Our vision: Burnaby is a green and inclusive city with safe and connected neighbourhoods and a vibrant economy where people want to live, work and play for generations to come.
Official Community Plan
The new Burnaby 2050 OCP was adopted in December 2025 and will guide the development of Burnaby for the next 25 years.
Our Official Community Plan (OCP) presents a long-term vision for the community. It provides the strategic direction, framework and guidance to meet the anticipated needs of the community while ensuring Burnaby is a desirable place to live, work and invest in the future.
The OCP integrates land use, transportation, housing, the environment, community facilities and services, and social and economic planning into a broad strategy to direct the growth and development of the city. It is contemporary and considerate of emerging trends, issues, challenges and opportunities, particularly in areas of housing affordability, climate change and adaptation. The plan was developed with the community over a four-year process to ensure that Burnaby grows in a way that reflects the aspirations and values of the community.
Community plans
A comprehensive set of area plans to guide future development.
Major projects
Learn about major development projects in Burnaby.
Town centre standards
A comprehensive and strategic approach to how our public realm street elements are developed, enhanced and maintained.