Burke Mountain Village

The future Burke Mountain Village, formerly called the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre (PCNC), will be the commercial and social hub of Burke Mountain in Northeast Coquitlam. This 15.8-hectare (39-acre) site is located east of Burke Mountain Creek and south of David Avenue.

The City of Coquitlam is the primary land owner of the Village lands, which is expected to house over 2,000 residential units (apartments and townhomes) and include 120,000 square feet of retail. The Village will also include a state-of-the-art community centre, large public plaza and neighbourhood park.

Walking West on the South Side of Princeton Avenue

Bird's eye concept of the future Village

Looking north up the village's central spine towards David Avenue

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History & Background
The current vision for Burke Mountain Village reflects decades of planning, dating back to the 1991 Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan that identified the need for a pedestrian-oriented neighbourhood centre for Northeast Coquitlam.

More recently, this concept was reinforced by the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan (PCNP) adopted by City Council in 2013. This preliminary, high-level planning exercise identified a mixed-use village, allowing future flexibility to further refinement through more detailed analysis.

In spring 2014 more focused planning on Burke Mountain VIllage began with the development of the PCNP. The City formed a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in architecture, landscaping, engineering and land economics to better shape the neighbourhood centre development. Their work considered the steep topography of the site, the needs of the community and future population growth with the objective of determining the most appropriate location for a walkable, well-connected neighbourhood centre to serve the Burke Mountain community.

In September 2015, the City hosted its first public consultation session to obtain community input and comments on the proposed Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre concept plan. Feedback received from approximately 150 participants generally focused on three areas:
- Desired businesses and services;
- Preferred events, activities and features in the central plaza and along Princeton Avenue; and
- Overall likes and dislikes on the aspects proposed in the Master Plan.
In July 2017, the development took its first significant step forward with changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and approvals of policies and guidelines for the development of the site.

Since 2017, the City has been actively planning for the development of the Village, including road construction and servicing and planning for the new community centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke Mountain Village?

Burke Mountain VIllage will be the commercial and social hub of northeast Coquitlam (Burke Mountain). It is envisioned to include a grocery store and other supporting retail stores and commercial services, a civic recreation complex, an urban plaza and park, and apartment and townhouse residential housing.

What is the City’s role in the development of Burke Mountain Village?

The City is the owner of the Village lands will be responsible for delivering the road infrastructure, parks, and new community centre. The development of the residential and commerical lands will be influenced by the City, but ultimately sold to private developers through public tender (RFO). See more information about development opportunities.

What steps have been taken, to date?
- July 2013 – Council adopted the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan (PCNP), which included an implementation strategy to complete a Master Development Plan for the Neighbourhood Centre.
- Spring 2014 – Development of the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre Master Plan
- September 2015 – Public consultation on the PCNC Master Plan
- November 2015 – Report to Council sharing feedback of public consultation
- July 2017 – Public Hearing and OCP Amendment Bylaw adopted which:
  - Establishes the “neighbourhood centre” to reflect the objectives of the PCNP;
  - Adopts policies to guide development within the PCNC; and
  - Establishes Development Permit Guidelines to guide the form and character of future development within the PCNC.
- July 2017 – PCNC Master Plan adopted by Council.
- 2017-Present: - The City continues with the development planning of the Village, including preparing for the community centre and other public amenities.
What types of commercial businesses are likely to be located in Burke Mountain Village?

Through the public consultation process, residents expressed a strong desire for a neighbourhood centre that serves many of the daily shopping and service needs of the community, with neighbourhood-serving retail and services such as a grocery store.

As property owner, the City has a vital interest in achieving this desired result. The goal is to provide a unique shopping experience with a mix of retail and services that serve local residents.

What types of public community facilities will be provided in Burke Mountain Village?

The City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Master Plan has identified a community centre as an important asset in Northeast Coquitlam, to be developed in the future.

For more information about the community centre, visit the Northeast Community Centre webpage.

What are the next steps for the development of Burke Mountain Village?

The City will now take the steps necessary to implement the PCNC Master Plan including:
- Development Phasing Strategy – To determine how and when parcels will be released for sale. This is essential to ensuring the right mix of commercial uses that both serves the daily needs of the residents and also allows the businesses to thrive.
- Detailed design of the community centre and public spaces – Critical to establishing a strong neighbourhood identity that will provide functional and well-designed public spaces.

Next steps (2018 onwards):

Good planning takes time, and the City will now take the steps necessary to implement the PCNC Master Plan including:

Development Phasing Strategy – To determine how and when parcels within the PCNC will be released for sale. This is essential to ensuring the right mix of commercial uses that both serves the daily needs of the residents and also allows the businesses to thrive.
Detailed design of public spaces – Critical to establishing a strong neighbourhood identity that will provide functional and well-designed public spaces.

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