Abstract
THE GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT(GVRD) IS A REGIONAL COOPERATIVE ADMINIST-RATION. THE REGION CONSISTS OF 20 MUNICIPALITIES AND AREAS. THE GVRD HAS PLAYED MAJOR ROLE IN PLANNING OF THE REGION, AND ITS REGIONAL PLANS HAVE TRIED TO MANAGE REGIONAL GROWTH AND TO MAINTAIN LIVABLE ENVIRONMENT. THIS PAPER SHOWS THE TRANSITION OF THE GVRD'S PLANS, STRATEGIES, AND TRIES TO REVEAL ITS ISSUES. THE AIM OF THIS PAPER IS TO OFFER SOME CLUES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL PLANNING PRACTICE IN OUR COUNTRY.
