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Posted on: November 21, 2024

Coquitlam Hosts Virtual Info Session in Response to Community Feedback on Housing Changes

Person holding handout on Provincial Housing Changes in Coquitlam Following two in-person public information sessions in October, Coquitlam will hold a virtual session on Tuesday, December 3, from 6 – 8 p.m. to provide further information on the City’s approach to implementing provincial housing legislation changes.

COQUITLAM, B.C., November 21, 2024 – In response to community requests following two in-person public information sessions in October, Coquitlam will hold a virtual session on Tuesday, December 3, from 6 – 8 p.m. to provide further information on the City’s approach to implementing provincial housing legislation changes.

This session will focus on Transit-Oriented Areas, neighbouring shoulder areas, and key corridors in Southwest Coquitlam, and also include a brief overview of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. 

Why This Matters to Coquitlam Residents

Provincial legislative legislation are reshaping how Coquitlam manages growth and development, with implications such as limited public hearings, removal of parking minimums for certain housing projects, and new development financing rules. These adjustments may influence the funding and timing for community amenities like parks, recreation centres, and affordable housing initiatives. Coquitlam remains committed to keeping residents informed on these changes and their local impact.

About the Virtual Session

Building on community feedback from October’s in-person public sessions, this virtual event will focus on planning updates for Transit-Oriented Areas, adjacent shoulder areas, and key corridors in Southwest Coquitlam, with an overview of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. The online session will feature a presentation by Planning staff, followed by a Q&A segment.

Residents can register for the session at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransitOrientedAreas or via the direct link.

A recording of the presentation will be available after the event on the same webpage.

Stay Informed

Coquitlam remains committed to keeping residents informed on the provincial housing mandates and their local impacts. 

Media contact:
Renée De St. Croix
Director Urban Planning and Design
DevInfo@coquitlam.ca
604-927-3430 

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.

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