reGENERATE: A Vision for 22nd Street Neighbourhood
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Project Update, December 17, 2024: Staff are excited to share that work has been completed to developa Vision for the 22nd Street Neighbourhood. Click here to read the Vision, and scroll down to see how your input influenced the plan! Council endorsed the Vision at their December 16 Workshop. Click here to view a recording of the meeting and to read a copy of the staff report.
More details on how the plan will be put into place are coming in 2025. Stay tuned here for details!
The City has launched a visioning process to imagine the future of the neighbourhood around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station. Join us in creating a climate-friendly neighbourhood where everyone can thrive!
Background
The area around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station is identified in the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) as an area intended to accommodate higher-density development, with good access to transit and amenities. With input from the community, and in collaboration with local First Nations, the City is developing a long-range Vision for the future of this neighbourhood. This Vision will help set the land use framework to enable growth and change in alignment with community aspirations and priorities, for decades to come.
To reach a Vision, we are integrating the following:
ideas and direction from local First Nations,
input and priorities from community members (see a summary of community engagement activities and findings here),
ideas from participants in the reGENERATE Ideas Challenge (see the reGENERATE website or a summary of the winning submissions, the jury’s statements, as well as the full shortlist can be found here),
the minimum density framework from the new Provincial legislation on Transit Oriented Development areas (more information on the City’s webpage); and
technical analysis.
To learn more about the visioning and engagement processes to date, read our past project updates, here.
Big Moves for a Bold Vision
Building on community input and the reGENERATE Ideas Challenge themes, aligning with Council’s Strategic Priorities Plan, and integrating priorities from First Nations, the Vision calls for the following eight Big Moves:
1) Transit Village: A high-density mixed-use core centered around a regional transit hub, where residents’ daily needs can be met in close proximity to home. This move to a more complete, less vehicle-dependent community supports climate goals by reducing transportation-related emissions.
2) Housing Capacity and Choice: A neighbourhood of abundant housing with a mix of tenures and affordability levels, and somewhere for everyone to call home. Integrating the minimum density framework from the new provincial legislation on Transit Oriented Development areas, development will be tallest by SkyTrain, stepping down from towers to mid- and low-rise forms.
3) Streets for People: A well-connected place with a range of safe, sustainable, and enjoyable mobility options that reduce vehicular dependence and lower transportation-related emissions. Improving bike and pedestrian facilities, car-share and EV charging opportunities, and bus speed and reliability will promote sustainable transportation choices.
4) Green Networks: A diverse system of ecologically-rich, resilient public green spaces and corridors, supported by green private and semi-private spaces. Green Networks include corridors, green streets and lanes, connecting to expanded and new parks. Green Networks will support climate adaptation through rainwater management, reduced urban heat island effect, and improved air quality in the neighbourhood.
5) Coast Salish Cultural Contributions: A community that celebrates the Coast Salish context of the land, and where opportunities for cultural revitalization and reconciliation are provided. Opportunities could include providing places for ceremony, cultural visibility, and inclusion of housing and economic opportunities for First Nations and Indigenous people.
6) Social Connections: A vibrant and inclusive community with a range of social spaces where diverse people can gather, connect, and support each other – through community spaces like a Neighbourhood House (a multipurpose facility), inclusive public realm design, and housing designed to support social connectedness.
7) Climate-Friendly Buildings: Low-carbon, low-emissions buildings, powered by clean and renewable energy. Designed to provide safety and comfort through extreme weather, Climate-friendly Buildings also support reduced energy consumption, and minimized waste. Clean and renewable energy powers the neighbourhood, and community members are empowered to conserve and reduce their own energy use.
8) Fiscally Responsible Approach: A livable neighbourhood that supports long-term municipal financial resilience, where “growth pays for growth” to the degree possible. The emerging Vision is ambitious, and aspirational in addressing the housing crisis, pursuing equity and inclusion, advancing reconciliation, and addressing the climate emergency. Neighbourhoods also need to be served by core infrastructure, such as water, sewer, sidewalks, greenways, roads, electrical, as well as parks, natural assets, buildings, and other facilities and amenities that ensure livability. The draft Vision calls for an approach that balances livability and creating an “amenity-rich” neighbourhood with fiscal responsibility.
The following brief video presents the Big Moves and related strategy highlights.
The Big Moves became the Vision’s chapters. Click here to see the draft Big Moves and strategy highlights. Each chapter includes a range of strategies for achieving its goal, and most include further detail on strategy highlights, such as a allowing for development of a mixed-use tower precinct in the pedestrian-oriented Transit Village, or 21st Street and adjacent streets offering groceries, restaurants, shops and services.
How did Community Input on the Big Moves Inform the Vision?
In September 2024, community members provided input through a survey and drop-in engagement event on the proposed “Big Moves” and strategy highlights. Feedback was generally supportive of the emerging directions. Click here to read the summary. Comments received informed further refinement of the Vision. The following table outlines how the three key outstanding concerns were addressed in the Vision:
Theme
How the feedback is addressed in the Vision
Continued concern about traffic along 20th Street
Strategies to promote sustainable transportation modes, as well as creating a mixed-use Transit Village to enable residents to meet some daily needs within the neighbourhood are the two main ways congestion in the neighbourhood is addressed through the Vision. Proposed new vehicle connections to Burnaby at the northwest and southwest edges of the neighbourhood are also intended to reduce the need for local residents to use 20th Street to get in and out of Connaught Heights. The Vision also calls for the City to continue to advocate to and collaborate with the Provincial government which own and/or controls major routes to and through the Vision area.
Concern about housing affordability
Strategies in the Housing Capacity and Choice chapter now include a call for a wide range of affordability levels, and emphasis placed on building housing that reflects community need (for each tenure, affordability and form).
Desire to ensure there is sufficient school capacity for the growing neighbourhood
School capacity is not in the City’s jurisdiction. Regardless, it is important to the city and community. As such, City staff have been holding conversations with School District staff related to growing capacity in the Vision area. The Vision now includes strategies to support New Westminster schools as they:
explore the creation of an urban school within the Transit Village,
develop a middle school somewhere within the Vision area,
acquire new sites in the Vision Area, and
intensify existing school sites in the Vision Area.
The City is committed to working with New Westminster School District to advocate for senior government funding for necessary schools to support the Vision area, as well as the city overall.
What’s Next?
The full Vision is scheduled to be brought to Council for their decision in December.
Project Update, December 17, 2024: Staff are excited to share that work has been completed to developa Vision for the 22nd Street Neighbourhood. Click here to read the Vision, and scroll down to see how your input influenced the plan! Council endorsed the Vision at their December 16 Workshop. Click here to view a recording of the meeting and to read a copy of the staff report.
More details on how the plan will be put into place are coming in 2025. Stay tuned here for details!
The City has launched a visioning process to imagine the future of the neighbourhood around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station. Join us in creating a climate-friendly neighbourhood where everyone can thrive!
Background
The area around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station is identified in the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) as an area intended to accommodate higher-density development, with good access to transit and amenities. With input from the community, and in collaboration with local First Nations, the City is developing a long-range Vision for the future of this neighbourhood. This Vision will help set the land use framework to enable growth and change in alignment with community aspirations and priorities, for decades to come.
To reach a Vision, we are integrating the following:
ideas and direction from local First Nations,
input and priorities from community members (see a summary of community engagement activities and findings here),
ideas from participants in the reGENERATE Ideas Challenge (see the reGENERATE website or a summary of the winning submissions, the jury’s statements, as well as the full shortlist can be found here),
the minimum density framework from the new Provincial legislation on Transit Oriented Development areas (more information on the City’s webpage); and
technical analysis.
To learn more about the visioning and engagement processes to date, read our past project updates, here.
Big Moves for a Bold Vision
Building on community input and the reGENERATE Ideas Challenge themes, aligning with Council’s Strategic Priorities Plan, and integrating priorities from First Nations, the Vision calls for the following eight Big Moves:
1) Transit Village: A high-density mixed-use core centered around a regional transit hub, where residents’ daily needs can be met in close proximity to home. This move to a more complete, less vehicle-dependent community supports climate goals by reducing transportation-related emissions.
2) Housing Capacity and Choice: A neighbourhood of abundant housing with a mix of tenures and affordability levels, and somewhere for everyone to call home. Integrating the minimum density framework from the new provincial legislation on Transit Oriented Development areas, development will be tallest by SkyTrain, stepping down from towers to mid- and low-rise forms.
3) Streets for People: A well-connected place with a range of safe, sustainable, and enjoyable mobility options that reduce vehicular dependence and lower transportation-related emissions. Improving bike and pedestrian facilities, car-share and EV charging opportunities, and bus speed and reliability will promote sustainable transportation choices.
4) Green Networks: A diverse system of ecologically-rich, resilient public green spaces and corridors, supported by green private and semi-private spaces. Green Networks include corridors, green streets and lanes, connecting to expanded and new parks. Green Networks will support climate adaptation through rainwater management, reduced urban heat island effect, and improved air quality in the neighbourhood.
5) Coast Salish Cultural Contributions: A community that celebrates the Coast Salish context of the land, and where opportunities for cultural revitalization and reconciliation are provided. Opportunities could include providing places for ceremony, cultural visibility, and inclusion of housing and economic opportunities for First Nations and Indigenous people.
6) Social Connections: A vibrant and inclusive community with a range of social spaces where diverse people can gather, connect, and support each other – through community spaces like a Neighbourhood House (a multipurpose facility), inclusive public realm design, and housing designed to support social connectedness.
7) Climate-Friendly Buildings: Low-carbon, low-emissions buildings, powered by clean and renewable energy. Designed to provide safety and comfort through extreme weather, Climate-friendly Buildings also support reduced energy consumption, and minimized waste. Clean and renewable energy powers the neighbourhood, and community members are empowered to conserve and reduce their own energy use.
8) Fiscally Responsible Approach: A livable neighbourhood that supports long-term municipal financial resilience, where “growth pays for growth” to the degree possible. The emerging Vision is ambitious, and aspirational in addressing the housing crisis, pursuing equity and inclusion, advancing reconciliation, and addressing the climate emergency. Neighbourhoods also need to be served by core infrastructure, such as water, sewer, sidewalks, greenways, roads, electrical, as well as parks, natural assets, buildings, and other facilities and amenities that ensure livability. The draft Vision calls for an approach that balances livability and creating an “amenity-rich” neighbourhood with fiscal responsibility.
The following brief video presents the Big Moves and related strategy highlights.
The Big Moves became the Vision’s chapters. Click here to see the draft Big Moves and strategy highlights. Each chapter includes a range of strategies for achieving its goal, and most include further detail on strategy highlights, such as a allowing for development of a mixed-use tower precinct in the pedestrian-oriented Transit Village, or 21st Street and adjacent streets offering groceries, restaurants, shops and services.
How did Community Input on the Big Moves Inform the Vision?
In September 2024, community members provided input through a survey and drop-in engagement event on the proposed “Big Moves” and strategy highlights. Feedback was generally supportive of the emerging directions. Click here to read the summary. Comments received informed further refinement of the Vision. The following table outlines how the three key outstanding concerns were addressed in the Vision:
Theme
How the feedback is addressed in the Vision
Continued concern about traffic along 20th Street
Strategies to promote sustainable transportation modes, as well as creating a mixed-use Transit Village to enable residents to meet some daily needs within the neighbourhood are the two main ways congestion in the neighbourhood is addressed through the Vision. Proposed new vehicle connections to Burnaby at the northwest and southwest edges of the neighbourhood are also intended to reduce the need for local residents to use 20th Street to get in and out of Connaught Heights. The Vision also calls for the City to continue to advocate to and collaborate with the Provincial government which own and/or controls major routes to and through the Vision area.
Concern about housing affordability
Strategies in the Housing Capacity and Choice chapter now include a call for a wide range of affordability levels, and emphasis placed on building housing that reflects community need (for each tenure, affordability and form).
Desire to ensure there is sufficient school capacity for the growing neighbourhood
School capacity is not in the City’s jurisdiction. Regardless, it is important to the city and community. As such, City staff have been holding conversations with School District staff related to growing capacity in the Vision area. The Vision now includes strategies to support New Westminster schools as they:
explore the creation of an urban school within the Transit Village,
develop a middle school somewhere within the Vision area,
acquire new sites in the Vision Area, and
intensify existing school sites in the Vision Area.
The City is committed to working with New Westminster School District to advocate for senior government funding for necessary schools to support the Vision area, as well as the city overall.
What’s Next?
The full Vision is scheduled to be brought to Council for their decision in December.
Have a question about visioning for the neighbourhood around 22nd Street SkyTrain station? Add it here and we will aim to reply in two business days. If we think your question would be of interest to others, we'll publicly post your question and our response here.
Thank you!
Share We've heard alot about the vision around 22nd street station. What is the vision and timeline around complying with TOD rules in the Sapperton neighborhood between the Braid and Sapperton SkyTrain stations? on FacebookShare We've heard alot about the vision around 22nd street station. What is the vision and timeline around complying with TOD rules in the Sapperton neighborhood between the Braid and Sapperton SkyTrain stations? on TwitterShare We've heard alot about the vision around 22nd street station. What is the vision and timeline around complying with TOD rules in the Sapperton neighborhood between the Braid and Sapperton SkyTrain stations? on LinkedinEmail We've heard alot about the vision around 22nd street station. What is the vision and timeline around complying with TOD rules in the Sapperton neighborhood between the Braid and Sapperton SkyTrain stations? link
We've heard alot about the vision around 22nd street station. What is the vision and timeline around complying with TOD rules in the Sapperton neighborhood between the Braid and Sapperton SkyTrain stations?
Jack D
asked
19 days ago
In response to the new direction set by the Province in November 2023, the City is required to update its Official Community Plan (OCP) to designate areas in New Westminster for transit oriented development, including land within 800m of its five SkyTrain Stations. The City’s Land Use team launched an OCP process and is currently exploring how to amend our plan to align with the new direction set by the Province. The OCP update will be adopted by Council before December 31, 2025, as required by the Province. Engagement on the OCP will be coming soon. You can monitor the City’s Be Heard webpage in the new year for more project information or sign up for CityPage weekly newsletter to be kept in the loop about future opportunities to participate in engagement. For further OCP questions, please feel free to reach out to our Planning Department at plnpost@newwestcity.ca
Share Are there any provisions for a future Park & Ride facility?
This would really help people living in Delta, who don't have as many transit options to get onto transit.
Maybe it could be built on the off-ramp area east of the west side dog park? on FacebookShare Are there any provisions for a future Park & Ride facility?
This would really help people living in Delta, who don't have as many transit options to get onto transit.
Maybe it could be built on the off-ramp area east of the west side dog park? on TwitterShare Are there any provisions for a future Park & Ride facility?
This would really help people living in Delta, who don't have as many transit options to get onto transit.
Maybe it could be built on the off-ramp area east of the west side dog park? on LinkedinEmail Are there any provisions for a future Park & Ride facility?
This would really help people living in Delta, who don't have as many transit options to get onto transit.
Maybe it could be built on the off-ramp area east of the west side dog park? link
Are there any provisions for a future Park & Ride facility?
This would really help people living in Delta, who don't have as many transit options to get onto transit.
Maybe it could be built on the off-ramp area east of the west side dog park?
Jun Youl Kim
asked
3 months ago
Thank you for your question. The emerging vision does not include a proposal for a park-and-ride. One of the principles that informs the vision is to focus growth and amenities close to transit. In lieu of parking, there are strategies in the vision for improving bus connections to Skytrain, which should help improve options for people getting to and from the transit hub, within New Westminster and across the region. The emerging vision does call for pick-up and drop-off areas near the station, to provide brief stopping opportunities for those who need to get to transit via private vehicle.
Share Any updates? Transportation plan? Density allowances(fsr)? Is the city prepared for the province’s June deadline? I own approximately 26000 ft of land next to the station, will I be able to apply for a building/development permit in July based on , at minimum, the province’s fsr guidelines? Will the city increase the fsr from the provincial maximum?
on FacebookShare Any updates? Transportation plan? Density allowances(fsr)? Is the city prepared for the province’s June deadline? I own approximately 26000 ft of land next to the station, will I be able to apply for a building/development permit in July based on , at minimum, the province’s fsr guidelines? Will the city increase the fsr from the provincial maximum?
on TwitterShare Any updates? Transportation plan? Density allowances(fsr)? Is the city prepared for the province’s June deadline? I own approximately 26000 ft of land next to the station, will I be able to apply for a building/development permit in July based on , at minimum, the province’s fsr guidelines? Will the city increase the fsr from the provincial maximum?
on LinkedinEmail Any updates? Transportation plan? Density allowances(fsr)? Is the city prepared for the province’s June deadline? I own approximately 26000 ft of land next to the station, will I be able to apply for a building/development permit in July based on , at minimum, the province’s fsr guidelines? Will the city increase the fsr from the provincial maximum?
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Any updates? Transportation plan? Density allowances(fsr)? Is the city prepared for the province’s June deadline? I own approximately 26000 ft of land next to the station, will I be able to apply for a building/development permit in July based on , at minimum, the province’s fsr guidelines? Will the city increase the fsr from the provincial maximum?
Pow
asked
7 months ago
Thank you for your enquiry. On May 27, staff brought forward a presentation and report to Council on implementation of the new provincial housing legislation, including designating areas around SkyTrain for transit oriented development by the legislated deadline of June 30th. However, before applications can be processed within the 22nd Street station area, the visioning needs to be complete, as per Council’s Interim Development Review Framework. More information, including the staff reports, Interim Development Review Framework, as well as a Guide to Transit Oriented Development Areas in New Westminster, can be found at https://www.newwestcity.ca/new-provincial-housing-legislation/transit-oriented-development-areas.
Regarding visioning for 22nd Street, the project team continues to work on a draft, building off the preliminary concepts developed and shared at the beginning of March, and is working towards bringing a draft forward for community consultation in the fall, with the goal of having a vision for Council’s consideration of endorsement this coming winter.
Share The OCP allows for 103,871 residents in New West by 2041. The submissions allow for as many as 22 towers. Has any scope been placed yet on how many people the 22nd St. neighbourhood can and should hold? And I don't mean the number allowed by zoning. on FacebookShare The OCP allows for 103,871 residents in New West by 2041. The submissions allow for as many as 22 towers. Has any scope been placed yet on how many people the 22nd St. neighbourhood can and should hold? And I don't mean the number allowed by zoning. on TwitterShare The OCP allows for 103,871 residents in New West by 2041. The submissions allow for as many as 22 towers. Has any scope been placed yet on how many people the 22nd St. neighbourhood can and should hold? And I don't mean the number allowed by zoning. on LinkedinEmail The OCP allows for 103,871 residents in New West by 2041. The submissions allow for as many as 22 towers. Has any scope been placed yet on how many people the 22nd St. neighbourhood can and should hold? And I don't mean the number allowed by zoning. link
The OCP allows for 103,871 residents in New West by 2041. The submissions allow for as many as 22 towers. Has any scope been placed yet on how many people the 22nd St. neighbourhood can and should hold? And I don't mean the number allowed by zoning.
UptownT
asked
10 months ago
Thanks for your question. As you note, the submissions in the ideas challenge explore different housing forms and densities, as well as respond to the inclusive climate action focus of the challenge. To allow for creative responses, restrictions on density and form were not part of the challenge parameters. The Official Community Plan projections anticipated a certain degree of growth in the area around 22nd Street SkyTrain station. However, we anticipate coming up with updated and revised projections through the visioning process, informed by ideas challenge submissions as well as community engagement. The land use and density allowances will also be informed by the new provincial legislation setting densities around SkyTrain stations (more informationhere).
Share Now with the NDP implementation of transit oriented zonings, how does this change the timeline for the steps that were to be taken? Will the city be ready for June 30th implementation as we would like to build a 6 plex on our property. on FacebookShare Now with the NDP implementation of transit oriented zonings, how does this change the timeline for the steps that were to be taken? Will the city be ready for June 30th implementation as we would like to build a 6 plex on our property. on TwitterShare Now with the NDP implementation of transit oriented zonings, how does this change the timeline for the steps that were to be taken? Will the city be ready for June 30th implementation as we would like to build a 6 plex on our property. on LinkedinEmail Now with the NDP implementation of transit oriented zonings, how does this change the timeline for the steps that were to be taken? Will the city be ready for June 30th implementation as we would like to build a 6 plex on our property. link
Now with the NDP implementation of transit oriented zonings, how does this change the timeline for the steps that were to be taken? Will the city be ready for June 30th implementation as we would like to build a 6 plex on our property.
Wakesurf
asked
about 1 year ago
A number of momentous announcements from the Province outlined new legislation to get more housing built faster. We still have work to do to better understand these announcements, timing, and what they mean for our community.
We will be making changes to our municipal regulations and approval process to align with the new provincial legislations. As the information is still preliminary and new, we don’t yet know what these changes and the exact timeline will look like. We will share more as we learn it, and as we proceed toward implementation. Until then, we will be operating with a business as usual approach. Anyone wanting to redevelop their property before these changes are adopted will still need to comply with the current regulations and processes.
Share As I recall, the plan was to allow high-rise buildings in this area. Would high-rise be allowed everywhere, or only in specific areas (eg, close to the SkyTrain station)? Are there any six-storey mid-rise buildings in the mix? Will anyone even build those anymore? If towering towers are the only way to provide enough housing, then so it goes. But I don't think towers make a neighbourhood. Fairly large multiple housing can do so. on FacebookShare As I recall, the plan was to allow high-rise buildings in this area. Would high-rise be allowed everywhere, or only in specific areas (eg, close to the SkyTrain station)? Are there any six-storey mid-rise buildings in the mix? Will anyone even build those anymore? If towering towers are the only way to provide enough housing, then so it goes. But I don't think towers make a neighbourhood. Fairly large multiple housing can do so. on TwitterShare As I recall, the plan was to allow high-rise buildings in this area. Would high-rise be allowed everywhere, or only in specific areas (eg, close to the SkyTrain station)? Are there any six-storey mid-rise buildings in the mix? Will anyone even build those anymore? If towering towers are the only way to provide enough housing, then so it goes. But I don't think towers make a neighbourhood. Fairly large multiple housing can do so. on LinkedinEmail As I recall, the plan was to allow high-rise buildings in this area. Would high-rise be allowed everywhere, or only in specific areas (eg, close to the SkyTrain station)? Are there any six-storey mid-rise buildings in the mix? Will anyone even build those anymore? If towering towers are the only way to provide enough housing, then so it goes. But I don't think towers make a neighbourhood. Fairly large multiple housing can do so. link
As I recall, the plan was to allow high-rise buildings in this area. Would high-rise be allowed everywhere, or only in specific areas (eg, close to the SkyTrain station)? Are there any six-storey mid-rise buildings in the mix? Will anyone even build those anymore? If towering towers are the only way to provide enough housing, then so it goes. But I don't think towers make a neighbourhood. Fairly large multiple housing can do so.
Luna
asked
about 1 year ago
Part of what is being explored through visioning for this area is the question of housing form and density. The City is committed to accommodating housing needs, and this area provides an important opportunity to put housing near transit, but the specifics of heights and densities have not yet been determined. We are watching the provincial announcements on minimum densities near rapid transit, and digesting the implications of this as we listen to feedback from community through the ideas gathering phase of this project. As you allude to, we have heard from community that neighbourliness, social connectivity, and having a sense of place are important, and need to be considered no matter the housing form.
Share How the new provincial legislation for more density near transit hub will impact on this OCP? Especially on timeline? The new law states that those TOD areas must be designated by June 30, 2024. So despite the OCP endorsed by the city or not, highrises could be built by then? on FacebookShare How the new provincial legislation for more density near transit hub will impact on this OCP? Especially on timeline? The new law states that those TOD areas must be designated by June 30, 2024. So despite the OCP endorsed by the city or not, highrises could be built by then? on TwitterShare How the new provincial legislation for more density near transit hub will impact on this OCP? Especially on timeline? The new law states that those TOD areas must be designated by June 30, 2024. So despite the OCP endorsed by the city or not, highrises could be built by then? on LinkedinEmail How the new provincial legislation for more density near transit hub will impact on this OCP? Especially on timeline? The new law states that those TOD areas must be designated by June 30, 2024. So despite the OCP endorsed by the city or not, highrises could be built by then? link
How the new provincial legislation for more density near transit hub will impact on this OCP? Especially on timeline? The new law states that those TOD areas must be designated by June 30, 2024. So despite the OCP endorsed by the city or not, highrises could be built by then?
pzckwoop
asked
about 1 year ago
In an effort to address the housing crisis we are facing, the Province announced proposed legislation changes which, if passed, aim to get more housing built faster. These changes are significant, will bring a big shift in our efforts to address housing needs, and will have implications for planning the 22nd St station area in particular.
We still have work to do to better understand these announcements, and what they mean for the area around 22nd Street Station and the larger community. The vision, and any future amendments or updates to the OCP will address the proposed legislation changes. More information is expected from the Province in the coming months that will help us navigate next steps.
Share Vision is great! But traffic!! Bold visions around walkable communities and community assets are of course essential, add in more people in higher density is a traffic issue. NOT everyone that lives in high density areas close to transits uses transit. For the 20th street traffic corridor, already identified by the province as a "problem," its not the "locals" its people outside the community trying to get to work, or wherever they are going that cause 20th street gridlock from the bridge back into Burnaby. We need infrastructure in place to address the traffic, and a plan for higher density. These may well be two related, but very different issues. Maybe we could just close 20th street entirely at 10th street, no more traffic from 10th Ave or from Bby??? Now that's bold! on FacebookShare Vision is great! But traffic!! Bold visions around walkable communities and community assets are of course essential, add in more people in higher density is a traffic issue. NOT everyone that lives in high density areas close to transits uses transit. For the 20th street traffic corridor, already identified by the province as a "problem," its not the "locals" its people outside the community trying to get to work, or wherever they are going that cause 20th street gridlock from the bridge back into Burnaby. We need infrastructure in place to address the traffic, and a plan for higher density. These may well be two related, but very different issues. Maybe we could just close 20th street entirely at 10th street, no more traffic from 10th Ave or from Bby??? Now that's bold! on TwitterShare Vision is great! But traffic!! Bold visions around walkable communities and community assets are of course essential, add in more people in higher density is a traffic issue. NOT everyone that lives in high density areas close to transits uses transit. For the 20th street traffic corridor, already identified by the province as a "problem," its not the "locals" its people outside the community trying to get to work, or wherever they are going that cause 20th street gridlock from the bridge back into Burnaby. We need infrastructure in place to address the traffic, and a plan for higher density. These may well be two related, but very different issues. Maybe we could just close 20th street entirely at 10th street, no more traffic from 10th Ave or from Bby??? Now that's bold! on LinkedinEmail Vision is great! But traffic!! Bold visions around walkable communities and community assets are of course essential, add in more people in higher density is a traffic issue. NOT everyone that lives in high density areas close to transits uses transit. For the 20th street traffic corridor, already identified by the province as a "problem," its not the "locals" its people outside the community trying to get to work, or wherever they are going that cause 20th street gridlock from the bridge back into Burnaby. We need infrastructure in place to address the traffic, and a plan for higher density. These may well be two related, but very different issues. Maybe we could just close 20th street entirely at 10th street, no more traffic from 10th Ave or from Bby??? Now that's bold! link
Vision is great! But traffic!! Bold visions around walkable communities and community assets are of course essential, add in more people in higher density is a traffic issue. NOT everyone that lives in high density areas close to transits uses transit. For the 20th street traffic corridor, already identified by the province as a "problem," its not the "locals" its people outside the community trying to get to work, or wherever they are going that cause 20th street gridlock from the bridge back into Burnaby. We need infrastructure in place to address the traffic, and a plan for higher density. These may well be two related, but very different issues. Maybe we could just close 20th street entirely at 10th street, no more traffic from 10th Ave or from Bby??? Now that's bold!
NWRREZ
asked
about 1 year ago
We recognize that traffic congestion, especially along Twentieth Street, is a key constraint for this area, and already a significant community concern. As you note, part of the challenge with traffic in this area stems from Queensborough Bridge which provides an important regional connection across the river. As part of the visioning process, we are exploring transportation options. Included in this work is: reaching out to Burnaby’s City staff to understand impacts from growth in Burnaby; collaborating with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; and leveraging the expertise of our City’s transportation staff and consultants. Additional mobility concepts and transportation analysis will be needed as part of the visioning process.
We also intend to explore how development could be undertaken in a car-light way given that it is adjacent to SkyTrain, a regional-serving bus loop, and bikeways. We hear your point that not everyone living near transit can take transit. The goal of transit-oriented development would be to support new residents in choosing more regularly to not travel by car.
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It seems there has been one time only for a "Pop Up" meeting that would accomodate people that WORK. How about a weekend or another evening, so other "tax payer's" from the 22nd St Skytrain area can attend?
Laura
asked
about 1 year ago
Thanks for your interest in engaging in this planning work. The pop-ups were designed to allow residents out doing their regular activities to connect with staff, including at rush hour at the SkyTrain station. However, as you note, they were mostly scheduled during daytime hours. Two major engagement sessions were held on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm – one in-person and one online to ensure there were options for people who may also prefer to avoid large in-person gatherings. We anticipate hosting another in-person engagement activity in mid-November in Connaught Heights. Details of location, date and time will be posted on the Be Heard page when the venue is confirmed. Lastly, the community survey and online ideas boards are also open until this Sunday, so please feel free to engage through those avenues as well.
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What makes this time different? Similar initiatives happened before, but no outcomes. People tired of waiting. Can we know if and why this time is different?
pzckwoop
asked
about 1 year ago
We appreciate that the planning process for this neighbourhood has had starts and stops, and many residents are keen to see a plan finalized. Though the pandemic and subsequent staff shortages delayed the process, it has now been relaunched. To further our efforts, the City has also engaged a consulting team who will be supporting the work.
Following the creation of a plan, the actual pace of change in the physical neighbourhood will largely depend on land owners, lot assembly, and the development community. Development proposals will need to fit with the community’s aspirations, be financially viable, and be in demand in the market. Of course, the planning process will take these feasibility considerations into account when crafting the vision.
December 16, 2024 Council Report – reGENERATE: A Long Range Vision for the Neighbourhood Around the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station (141 KB) (pdf)
reGENERATE: A Vision for 22nd Street Neighbourhood
