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 progres 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.
PlannedShare your voiceLiquor and Cannabis Policy Review
We’re reviewing the City’s existing liquor and cannabis policies to establish a new policy that will guide the liquor and cannabis licensing applications process while balancing the needs and the safety of the community.
In progressShare your voiceAlcohol in Parks
The City of Burnaby is introducing a temporary pilot program to permit responsible consumption of alcohol by adults in 4 parks across Burnaby: Central Park, Confederation Park, Edmonds Park and Keswick Park.
PlannedShare your voiceEdmonds Town Centre Cycling Network
As part of the City’s Priority Cycling Network that is envisioned in Burnaby’s Transportation Plan, Connecting Burnaby, the City is looking to improve the current cycling network in the Edmonds Town Centre area.
PlannedOutdoor Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy
We’re conducting a study to explore trends in outdoor aquatics, review fair distribution of outdoor aquatic amenities and plan for future needs as we develop an Outdoor Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy.
CompletedGreentree Village Park Pilot Community Garden
We have established Burnaby’s first community garden in a City park at Greentree Village Park. This pilot project is launching in partnership with Urban Bounty, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to community food security.
PlannedCovered Outdoor Pool
Considering feedback received from the community, analysis of aquatic needs, and the financial impacts, the covered outdoor pool project has been suspended.
PlannedRCMP New Detachment
The City of Burnaby and the RCMP are working together to build a new detachment at the corner of Ledger Avenue and Norland Avenue.
In progressRiverway Outdoor Covered Sports Box
This project will upgrade the existing lacrosse box with a new covering to enable the court to be used year-round, with room for covered spectator seating.
PlannedVancouver to SFU Cycling Connection
We’re improving the Frances-Union Bikeway, Burnaby Mountain Parkway and Gaglardi Way to better connect these routes to key areas, including Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the Union-Adanac Bikeway in Vancouver.
In progressNon-Market Housing
The City of Burnaby is taking action to create more non-market rental housing in our community.
PlannedBurnaby Housing Authority
The City of Burnaby is proposing a new municipal housing authority to help create more secure, purpose-built housing within Burnaby that would include non-market rental units, non-market ownership units and market rental units.
PlannedCascade Heights Urban Village Community Plan
The City of Burnaby is developing a new community plan for the Cascade Heights neighbourhood in south Burnaby to shape how this area will redevelop over the mid to long term with a range of opportunities.
In progressMayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members
In Burnaby, our goal is to create a community where homelessness is rare, brief and one time. To achieve this vision, the City launched a Mayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members in June 2023.
PlannedNew Burnaby City Hall
To provide the best level of customer service to Burnaby residents and businesses, a new City Hall is being planned–a modern, environmentally sustainable, accessible, inclusive and resilient building.
PlannedBC Parkway Enhancement Project
The City is developing a plan to transform the BC Parkway in the Metrotown area into a fully integrated linear park, featuring lively public spaces and opportunities for recreation, commerce and art.
PlannedBurnaby District Energy Utility
The City is planning to develop a district energy utility that will provide south Burnaby with safe, reliable, sustainable, resilient and cost-competitive thermal energy.
In progressDevelopment Approval Process (DAP)
The City is taking action to improve processing times for development and building permits and create a faster, simpler and better experience for applicants.
In progressWebReg—improving our online registration system
In July 2023, the City launched on a new online registration system to make it easier for you to register for your parks, recreation and culture activities.