Projects

The City of Burnaby is upgrading Douglas Road and Laurel Street to improve safety, accessibility and transportation connections while renewing aging infrastructure.

We are building a new animal shelter at 3202 Norland Avenue to provide a safer, more functional and welcoming environment for animals, staff, volunteers and the public.

Green Legacy is a community-supported initiative that helps grow and restore Burnaby's green spaces, in line with the goals of our Urban Forest Strategy. A generous $500,000 donation from local philanthropist Ken Shinozaki, recipient of Burnaby's Outstanding Citizen of the Year–Kushiro Cup, launched this tree planting and forest restoration initiative in two Burnaby parks.

As more gentle density is introduced into neighbourhoods via small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH), the City has partnered with MDDL to introduce a new lot identification tool to help homeowners and builders better understand the potential for new housing types on their property.

The Metrotown pedestrian scramble is located at the intersection of Central Boulevard and the Metrotown underground parkade access, near Metrotown SkyTrain station. As Burnaby’s first pedestrian scramble crossing, it improves safety and makes it easier to move through this busy area.

The Burnaby Fire Department and the City of Burnaby are investing in a wildfire detection system to significantly enhance public safety in the city’s…

The City of Burnaby is exploring 5 potential locations for a new pedestrian and cyclist overpass across the active railway in the Brentwood neighbourhood, as identified in the Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan.

The playground at Jim Lorimer Park has been upgraded and rebuilt at a higher elevation to protect the play structures from rising water at nearby Still Creek.

Robert Burnaby Park is a vital part of our city’s urban forest. Many creeks and streams run through the park and over half of its area is critical wildlife habitat.

As we prepare the City’s budget, we’re seeking your thoughts on your needs and priorities for City funding.

A study to explore the possibility of a bike learning zone.

We’re upgrading artificial turf fields 1 and 2 at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West to be safer and more comfortable for players, and meet the multi-sport needs of both fields.

A long-range plan to shape the future of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the next 25 years.

We are building a new playground at Lewarne Park to create a fun, accessible and convenient place to play for the Royal Oak neighbourhood’s growing population.

Burnaby is developing a Tenant Protection Bylaw and associated development permit area that will replace the City’s Tenant Assistance Policy.

This project includes cycling improvements to the Southeast area and new bike routes in Big Bend.

The City of Burnaby has launched a pilot program to use new digital tools to speed up residential building permit processing.

The Brentwood Community Centre will become the vibrant civic heart of the Brentwood Town Centre neighbourhood, serving as a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable urban hub where the community can gather, connect and be active.