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.
PlannedBrentwood Town Centre Plan Amendments
Recent changes to City’s Rental Use Zoning and Child Care Action Plan policies have provided an opportunity to revisit elements of the Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan and Brentwood Site Master Plan.
PlannedBurnaby Mountain Trail Management Plan
In 2019, the Environmental Conditions Assessment identified the need for a trail management plan for Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area (BMCA). The City is developing this strategy to optimally balance conservation and recreation in the BMCA.
In progressJames Cowan Theatre Redevelopment
The new Shadbolt main stage theatre and studios wing in the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts will continue to be Burnaby’s primary professional multi-use presentation space created to meet the needs of our evolving community. This 38,000 sq. ft. facility will replace the existing James Cowan Theatre
In progressZoning 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.
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.
In progressCommunity Safety Building
The City of Burnaby and the RCMP are working together to build a new detachment at the corner of Ledger Avenue and Norland Avenue.
PlannedVancouver 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 progressCity Lands for Non-Market Housing
The City of Burnaby is taking action to create more non-market rental housing in our community.
In progressBurnaby Housing Authority
The City of Burnaby has created a new municipal housing authority to help create more secure, purpose-built housing in Burnaby.
CompletedCascade Heights Community Plan
The City of Burnaby officially adopted the Cascade Heights Community Plan in March 2025.
CompletedMayor’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.
PlannedBurnaby 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.
In progressBC Parkway Enhancement Project
The City has developed a long-term plan to enhance BC Parkway corridor from Boundary Road to the Royal Oak SkyTrain station, referred to as the Parkway Alive!
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.
CompletedRoyal Oak Community Plan
The City of Burnaby officially adopted the Royal Oak Community Plan in March 2025.
CompletedEdmonds Community Plan
The City of Burnaby officially adopted the Edmonds Community Plan in March 2025.
PlannedEdmonds 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.