The Industrial Lands Strategy provides a roadmap to ensure Fort St. John has enough well-located, properly serviced industrial land to support jobs, attract investment, and grow the local economy over the coming years.
Why it matters:
- Nearly 26% of the city’s land is zoned for industrial use.
- In 2016, about 2,800 jobs and $236 million in income were tied to industrial land.
- Industrial businesses support local employment and drive economic growth throughout the Peace Region.
What the strategy looks at:
- Current and future demand for industrial land
- How land is being used now, and where it can be better utilized
- Feedback from local businesses and industry stakeholders
- Emerging trends like logistics, clean technology, and advanced manufacturing
- Opportunities for innovation and industrial clustering
Key recommendations:
- Set industrial land development targets
- Identify site acquisition and development targets and approaches
- Consider varying industrial development standards
- Identify and promote growth in competitive and emerging sectors and identify industry cluster opportunities
This strategy ensures Fort St. John is ready to support local businesses, attract new investment, and remain a key economic hub in Northeast BC.