The Sutherland Local Area Plan (LAP) was adopted by City Council on February 8, 1999. The public consultation process for this plan began in 1997 and involved the participation of a range of neighbourhood stakeholders including: local residents, business owners, the Sutherland/Forest Grove Community Association, the Sutherland Business Association, and various civic  departments.

The resulting Sutherland Local Area Plan Final Report presents the results of this consultation process and includes the community's vision, goals, and 19 recommendations to help achieve them.