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.
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Lakefield Drive Active Transportation Improvement Project
The City is seeking public input on plans to implement a series of active transportation improvements along Lakefield Drive and 4th Street between Nursery Street and Wedgewood Street. - Planned
Burnaby's Official Community Plan Project
We’re creating a new Burnaby’s Official Community Plan to set the long-term vision for managing the city’s growth. Burnaby 2050 is a multi-year process that involves engaging community members in dialogue about the future of Burnaby. - In progress
North Burnaby Traffic Calming Study
We’ve completed a comprehensive study of the Burnaby Heights/Capitol Hill neighbourhood to identify opportunities to improve travel safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. - In progress
Burnaby Lake Overpass
The City is building a pedestrian-cyclist overpass across Highway 1 to create a critical north-south link between key regional trail networks and destinations within Burnaby. - In progress
Hastings Street Improvement
TransLink and the City of Burnaby are partnering to study street improvements on Hastings Street between Boundary Road and Duthie Avenue. - In progress
Burnaby Food Systems Strategy
The Burnaby Food System Strategy is a strategic plan the City is developing to improve the quality, fairness, and sustainability of Burnaby’s food systems. - Completed
Housing Choices
Burnaby’s Housing Choices Program introduced new housing options into our city, which bridge the gap between single-family homes and apartments or condos. - Completed
Grosvenor Brentwood Master Plan
The City has approved a Conceptual Master Plan for the 7.9 acre Grosvenor Brentwood site located on the 4600 block of Lougheed Highway, directly south of Brentwood Mall. - Completed
Willingdon Lands Master Plan
The City has approved a rezoning application to develop a Conceptual Master Plan for the Willingdon Lands site, a 40-acre parcel jointly owned by Musqueam Indian Band, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and Aquilini Development located at 3405 Willingdon on the southwest corner of Willingdon Avenue and Canada Way. - In progress
BC Parkway Illumination
We’re adding accent lighting to the Burnaby section of BC Parkway to make the route more lively and inviting for everyone, whether you walk or roll, at any time of day. - Planned
Playgrounds
We're planning to refresh the playground equipment at Forest Grove Park (west playground), Jim Lorimer Park, Lobley Park, Lochdale School Park, and Poplar Park. - In progress
Cameron Community Centre and Library
The City of Burnaby is replacing the Cameron Community Centre and Library with new facilities to better meet the needs of northeast Burnaby’s growing and changing population. - Completed
Still Creek Avenue Active Transportation Improvements
The purpose of this project is to upgrade the active transportation facilities on Still Creek Avenue between Douglas Road to the east and the Burnaby Eco-Centre to the west to improve the safety and experience for pedestrians and cyclists. - Planned
Fire Station #8
The City of Burnaby has identified a potential location for a new fire station on Burnaby Mountain. Fire Station #8 will improve response time and coverage during fire emergencies, ensuring the well-being and safety of the community. - In progress
New Sidewalks Program
Through our accelerated sidewalk and urban trail program, the City is making it easier to choose to walk and cycle. - In progress
Confederation Park Community Centre
A new community centre is being planned for Confederation Park to supplement existing facilities and meet northwest Burnaby’s current and future demands for community services. - In progress
Sperling-Duthie Traffic, Pedestrian & Cycling Safety Study
We’re conducting a study of the Sperling Avenue and Duthie Avenue corridors to develop strategies and solutions to enhance the safety of everyone using these routes. - In progress
Electric Vehicles in Burnaby
We’re making it easier to make the switch to an electric vehicle by installing public EV charging stations at a growing number of locations around the city.