The City builds, maintains, rehabilitates and improves infrastructure such as roads, utilities, parks and public buildings to meet our community’s needs–now and into the future. View details on our planned, in progress and recently completed projects below. For an in-depth look at the projects and services planned over the next five years, have a look at the City’s Financial Plan.
In progressMintara atop Burnaby Mountain Patio Expansion
Mintara, located atop Burnaby Mountain, will replace its open patio with a new, enclosed one featuring a timber frame and glass roof system.
In progressElementary School Traffic and Safety Study
We’ve completed a traffic and safety study around all Burnaby elementary schools to make our streets safer and more accessible for all road users.
PlannedBrentwood Town Centre Plan Amendments
Recent changes to City’s Rental Use Zoning and Child Care Action Plan policies have provided an opportunity to revisit elements of the Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan and Brentwood Site Master Plan.
PlannedBurnaby Mountain Trail Management Plan
In 2019, the Environmental Conditions Assessment identified the need for a trail management plan for Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area (BMCA). The City is developing this strategy to optimally balance conservation and recreation in the BMCA.
In progressJames Cowan Theatre Redevelopment
The new Shadbolt main stage theatre and studios wing in the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts will continue to be Burnaby’s primary professional multi-use presentation space created to meet the needs of our evolving community. This 38,000 sq. ft. facility will replace the existing James Cowan Theatre
In progressZoning Bylaw Rewrite
Burnaby is undertaking a comprehensive update of our Zoning Bylaw to modernize and simplify our existing development regulations for all zoning districts and to implement new provincial legislation.
PlannedOutdoor Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy
We’re conducting a study to explore trends in outdoor aquatics, review fair distribution of outdoor aquatic amenities and plan for future needs as we develop an Outdoor Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy.
CompletedLiquor and Cannabis Policy Review
We’re reviewing the City’s existing liquor and cannabis policies to establish a new policy that will guide the liquor and cannabis licensing applications process while balancing the needs and the safety of the community.
CompletedGreentree Village Park Pilot Community Garden
We have established Burnaby’s first community garden in a City park at Greentree Village Park. This pilot project is launching in partnership with Urban Bounty, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to community food security.
PlannedCommunity Safety Building
The City of Burnaby and the RCMP are working together to build a new detachment at the corner of Ledger Avenue and Norland Avenue.
CompletedRiverway Outdoor Covered Sports Box
This project upgraded the existing lacrosse box with a new covering to enable the court to be used year-round, with room for covered spectator seating.
PlannedVancouver to SFU Cycling Connection
We’re improving the Frances-Union Bikeway and Burnaby Mountain Parkway to better connect these routes to key areas, including Simon Fraser University (SFU), the Union-Adanac Bikeway in Vancouver and other local and regional destinations.
In progressNon-Market Housing
The City of Burnaby is taking action to create more non-market rental housing in our community.
CompletedAlcohol in Parks
The City of Burnaby introduced a temporary pilot program to permit responsible consumption of alcohol by adults in 4 parks across Burnaby: Central Park, Confederation Park, Edmonds Park and Keswick Park.
PlannedBurnaby Housing Authority
The City of Burnaby has incorporated a new municipal housing authority to help create more secure, purpose-built housing within Burnaby.
CompletedCascade Heights Community Plan
The City of Burnaby officially adopted the Cascade Heights Community Plan in March 2025.
CompletedMayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members
In Burnaby, our goal is to create a community where homelessness is rare, brief and one time. To achieve this vision, the City launched a Mayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members in June 2023.
PlannedBurnaby City Hall
Burnaby City Hall was originally built in 1955. The building has been a vital part of our community but has reached its end of life. We are exploring the best option to ensure that Burnaby residents and businesses are well served in the years to come.