COQUITLAM, B.C., April 16, 2026 – More murals, twinkling tree lights and vibrant installations will be popping up across Coquitlam over the next two years as part of the City’s Streetscape Enhancement Program.
In 2026 and 2027, the City will collaborate with a number of different businesses and organizations to add more colour in new locations across the community, including in the following neighbourhoods:
- Burke Mountain
- Barnet Highway, on the border of Coquitlam and Port Moody
- Meadowbrook
- Westwood Plateau
- Austin Heights
- Burquitlam
Expect to see the enhancements on the streets this summer, with plans to complete further activations throughout 2026 and 2027. Learn more about the program and see past projects at coquitlam.ca/streetscapes.
In tandem with these future enhancements, the City is bringing back Music in the Streets, a program that brings live solo and duo performances to public spaces across the community. You can catch performances at Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre Branch), on the High Street, at Hobbis Way and Clarke Road in Burquitlam, and — new this summer — in Austin Heights. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/MusicInTheStreets.
About Coquitlam Streetscape Enhancement Program
Launched in 2023, the Streetscape Enhancement Program aims to beautify streets and public spaces across the community with public art and amenities.
Since its inception, the Streetscape Enhancement Program has focused on creating more welcoming public spaces through murals, artful street furniture, sculptural elements and tree lighting, including:
- 10 murals painted
- Two sculptural bike racks installed
- Seven artful benches added
- 250 boulevard and median trees lit
- Two sites activated with multiple elements
These enhancements do more than beautify the community. Interesting street furniture, captivating murals and decorative lighting help to bring people together outside, encouraging community connection and pride-of-place, promoting outdoor living, supporting tourism and economic development, while improving street safety. View all the recent art additions at coquitlam.ca/streetscapes or coquitlam.ca/PublicArt.
Media Contact:
Hilary Letwin
Manager Cultural Services
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca
604-927-6288
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.