THE City of Delta is inviting residents to share their ideas for a possible tourist accommodation at the former Delta Hotel site in Ladner Village. Staff are seeking input from the community as they put together an Expression of Interest (EOI) to solicit parties interested in submitting full proposals for a tourist accommodation.

“Ladner Village’s rich history and special charm attract visitors to our community, making it a great location for a tourist accommodation,” said Delta Mayor George V. Harvie on Tuesday. “Through the engagement program, residents are invited to help us ensure that any new tourist accommodation reflects this character and contributes to the enjoyment of the Village by both locals and visitors.” 

Council directed staff to proceed with involving the community and preparing the EOI at their meeting on June 3 based on the results of a study which found that there is room in Delta’s local hotel market for a new tourist accommodation. The study concluded that a mixed-use tourist accommodation featuring 88 hotel rooms and holiday apartments plus commercial and retail space with the possibility of a restaurant and rooftop patio would be a viable option in Ladner Village. 

The community is now invited to share their ideas on what they want to see in a tourist accommodation in Ladner Village. The City has some basic requirements around financials, operations, construction, schedules, and previous experience, but otherwise are looking to residents to suggest things they would like to see such as services, amenities and design features. The input gathered from the community, along with the City’s requirements, will inform the criteria that will be used to develop the EOI and evaluate the submissions. 

Residents have several opportunities to share their suggestions. They can post pictures of their ideas and complete a short form at letstalk.delta.ca/ladner-village. They can also drop by the City’s booth during the Ladner Village Market to speak to staff and share their ideas in person. The City is also hosting an online information session on the evening of July 10 for any residents who would like to hear a presentation on the work. Register at letstalk.delta.ca/ladner-village to attend. Feedback will be collected through to July 28. The results will be shared publicly and provided to staff and Council to consider in the preparation of the EOI.

Background:

The City of Delta is moving forward on plans to revitalize Ladner Village based on the findings of the 2021 Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee. Seven projects have been identified for advancement over the next few years including: 

• A destination playground at Spot-on-the-Water Park
• Upgrades to Chisholm Street wharf
• A new multi-use pathway and road configuration on Chisholm Street
• A new tourist accommodation on the former Delta Hotel site
• Upgrades to Elliott Street wharf
• Additional pop-up parks and events to create pedestrian fun
• A branding, signage and wayfinding strategy

The City is currently engaging with the community about the projects, providing residents with an opportunity to learn more and share their feedback as the City prepares to move them forward. Work on a few of the initiatives has started including consultation on the Bridge Street pop-up park, a feasibility study for a hotel, and remediation of the Chisholm Street wharf. Information about this work can be found at letstalk.delta.ca/Ladner-Village.