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.
- In progress
Zoning Bylaw Rewrite
Burnaby is undertaking a comprehensive update of our Zoning Bylaw to modernize and simplify our existing development regulations for all zoning districts and to implement new provincial legislation. - Planned
Outdoor 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. - Planned
Liquor 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. - Completed
Greentree 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. - Planned
RCMP 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. - Completed
Riverway Outdoor Covered Sports Box
This project upgraded the existing lacrosse box with a new covering to enable the court to be used year-round, with room for covered spectator seating. - Planned
Vancouver to SFU Cycling Connection
We’re improving the Frances-Union Bikeway and Burnaby Mountain Parkway to better connect these routes to key areas, including Simon Fraser University (SFU), the Union-Adanac Bikeway in Vancouver and other local and regional destinations. - In progress
Non-Market Housing
The City of Burnaby is taking action to create more non-market rental housing in our community. - Completed
Alcohol in Parks
The City of Burnaby introduced 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. - Planned
Burnaby 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. - Planned
Cascade 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. - Completed
Mayor’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. - Planned
Burnaby City Hall
Burnaby City Hall was originally built in 1955. The building has been a vital part of our community but has reached its end of life. We are exploring the best option to ensure that Burnaby residents and businesses are well served in the years to come. - Planned
Burnaby 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 progress
Development 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 progress
Swangard Stadium Feasibility Study
The City of Burnaby is conducting a feasibility study to help identify a future vision for Swangard Stadium that will explore opportunities in the short and long term and provide a roadmap for future projects that guide reinvestment in the facility. - Planned
Royal Oak Urban Village Community Plan
The City of Burnaby is developing a new community plan for Royal Oak Urban Village in south Burnaby to shape how this neighbourhood will develop over the mid to long term as a diverse, sustainable and resilient community. - Planned
Edmonds Town Centre Community Plan
The City of Burnaby is developing a new community plan for the Edmonds Town Centre in southeast Burnaby to shape how this neighbourhood will develop over the mid to long term as a diverse, sustainable and resilient community.