Metrotown Downtown Plan – 2017 City of Burnaby Goals
“TO ESTABLISH AN EXCITING, INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE DOWNTOWN FOR BURNABY.”
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1. CREATE AN OFFICIAL
DOWNTOWN
Providing the highest concentration and intensity of economic activity, amenities and public spaces
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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
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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
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4. ENHANCE THE PUBLIC REALM
Creating new opportunities to enhance existing locations for neighbourhood plazas, squares, pocket parks and parklettes
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5. PROVIDE NEW AMENITIES
Improving and expanding existing amenities to include a future Metrotown performance and event centre