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Special Plans & Projects

Plans in Progress

An Area Plan is a high-level, general framework to guide future land use and servicing for a large area of the City. Area Plans also establish a framework to develop and support individual Neighbourhood Plans nestled within the Area Plan.

Interface Wildfire Mitigation Strategy

The City is proposing to add interface wildfire strategies to the Partington Creek plan, to help reduce the risk of property damage if interface wildfires occur. Interface wildfires occur at the interface between urban and forested areas, and some have destroyed homes and required evacuations.

Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan Update

The Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan is being updated to create new opportunities for a range of housing types and a revitalized Neighbourhood Centre.

Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan

The City is developing an exciting Neighbourhood Plan for Partington Creek – The Heart of Burke Mountain!

Recently Completed Plans

Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan (2011)

The Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan outlines a vision for the area that will help guide change over the next 20 years.

Housing Choices Study

Coquitlam’s Housing Choices process is about expanding the types of new small scale housing options permitted in existing low-density areas of the neighbourhood

Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan Update (2009)

The updated Southwest Area Plan is the result of over two years of work with the community and will guide change and direct growth.

Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS)

Coquitlam is developing a Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS) to help capitalize on opportunities related to the Evergreen Line and address any potential impacts. The TDS will help the City, businesses, residents and the development industry plan for the future.