The City builds, maintains, rehabilitates and improves infrastructure such as roads, utilities, parks and public buildings to meet our community’s needs–now and into the future. View details on our planned, in progress and recently completed projects below. For an in-depth look at the projects and services planned over the next five years, have a look at the City’s Financial Plan.
Share your voiceFinancial Plan Survey
As we prepare the City’s budget, we’re seeking your thoughts on your needs and priorities for City funding.
PlannedShare your voiceBike Learning Zone
A study to explore the possibility of a bike learning zone.
In progressJim Lorimer Park Playground
About this Project The playground at Jim Lorimer Park is being upgraded and rebuilt at a higher elevation to protect the play structures from rising…
In progressEcosystem Restoration at Robert Burnaby Park
About this project 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…
PlannedBurnaby Lake Sports Complex Field Upgrades
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.
In progressMaking Life Better: Parks, Recreation and Culture Plan
We're developing a long-range plan to shape the future of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the next 25 years.
PlannedLewarne Park Playground
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.
In progressTenant Protection Bylaw and Associated Development Permit Area
Burnaby is developing a Tenant Protection Bylaw and associated development permit area that will replace the City’s Tenant Assistance Policy.
PlannedSoutheast Bikeway Upgrade Project
This project includes cycling improvements to the Southeast area and new bike routes in Big Bend.
PlannedeCheck Digital Building Permit Review Tool
The City of Burnaby has launched a pilot program to use new digital tools to speed up residential building permit processing.
PlannedBrentwood Community Centre
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.
In progressForm and Character Development Permit Design Guidelines
Burnaby is developing guidelines to shape the form and character of multi-family apartment, commercial and industrial development.
In progressEdmonds Speed and Traffic Management Study
The City is conducting an Edmonds Speed and Traffic Management Study to better understand speed and traffic concerns and identify potential improvements for the area bounded by Edmonds Street, Kingsway Avenue, Canada Way and the New Westminster border.
CompletedBurnaby Household Travel Survey
The City of Burnaby conducted a comprehensive household travel survey in 2024 to better understand how residents move around the city. Nearly 2,500 households participated.
PlannedFull-scale Emergency Exercise
The City of Burnaby is initiating a multi-year emergency preparedness training and exercise program that will culminate with a large multi-agency full-scale emergency exercise.
PlannedPark Pulse
Accelerating community infrastructure to enhance parks and open spaces.
PlannedBroadview Community Plan Amendments
A recent rezoning application provides the opportunity for amendments to the Broadview Community Plan that will provide increased housing options and public space improvements in the area.
In progressBurnaby Poverty Reduction Strategy
The City is working to develop a community-based poverty reduction strategy in Burnaby. The project is co-led by the Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH) and Burnaby Family Life (BFL), with the intent to reduce poverty at a local level and support the Province’s poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC.