Coquitlam seeks public input on proposed land use changes

The City of Coquitlam is seeking input on proposed land use changes in and around provincially designated Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs) in Southwest Coquitlam.

In a press release, the city said the proposed changes respond to new provincial rules in Transit-Oriented Areas and guide how homes, parks, transportation networks, and commercial spaces evolve in nearby areas called shoulders (areas next to the Burquitlam and Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station Transit-Oriented Areas), and on Austin and Como Lake Avenues.

Residents are invited to share their thoughts at an in-person or virtual information session, participate in a community roundtable conversation, complete an online survey, or add a comment to the interactive map. The city says the feedback will help refine the proposed land use concepts before they are presented to City Council for consideration this fall. Public feedback will be considered alongside legislated requirements, technical studies, best practices, and Council feedback to inform the development of a new land use plan for these areas of Coquitlam.

Opportunities to Have Your Say

Whether you live, work, travel through or have other connections to Southwest Coquitlam, your feedback will help ensure the final land use plans reflect local priorities.

There are several ways to participate in this second phase of engagement:

In-Person Information Sessions

Drop in to learn more and ask questions:

• Saturday, June 21 at Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 25 at Maillardville Community Centre, 6 – 8 p.m.

Virtual Information Session

• Thursday, July 3, 6 – 8 p.m. on Zoom
  Registration required at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas

Roundtable Community Conversations

Join a small group conversation focused on your neighbourhood/sub-area:

• East Austin – Monday, June 16 at Dogwood Pavilion, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• West Austin – Wednesday, June 18 at Dogwood Pavilion, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Como Lake – Thursday, June 19 at Dogwood Pavilion, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Oakdale (North Burquitlam) – Tuesday, June 24 at Maillardville Community Centre,
  6 – 7:30 p.m.
• East Burquitlam – Thursday, June 26 at Poirier Community Centre, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Registration required at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas. Limited spots available.

Online Survey

Share your thoughts through a 10-15 minute survey covering:

• Land Use Changes in Transit-Oriented Areas and Southwest Shoulders and Corridors
• Park improvements and new amenities
• Transportation upgrades and priorities

The survey and map will be open from Monday, June 16, until Monday, July 14, at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas