Transit-Oriented Areas

The B.C. government has enacted legislation that impacts how Coquitlam plans for growth in areas around SkyTrain stations referred to as ‘Transit-Oriented Areas’.

Affected Areas in Coquitlam

The legislation applies to the following eight SkyTrain stations:

• Braid Station (PDF)
• Burquitlam Station (PDF)
• Coquitlam Central Station (PDF)
• Inlet Centre Station (PDF)
• Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station (PDF)
• Lincoln Station (PDF)
• Lougheed Town Centre Station (PDF)
• Moody Centre Station (PDF)

Key Changes in Transit-Oriented Areas    

• Areas within 800 metres of SkyTrain stations are designated as Transit-Oriented Areas
• Minimum allowable building heights and densities are set by the Province
• Minimum residential parking requirements have been removed, except for those for individuals with disabilities

Provide Input to Help Guide Growth in Southwest Coquitlam

If you live, work, or spend time in Southwest Coquitlam, we want your input on future development in the area. The City of Coquitlam is particularly interested in hearing from residents and visitors who frequent the areas near SkyTrain stations or along the Como Lake and Austin Avenue corridors. Take our online survey at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas by Sunday, November 3, and have your say.

Learn More

To learn how the City is addressing the legislation, including timelines, frequently asked questions and community engagement opportunities, please visit https://letstalkcoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas.

Subscribe: Join the Coquitlam Current e-newsletter.

Connect: Follow us on social media for community engagement opportunities.

Background Documents

• Report to Council-in-Committee - July 29, 2024 - Transit-Oriented Areas Update - Stage 2: Planned Transit-Oriented Areas,Shoulders and Key Southwest Corridors (PDF)
  
• Report to Council - June 17, 2024 - Transit-Oriented Areas Legislation (Bill 47) Implementation -Stage 1: Transit-Oriented Areas Designation and Parking Updates (PDF)
• Strategic Priorities Standing Committee -May 22, 2024 - Provincial Housing Mandates - Strategic Directions for the Transit-Oriented Areas Update and Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Implementation (PDF)
• Report to Council-in-Committee - May 13, 2024 - Provincial Housing Mandates - Transit-Oriented Areas Update, Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Implementation, and Southwest Housing Review (PDF)
• Report to Council-in-Committee - December 4, 2023 - Provincial Legislative Mandates on Housing – Implications (PDF)