January 11, 2023 – Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the bylaw amendments for Lochdale Urban Village zoning.
A summary of the amendments is outlined in the table below.
On July 13th, 2022, the Final Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan will be presented to City Council by the Planning and Development Committee. Once presented, the plan will go to a Public Hearing on July 26th, 2022, where City Council and Mayor will decide on the plan’s adoption.
In March of 2022, the Bainbridge Urban Village Plan was released to the public for final review before going to City Council for final adoption.
The plan provides a general framework to guide development and growth of the community into an Urban Village concept.
A green network and multi-modal nodes will connect the eight-character areas described in the plan through tree lined paths, plazas, commercial amenities, and community services ensuring that the community serves as a fully serviced area with all amenities within a 15-minute walking distance. Bainbridge is already a coveted neighbourhood, and with these future changes, the area is sure to become one of the most sought-after communities in Burnaby with its integration of natural resources, proximity to rapid transit, and abundance of amenities within a short walking distance.
Phase 3 Public consultation presents the draft community plan to public for feedback and comments, prior to the finalized plan being advanced to Council for consideration and approval.
On May 31, City Council approved Planners to proceed into Phase 2 of the Lochdale Urban Village Plan. The plan establishes a vision to create a vibrant mixed use corridor that will redevelop over the mid and long term. The Lochdale plan will lay out a range of opportunities including:
The City is welcoming your feedback and will make changes accordingly as we proceed through this Phase 2 Consultation Period.
To get involved, please complete the Lochdale Plan Phase 2 online survey, which will become available on the Lochdale Plan webpage here.
Public input received during Phase 2 will inform further refinement of the Draft Vision, Land Use Concepts and Policy Directions, prior to completion of the final draft Lochdale Plan, which will be presented to City Council for their consideration in late 2021/early 2022.
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