City officials encourage community engagement for proposed developments in Southwest Coquitlam’s transit-oriented zones.
The City of Coquitlam is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to share their input on proposed land use changes surrounding provincially designated Transit-Oriented Areas in Southwest Coquitlam.
The changes are in response to new provincial regulations in Transit-Oriented Areas and will influence how homes, parks, transport networks, and commercial spaces develop around Burquitlam and Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station areas and Austin and Como Lake Avenues.
Community members have multiple opportunities to provide their feedback, including attending in-person or virtual information sessions, joining community roundtables, completing an online survey, or commenting on an interactive map.
Feedback will be crucial in refining land use concepts before submission to City Council this fall, balancing public opinions, legislative requirements, technical assessments, and best practices.
Residents and those connected to the area are encouraged to participate in engagement efforts to ensure local priorities shape the final plans.
In-person sessions are scheduled for June 21 at Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School and June 25 at Maillardville Community Centre.
A virtual information session via Zoom is set for July 3, with registration required on Coquitlam’s online platform.
Roundtable discussions will take place on various dates in June, focusing on specific neighborhood sub-areas.
Residents can also voice their opinions through an online survey featuring topics like Transit-Oriented Area land use, park enhancements, and transport upgrades.
An interactive map will be open for input from June 16 to July 14, where users can drop pins and leave comments on areas of interest.
The Transit-Oriented Areas Update Project includes adjustments in line with 2023 provincial housing legislation, encouraging denser and taller building developments near SkyTrain stations.
While addressing provincial regulations in Transit-Oriented Areas, Coquitlam aims to create a balanced transition with surrounding ‘shoulder’ regions for sustainable growth.
The project also examines major corridors like Austin and Como Lake avenues to align with the Southwest Housing Review objectives.
Coquitlam continues efforts to implement legislative housing changes, with resources and updates available online.
Community members can access detailed information and updates on Coquitlam’s dedicated platform and through various communication channels.
Inquiries and further media information can be directed to Renée De St. Croix, Director of Urban Planning and Design.