Metrotown Downtown Plan – 2017 City of Burnaby Goals
“TO ESTABLISH AN EXCITING, INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE DOWNTOWN FOR BURNABY.”
1. CREATE AN OFFICIAL
DOWNTOWN
Providing the highest concentration and intensity of economic activity, amenities and public spaces
2. ESTABLISHING NEIGHBOURHOODS AND COMMUNITY
Defining relatable geographic areas to foster individual identities and a sense of pride and ownership from those who work and live within these neighbourhoods
3. PROVIDE GREATER CONNECTIVITY
Proposing a finer-grain network of pedestrian, cycling and vehicle connections to the neighbourhoods & fostering the linkages to area amenities and transit services
4. ENHANCE THE PUBLIC REALM
Creating new opportunities to enhance existing locations for neighbourhood plazas, squares, pocket parks and parklettes
5. PROVIDE NEW AMENITIES
Improving and expanding existing amenities to include a future Metrotown performance and event centre