Hello Strong Towns Langley members! Here's a concise summary of the items on the Township Council agenda for *Monday, April 13, 2026*, that might be of particular interest to our group. Council will be considering several significant items related to **zoning bylaws** and **community/neighbourhood plan changes**. The *Interim Housing Target Report* is on the agenda for submission to the Minister of Housing, which will influence future development. There's a recommendation to approve an updated *Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Development Permit Area Bylaw No. 6116* (third reading), which could lead to more varied housing options. Additionally, Council will review a budget request for a "$75,000 *Zoning Bylaw Mixed-Use Parking and Bylaw Amendments Study*" and ongoing monitoring, indicating a focus on optimizing parking in growing areas. Final adoption is also sought for an OCP amendment and rezoning to facilitate *100 townhouse units* in the Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan area, increasing allowable density. A rezoning application for *58 single-family lots* on 56 Avenue will also receive first, second, and third readings, with prerequisites including significant **road widenings**, **traffic improvements**, **pedestrian connections/trails**, and **greenspace** dedications. Regarding **transportation infrastructure** and **traffic calming**, the agenda includes several key projects. Council will consider applying for an additional $139,000 in ICBC funding for *208 Street Phase 1 and 2* and allocating funds from the Capital Projects Reserve for **pedestrian-activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons** at 48 Avenue and an overhead flashing beacon at 56 Avenue and 224 Street. A capital request for the detailed design of **left-turn lanes** and a **traffic signal** at 56 Avenue and 224 Street, costing $250,000, will also be considered. Importantly, the *Walnut Grove Drive Traffic Calming Plan* is up for endorsement, proposing $56,000 for **traffic calming**, $110,000 for the detailed design of signalization at Walnut Grove Secondary, and $190,000 for the detailed design of **uni-directional protected bike lanes**, all referred to the 2027-2031 Financial Plan. An update on *213 Street Road and Sidewalk Improvements* is also included for information. **Greenways and parks**, **tree protection**, and **municipal budgets and fiscal issues** are also present. Council will consider endorsing concept plans for *Langley Meadows Park Improvements* and the *Reservoir Park Concept Plan Update*, both to be referred to the 2027-2031 Capital Budget process. An application for $10.2 million in Disaster Resilience & Innovation Funding for structural projects indicates significant infrastructure investment. The *2026 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw* proposes changes to various municipal service fees, including for Transportation, Waterworks, Sewer, and Stormwater. A delegation from the Vancouver Regional Construction Association will discuss rising construction costs and approval timelines for housing and critical infrastructure, touching on broader fiscal challenges. Additionally, there's a delegation addressing the removal of an oak tree and its replacement, highlighting **tree protection** concerns.