and stakeholders shared ideas about their vision for Colwood over the next two decades.

But the plan has not between without controversy.

In recent months, the Colwood Community Stakeholders Association, consisting of more than 50 developers, stakeholders, residents and professional, has brought forward concerns, saying the plan could come with a number of unintended consequences including financial implications and impact on housing affordability.

The public hearing takes place on Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Colwood Pentecostal Church (2250 Sooke Rd.) Those who are unable to attend the public hearing can also make written submissions to City Hall.

Following the public hearing, council could adopt the draft plan, make amendments or defer further readings to allow for additional analysis.

For more information on the OCP visit .

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