Why Investment Matters
Social infrastructure is critical, preventative infrastructure.
Investment supports safe, healthy and prosperous communities now and tomorrow. It creates and sustains jobs, attracts businesses, drives tourism and strengthens local economies.
Supporting Vibrant, Safe and Complete Communities
Social infrastructure like parks, pools and community centres are the richest kind of community asset – ones that give back. They add value to our neighbourhoods, our health, well-being and our future.
Social infrastructure decreases the burden on healthcare systems, policing and social services. It supports vibrant, safe and complete communities where families thrive and neighbours connect — creating places we all want to live and thrive in.
Investing in Our Future
Investing now is an investment in our future. It drives employment, enhances safety, deepens community connection, and meets population growth needs through support for sustainable, accessible infrastructure.
Social Infrastructure Provincial Collaborative
BCRPA chairs the Social Infrastructure Provincial Collaborative (SIPC). The goal of this multi-sectoral table is to share changes in the social environment to best plan for the needs of communities.
Learn More
To learn more about the value of social infrastructure in British Columbia, download our latest fact sheet.
