UBC and UNA Sign a New Neighbours Agreement

On December 5, 2024, UNA and UBC finalized and signed the Neighbours Agreement 2024. The renewed and expanded agreement reflects the ongoing commitment of both parties to provide municipal-like services, strengthen governance, and cultivate a vibrant university community for residents of the UBC neighbourhoods.

Building on the previous Neighbours Agreement 2020, Neighbours Agreement 2024 updates the framework of shared responsibilities, improves financial transparency, and strengthens the UNA’s ability to serve the community.

Important updates to the agreement include:

• Updated reserve funds and financial frameworks to ensure the long-term sustainability and transparency in infrastructure planning and community amenities,
• Provisions that formalize collaboration on emergency response and preparedness for the safety and security of all residents,
• Expanded authority for the UNA to establish and enforce neighbourhood regulations, such as animal control, parking, use of public spaces, and noise control,
• Detailed standards for the delivery of services like landscaping, road maintenance and public space management,
• Establishes new process and practices for the hand-over of new areas, facilities and amenities for UNA responsibility

You can find a copy of the Neighbours Agreement 2024 on the UNA website.

We would like to thank the Neighbours Agreement Committee members that dedicated over three and a half years in supporting the UNA Board throughout this process:

• Bill Holmes – UNA Director and Committee Chair
• Murray McCutcheon – UNA Director
• Mike Feely – UNA Resident Member

We also extend a special mention to Terry Mullen, who played a pivotal role as part of the original committee.