There is still time to provide input on proposed land use changes in and around provincially designated Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs) and along corridors in Southwest Coquitlam.
COQUITLAM, B.C., July 9, 2025 – There is still time to provide input on proposed land use changes in and around provincially designated Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs) and along corridors in Southwest Coquitlam.
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.
Visit LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas to complete the survey or drop a pin on our interactive map to provide input on the proposed changes. The survey will close on July 14.
Community Input Will Help Shape Land Use in the City
Whether you live, work, travel through or have other connections to Southwest Coquitlam, your feedback will help shape the land use plans to reflect local priorities.
Feedback received will be used to refine the proposed land use concepts before they are presented to City Council for consideration this fall. Public feedback will be considered along with legislated requirements, technical studies, best practices and Council feedback to help develop a new land use plan for these areas of Coquitlam.
How to Provide Input
Over the last six weeks, the City has engaged with many members of the community through a range of in person and virtual public input opportunities. The City’s Let’s Talk project page also includes a recording of the virtual information session, as well as an online survey and interactive map to collect feedback.
Anyone who was unable to attend the engagement sessions can still connect with the project support team by emailing HousingChanges@Coquitlam.ca.
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
Interactive Map
Drop pins and leave comments on areas important to you – tell us what works and what can be improved.
The survey and map will be open until Monday, July 14 at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas
About the Transit-Oriented Areas Update Project
In late 2023, the Province introduced new housing legislation, designating areas within 800 metres of SkyTrain stations as Transit-Oriented Areas. These areas are now subject to rules that allow for higher density and taller buildings.
While the City must implement these provincial regulations in Transit-Oriented Areas, we’re also taking this opportunity to review the surrounding “shoulder” areas as part of the multi-phased Transit-Oriented Areas Update project. In this second phase, the City’s goal is to address uneven boundaries and create a smooth transition in building forms and density, ensuring balanced, sustainable growth throughout Southwest Coquitlam.
Additionally, the City is looking at the key “corridors” of Austin and Como Lake avenues to help better understand the community’s vision for the future and will address work previously identified through the Southwest Housing Review.
Stay Updated on Coquitlam’s Work to Support Housing Changes
The City’s work to implement the provincial housing legislation is ongoing, with many changes still to come. A list of frequently asked questions and other resources is available at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/ProvincialHousingChanges.
The City has also established a number of different ways for our community to access information and receive updates:
Media contact
Renée De St. Croix
Director Urban Planning and Design
604-927-3430
DevInfo@coquitlam.ca
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