METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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DOWNTOWN METROTOWN PLAN “I have lived in this neighbourhood for more than 30 years... before Metrotown was built... I have seen it grow and I look forward to what is to come.”

~ Public Input Process 2016. Executive Summary

etrotown is the geographic The Metro Vancouver Region is centre of the Metro anticipated to grow by an estimated Vancouver Region. 35,000 people per year until 2041. MAs such, it has seen Approximately 125,000 new people significant investment in regional-scale will call Burnaby home by 2041. The Metrotown is infrastructure and transportation, challenge is to manage this growth in a designated one of nine City-wide services and amenities, and manner that results in a successful city ‘Regional City Centres’ offers superior connectivity to other where people want to live, work, shop, under the Metro major urban centres throughout the learn, and play. Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. Region. These factors have, and will continue to support the development The intent of this Plan is to establish Regional City Centres of Metrotown as a premier centre of Metrotown as Burnaby’s Downtown, are places where housing and job business, culture, and social activity. made up of distinctive neighbourhoods that embrace and celebrate its people, growth should be As a Regional City Centre, it serves focused, in connection community, diversity, mix of uses, not only the people who live in the to rapid transit and community, but also people from all character, architecture, urban form, complemented by a over Metro Vancouver and visitors and public realm. variety of community alike. services, amenities, and The vision of the Plan is to create an a high quality public All of these factors contribute to, and exciting, inclusive, and sustainable realm. result in, a diverse population. It is this downtown. diversity upon which successful cities are built.

“...the real value of cities lies in their diversity, architectural variety, teeming street life and human scale. It is only when we appreciate such fundamental realities that we can hope to create cities that are safe, interesting and economically viable, as well as places that people want to live.”

~ JANE JACOBS, 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities'

Metrotown, c.2016 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Plan Vision: To establish an exciting, inclusive, and sustainable downtown for Burnaby.

Plan Highlights 1. CREATING AN OFFICIAL 2. ESTABLISHING NEIGHBOURHOODS DOWNTOWN AND COMMUNITY This Plan will further establish As the first of Burnaby’s four Town The 1977 Metrotown Plan was divided Metrotown as the preeminent Town Centres to take shape, and as one of into fourteen “Sub-Areas”, which were Centre within Burnaby, and fulfill its the Region's City Centres, Metrotown used as the building blocks for the objectives as a Regional City Centre has functioned for decades as neighbourhoods described within this within Metro Vancouver. Metrotown Burnaby’s downtown. This Plan Plan. The neighbourhood concept will provide residents, employees, provides the opportunity to establish builds upon the land use framework patrons, and visitors opportunities Metrotown as Burnaby’s official and character established within to create social and business Downtown, where the City’s highest these sub-areas. It further coalesces relationships, advance commerce and concentration and mix of office, retail, them into relatable geographic areas job growth, provide a broad range of residential, and amenities are to be to foster individual identities and a housing options, enhance connectivity located. Through this Plan, a new sense of pride and ownership from and transportation choice, improve downtown identity is sought. those who work and live within access to services and amenities, these neighbourhoods. Although the and support personal well-being. identity of Metrotown on the whole Metrotown is a place for everyone; is broadly defined, the identity of a gathering place for ideas and the neighbourhoods are intended to innovation. Metrotown is Burnaby’s directly relate to these areas. These Downtown. identities are expected to grow and change over time.

ii METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Plan Vision: To establish an exciting, inclusive, and sustainable downtown for Burnaby.

3. PROVIDING GREATER 4. ENHANCING THE PUBLIC REALM 5. PROVIDING NEW AMENITIES CONNECTIVITY One of the primary assets in Metrotown In addition to the park and open space Throughout its history, Metrotown are its vibrant park and open spaces, network, Metrotown is fortunate has been served by a comprehensive including City-wide destinations to encompass several significant street and transit network. However, such as Central Park, Bonsor Park community amenities including Bonsor the scale of this network reflects and Recreation Centre, and Bob Recreation Centre, Bonsor 55+ Centre, an auto-oriented perspective with Prittie Library and Civic Square. Bob Prittie Library, Pioneer Community Kingsway, a major arterial road, as its Metrotown’s existing parks and open Resource Centre, and Metrotown spine. This Plan aims to improve upon spaces are larger in scale, and serve a Community Resource Centre. This the established transportation network population beyond the Town Centre. Plan supports the improvement and by proposing a finer-grain network They enable people to connect with expansion of existing amenities, of pedestrian, cycling, and vehicle nature in an urban environment and as well as opportunities to achieve connections within the neighborhoods, promote healthy living. This Plan new community amenities and civic as well as linkages to area amenities proposes to create new opportunities facilities, including a future Metrotown and transit services. In addition, all and enhance existing locations for Performance and Event Centre. The streets are to be redeveloped over neighborhood plazas and squares, amenities achieved to-date, and time to accommodate all modes of pocket parks, and parklettes. These those to come in the future, reinforce transportation, in accordance with the smaller open space areas provide Metrotown as Burnaby’s Downtown City’s Public Realm Design Standards opportunities for gathering, quiet – a place to gather, recreate, play, and for Town Centre Streets (Public Realm reflection, engagement, interaction, foster community. Standards), providing greater choice and entertainment. These spaces and equity for how people move. are connected via streets as well as pedestrian and cycling linkages to the broader park, open space, and amenity components of Metrotown.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN iii “I love living in Burnaby... Easy to get around. Great parks. Walking to shops. Great place to live. Great public transportation.”

~ Public Input Process 2016. Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i

PART 1: METROTOWN’S FUTURE: A DOWNTOWN PLAN

This section establishes the purpose of the Plan, describes the importance of a successful downtown, and outlines how the Plan fits within the broader context of other adopted policies.

1.1 The Importance of a Successful Downtown 2 1.2 Purpose of the Plan 6 1.3 Type of Plan 7

PART 2: METROTOWN CONTEXT

This section provides an overview of Metrotown’s historical, demographic, and physical characteristics.

2.1 Metrotown Plan Area Boundary 12 2.2 Physical Characteristics 13 2.3 Demographics 14 2.4 Existing Land Uses 18 2.5 Existing Transportation Network 24 2.6 Existing Development Pattern 25

PART 3: VISIONS AND PRINCIPLES

This section articulates the vision, principles, and goals of this Metrotown Downtown Plan.

3.1 Vision 28 3.2 Principles and Goals 29 3.3 What Would Make Metrotown a Great Downtown? 32 Civic Square

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN v PART 4: LAND USE

This section details the General Land Use Map and policy framework to guide future development in Metrotown.

4.1 General Land Use Map 36 4.2 Understanding the Land Use Framework 38 4.3 Neighbourhoods 46

PART 5: PUBLIC REALM

This section provides policy guidance on the enhancement of the public realm to achieve a successful downtown.

5.1 Public Realm Network 68 5.2 Character Streets 70 5.3 Plazas and Squares 80 5.4 Parks and Open Spaces 86 5.5 Gateways 94 5.6 Neighbourhood Linkages 96

PART 6: TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY

This section builds on existing City-adopted transportation policies to provide policy guidance on Metrotown specific transportation and mobility objectives.

6.1 Built Environment and Transportation 100 6.2 Streetscape Design 101 6.3 Transportation Network 102

PART 7: SUSTAINABILITY

This section provides an overview of the City's Economic Development Strategy (2007), Social Sustainability Strategy (2011), and Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2016), and how they influence growth and development in Metrotown.

7.1 Economic Development 112 7.2 Social Well-Being 113 7.3 Environment 114

vi METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN PART 8: CIVIC FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY AMENITIES

This section describes the civic facilities and community amenities within Metrotown and outlines the Community Benefit Bonus Policy opportunities for future community benefits.

8.1 Community Benefit Bonus Policy 118 8.2 Civic Facilities and Community Amenities 120

PART 9: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES

This section provides urban design guidelines for site specific developments to achieve a cohesive downtown character and identity.

9.1 Urban Character 128 9.2 Relationship to the Street 129 9.3 Building Design 131 9.4 Access and Parking 140

PART 10: REZONING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

This section provides guidance on the rezoning requirements for rezoning applications within Metrotown.

10.1 Rezoning Requirements 144

PART 11: MOVING FORWARD 147

This section highlights how the vision will be achieved and how the Plan will be implemented.

APPENDIX

Summary of the Public Input Process 148

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Vii “A community in its own right, rather than a semi-suburban/ sleeper neighbourhood. This doesn’t mean make the mall bigger, but rather build and foster community. Give people the ability to work, play and live in their neighbourhood, preferably without even needing a car or to get on transit.”

~ Public Input Process 2016. Metrotown’s Future: A Downtown Plan

he Metro Vancouver Region the new residential growth through is expected to grow by redevelopment of lands that are near over one million people by transit, commercial centres, amenities, T2041. Burnaby, through the and community services. The aim is adoption of the Metro Vancouver to manage growth and development Metrotown’s Population Growth: Regional Growth Strategy (RGS), in a manner that supports the City’s has committed to accommodating a vision for a sustainable community 1981: 13,060 projected additional 125,000 people with a high quality of life for all its 1986: 13,673 in the City, for a total population of citizens and a commitment to ensuring 1991: 16,515 345,000 people by 2041. The RGS sets environmental conservation and 1996: 19,270 out a strategy to accommodate this economic opportunity. growth within a network of urban 2001: 24,049 centres, which are oriented to transit. The evolution of Burnaby’s Town 2006: 24,900 Centres presents an opportunity to To meet this demand, Metrotown, as 2011: 25,831 a Regional City Centre, is anticipated establish Metrotown as the City’s 2016: 27,713 to accommodate a significant share official Downtown - a primary of this growth. This Plan sets a vision, urban focal point for growth principles, and a land use framework and development, employment Burnaby to guide the development of opportunities, recreation, arts, Population culture and entertainment, Metrotown into the future. 2041 345,000 community services, and amenities. 2031 314,000 Growth and development in Burnaby It also presents an opportunity for is broadly directed by the Official placemaking through the creation 2021 270,000 Community Plan (OCP) and its of new public spaces and the 2011 227,700

people Residential Policy Framework, which enhancement of existing spaces in May-20-16 12:09:56 PM Burnaby calls for the City’s four Town Centres – a way that connects people to each Employment

Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds, and other and the urban environment. 2041 203,000

Lougheed – to accommodate much of 2031 189,000

2021 152,000

2011 140,900

workers May-20-16 12:11:41 PM

Station Square - Kingsway Frontage METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 1 1.1 The Importance of a Successful Downtown

Downtowns are an important part They are supported by a broad range of a city. They are the primary of commercial services and amenities, area in which economic, cultural, civic facilities, arts and entertainment, and social exchanges occur. They learning opportunities, parks and are a concentration of businesses, recreational spaces to serve a diverse people, and activity. The success population. of a downtown extends beyond its boundaries and benefits its The components of a successful surrounding neighbourhoods, the city, downtown include: and the region. Successful downtowns • Business and Employment accelerate business activity and cultural creativity, and enhance a • Transportation variety of lifestyles. They enable • Housing well-being and healthy living by being • Public Space walkable, enjoyable, and inclusive. • Culture Downtowns can represent a city’s • Social Services identity or image, expressed through key landmarks, such as significant • Learning buildings, plazas, squares and other • Tourism public spaces. These spaces also • Sustainable and Healthy Living provide a historic context and narrative of a city’s past, present, and future. • Efficiency and Creativity • Image and Identity Successful downtowns are active, vibrant and exciting. They provide the physical space in which to do business, interact, connect, and belong. They provide a sense of place, community, and opportunity for its business community and residents to thrive. They are also destinations that people want to visit, linger and spend time in. Successful downtowns are walkable and are highly accessible by transit.

2 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL DOWNTOWN

a. Business and Employment: b. Transportation: Downtowns are c. Housing: Downtowns provide a d. Public Space: Downtowns Downtowns are the prominent transportation hubs, offering mix of residential housing options offer an important civic forum employment centres, typically connects to the rest of the that form distinct neighbourhoods for congregating, gathering, representing the largest city and the region. They offer close to amenities and services. and social interaction. Active concentration of businesses, jobs, mobility choice for how people Residents increase the activity downtowns allow for people to investment opportunities, and a experience the city and how they or “hustle and bustle” of the have a sense of privacy, but not significant portion of the city’s tax get from one place to another. A downtown. Residents walk more, feel alone, because they always base. downtown transportation system and drive less, because they are have the option to interact in is a highly integrated, accessible, within walking distance of most civic places: streets, squares, and inviting multi-modal network daily activities, leading to healthier plazas, parks, pocket parks, and that is easy to navigate and lifestyles and reduced carbon parklettes. Downtowns provide provides access to a variety of emissions. the opportunity to be passively services and amenities. involved, like sitting on a bench, or to be actively involved, like shopping or taking part in a public event. Successful downtowns provide a network of public spaces that can be used for a variety of activities at all times of the day. They provide public spaces that are welcoming to all.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 3 COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL DOWNTOWN

e. Culture: Downtowns are typically f. Social Services: Successful g. Learning: Downtowns provide h. Tourism: Downtowns are typically the most central location for downtowns typically include learning opportunities for people the first place a visitor might a variety of cultural facilities a more extensive network of of all ages and backgrounds. They go when visiting a city. They that serve the city. Building on community support systems and offer a concentration of resources are the places with the highest that infrastructure, successful services. By having more people for all types of curriculum, concentration of people and downtowns are incubators for of all ages and incomes living providing for access to knowledge activities. They enable easier creativity, learning, performance, downtown, there can be more and information. Educational access and mobility to get and the arts. They are a hub for social interaction, which creates opportunities can be found in from one place or attraction many cultural and entertainment a more diverse, understanding, both formal settings, such as to another. Visitors often walk activities, including tourist welcoming, and connected classrooms and libraries, and around downtowns, shopping and attractions, restaurants, theaters, community. informal settings, such as parks enjoying local activities, which in specialty shops, and various and other public spaces. turn contribute to and support the educational institutions. local economy.

4 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL DOWNTOWN

i. Sustainable and Healthy j. Efficiency and Creativity:A k. Image and Identity:Downtowns Living: Successful downtowns variety of activities are most emphasize a city’s character and provide sustainable and healthy efficiently and creatively convey that image to the rest of living options and benefits by: performed in downtowns because the world. They can represent concentrating activities and so many important resources a whole range of meanings to providing transportation efficiency are available within convenient people – a sense of identity, and diversity; reducing energy use walking distance, and so many aspiration, civic pride, vibrancy, and greenhouse gas emissions opportunities for creative co- creativity, prosperity, confidence, per capita; lessening the pressure mingling exist. The compactness sustainability, responsibility, for sprawl and automobile use; and mixing of land uses increases evolution, history, and change. increasing walking and other productivity, efficiency, and the active transportation modes; and, sharing of ideas due to improved preserving and enhancing local accessibility and shorter travel environments and green space. distances.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5 1.2 Purpose of the Plan

The purpose of this Plan is to establish • Deliver a range of community a vision and a policy framework benefits and improve access to that envisions Metrotown as a great services to enhance the livability Downtown for Burnaby. and resiliency of Metrotown;

The vision and policy framework for • Anticipate and provide for the Metrotown is intended to: needs of both existing and future residents, businesses, and visitors; • Build on the legacy, successes, • Raise the standard of urban design, and policy framework within the landscaping, public realm, and first consolidated Community sustainability within Metrotown; Plan: Burnaby Metrotown: A Development Plan (1977), referred • Enhance the Downtown as a “place to as the 1977 Plan, and as pictured for people”; and, to the left; • Support a range of housing types • Accommodate growth over time and tenures to accommodate the in alignment with the Metro variety of needs of both existing Vancouver Regional Growth and future residents. Strategy (2011) and Burnaby’s The philosophy behind this Plan is Official Community Plan (1998); that well-managed growth provides Burnaby Metrotown: A Development Plan (1977) • Support the objectives of City-wide opportunities to strengthen and sustainability strategies: Economic improve Metrotown from not only an Development Strategy (2007), Social economic, social and environmental Sustainability Strategy (2011), perspective, but also from an and Environmental Sustainability aesthetic, lifestyle, and enjoyment Strategy (2016); perspective. This involves quality urban • Facilitate the longer term transition design, architectural excellence, and of Metrotown from a suburban meaningful place-making. The result centre into a Downtown of City- will be a Downtown comprised of wide and regional significance, identifiable neighbourhoods that is where a mix of urban uses, and exciting, inclusive,and sustainable. an active and lively public realm, establish Metrotown as a great Downtown;

6 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 1.3 Type of Plan

This Plan falls under the Community This Plan is intended to: Plans category within Burnaby’s planning framework. The City of 1. Implement the overarching policies 4. Inform and be informed by other Burnaby has a comprehensive set of of the Regional Growth Strategy current and future policies and Community Plans adopted by Council and Official Community Plan with plans of the City such as: that provide policy directions to policy directions for land use, public Official Community Plan (OCP) guide future development, growth, realm, transportation, sustainability, Economic Development Strategy and change throughout the City, in civic facilities and community (EDS) alignment with the Regional Growth amenities, and other related topics; Strategy, the Official Community Plan 2. Reflect detailed planning and Social Sustainability Strategy and other City-wide strategies and land use studies completed in (SSS) policies. conjunction with the public Environmental Sustainability consultation process with property Strategy (ESS) owners, residents, and businesses Burnaby Transportation Plan that have a stake or interest in Metrotown; Community Benefit Bonus Policy 3. Provide policy guidance for the 's’ Category Zoning consideration of rezoning and Public Realm Design Standards development applications; and, for Town Centre Streets (Public Realm Standards) Burnaby Housing Profile Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP)

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 7 “Metrotown is already a neighbourhood with a distinct community, comprised of people of many age groups, cultures, histories, and family size. It’s a beautiful blending of people.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

8 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Metrotown Context

etrotown is a distinctive The following section provides a and dynamic community contextual profile of Metrotown, located prominently including its existing boundaries, Mon the Kingsway Ridge. physical characteristics, demographics, It is a community made up of land uses, transportation network, and neighbourhoods that have grown and development pattern. It also provides The Geographic evolved over the past 40 years, from a context for how the 1977 Plan has Centre of Metrotown: its post-war industrial heritage to an shaped the Metrotown over time. urban center of City-wide and regional significance. Today, Metrotown In decimal degrees: provides a strong economic and 49.227744, employment base, which is supported -123.008261 by a comprehensive transportation In degrees minutes network, a broad range of commercial seconds: and entertainment amenities, parks Latitude: and open space, and a variety of housing opportunities around the core. 49 degrees 13’ 39.8784” N It is characterized by urban landscapes, distinct neighbourhoods, and parks Longitude: and open space that present a highly -123 degrees 0’ desirable place to live, work, shop, 29.7396” W learn, and play.

Metrotown skyline from Deer Lake Park METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 9 METROTOWN, 1985

10 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN METROTOWN, 2016

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 11 BOND ST. 2.1 Metrotown Plan Area Boundary

Metrotown’s boundaries are defined by Boundary KINGSWAY Road to the west, Royal Oak Avenue to the east, Imperial Street to the south, and a varied northern boundary including Bond and Dover Streets. The resulting area within the Town Centre’s boundaries is approximately 297.44 hectares or 735 acres (inclusive of roads, and approximately 82 hectares (202 acres) for Central Park). The Plan Area is currently home to approximately 27,000 residents. To the north and south of the Plan Area are single- and two-family neighbourhoods. To the CENTRAL PARK east is the Royal Oak Community Plan Area, and to the west is the City of Vancouver. RD. BOUNDARY

Under this Plan, there are no changes to the established Metrotown boundary. The intent is to contain Metrotown’s development within the AVE. PATTERSON established boundaries to achieve a compact WILLINGDON AVE.

Downtown, helping to ensure a respectful MAYWOOD ST. transition between Metrotown and adjacent community plan areas and single- and two-family neighbourhoods.

12 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 2.2 N Physical Characteristics

KINGSWAY Metrotown's defining features include Central Park and the Kingsway Ridge, as well as it's urban skyline, transportation connections, and central GRANGE ST. location within the Metro Vancouver region.

DOVER ST. The major transportation linkages, such as

WILLINGDON AVE. Kingsway, Boundary Road, Willingdon Avenue, Imperial Street, Dover Street, Grange Street, KINGSWAY Royal Oak Avenue, the Expo SkyTrain, and the BC Parkway, are the foundation on which Metrotown has developed over time.

Central Park is an ecologically significant area and MCKAY AVE. a City-wide destination for sport, cultural, and leisure activities. BERESFORD ST. New development has resulted in the emergence of an urban skyline punctuated by towers that are visible throughout many parts of the City

CENTRAL BLVD. AVE. OAK ROYAL MAYWOOD ST.

NELSON AVE. and region. Not only does the skyline provide a physical marker for Metrotown’s location, but it symbolizes its emerging identity as Burnaby’s Downtown.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 13 2.3 Demographics

NOTE: Statistics are based on the 2011 Census, 2015 School Enrollment Numbers, and City databases.

POPULATION METROTOWN’S GROWTH

Metrotown’s Growth 1981–2011 27,713* 30,000 Metrotown serves as the population People 25,000 southwest quadrant’s Town jobs

Centre and is designated as = 20,000 one of Metro Vancouver’s 12% Regional City Centres. 15,000 of Burnaby’s dwelling units Population 10,000

5,000 *Based on the 2016 Census. 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011

AGE

9% 8% 51% 27% 5% Between the Between the Between the Between the Aged 80+ Ages of 0-9 Ages of 10-19 Ages of 20-49 Ages of 50-79

EDUCATION 50% of the population aged 25 and over in Metrotown have a university degree

14 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN IMMIGRATION HOUSING TYPES HOUSING COST

Top Places of Origin of 2% Houses 51% of tenant households Metrotown’s Immigrant spend 30% or more of household Population income on shelter

China 1% Row / 35% Townhouses 30% of owner households Others spend 30% or more of household 41% income on shelter

Apartment 44% Buildings <5 Storeys South Philippines Korea 8% CHANGE OF RESIDENCE Taiwan 4% Hong Kong 7% 5% 25% of residents have Apartment moved within the last 1 year 53% Buildings 62% 5+ Storeys 56% of residents have of Metrotown’s population moved within the last 5 years are immigrants

HOUSEHOLD STATISTICS

FOR RENT 2.7 38% 38% 45% 53% $47,900 42% People / Family One Person of Children of Residents of Households Average Households Households Living at Home Speak English Earn Less Than Household Rent are 18 Years + Most Often at $40,000 / Year Income Home

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 15 EMPLOYMENT OCCUPATIONS

Sales & Service 24,000 28% Occupations Jobs Business, Finance = 18% & Administration 17% Occupations of Burnaby’s Jobs Professional, Scientific & 13% Technical Services

Education, Law & 9% Social, Community & PUBLIC OPEN SPACES Government Services

Management 7% Occupations

25% All Other Occupations CIVIC SQUARE BC PARKWAY METRO SKATE PARK BERESFORD ART WALK

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TRANSPORTATION

SkyTrain Stations Metrotown Bus Exchange Journey to Work: 2 serves Routes Mode of Travel • Metrotown 12 42% 10% • Patterson

1% OTHER 46% 1% Metrotown SkyTrain Station serves Metrotown Bus Exchange serves 50,000+ 25,000+ Trips per Day Trips per Day

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 17 2.4 Existing Land Uses

This section identifies the primary land use groups within Metrotown, as well as provides a high level inventory of these existing uses.

2.4.1 MAJOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS (OFFICE, RETAIL, AND SERVICE USES)

Metrotown supports a significant proportion of the City’s major commercial developments. These uses can be characterized as:

• Automobile-oriented strip • Major office developments include commercial developments along the TELUS office building at Metro Vancouver office towers Kingsway; Boundary Road and Kingsway, the • Large lot development patterns three Metro Tower office buildings that support a suburban shopping at the Metropolis at Metrotown centre form; Shopping Centre, Plaza 5000 at Kingsway and Nelson Avenue, and • Recent mixed-use commercial and the former Metro Vancouver offices residential developments along at Kingsway and Wilson Avenue. Kingsway, Central Boulevard, and Beresford Street; • Major office and commercial developments along Kingsway, consisting of street-oriented retail at ground level, and offices in the podium or tower above; and,

TELUS office building

18 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN MetroTowers I, II, and III

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The Crystal Mall The Sovereign

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 19 2.4.2 RESIDENTIAL USES

There are over 12,000 residential units in Metrotown that are accommodated in a range of building types: high-rise apartments (towers), mid-rise apartments, low-rise apartments, townhouses, and some single- and two-family dwellings. Residential developments in Metrotown can be characterized as follows:

• High-rise apartment development • The largest concentration of existing (13 storeys +) occurred primarily low-rise apartment development Townhouses fronting Silver Avenue - Silver development throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and is located in the Maywood 1990s. Existing high-rise apartment neighbourhood. Many of these units are distributed throughout buildings are over 50 years old and the community, with a larger require major improvements or concentration to the west, near redevelopment as they approach Kingsway, Grange Street, Patterson the end of their lifespan. Avenue, and Central Park. • Townhouse developments are • Residential and commercial located throughout Metrotown mixed-used developments gained with a majority located north momentum beginning in the 1980s of Kingsway and west of Halley through the redevelopment of large Avenue. commercial sites along Kingsway, • The remaining single- and two- such as Center Point, Crystal Mall, family homes are primarily located Sovereign, and Station Square. north of Kingsway. Newer residential mixed-use developments have also been built • A variety of non-market housing along Beresford Street. types are located in Metrotown, including: non-market rental • Mid-rise residential development housing (such as public housing, (5 to 12 storeys) is a relatively non-profit rental housing, and limited development form in cooperative housing), housing Metrotown. Mid-rise apartment with supports (such as community development is currently care facilities, assisted living, accommodated in select locations and supportive housing), and along Patterson Avenue, Nelson transitional housing with supports. Avenue and Inman Avenue, which were developed in the early 1960s, Tower form on Beresford Street and Silver Avenue 1970s, and 1980s. - Silver Development

20 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Low-rise apartments - Barkley Avenue Low-rise apartments - McKay Avenue Townhouses fronting Telford Avenue - Metroplace Low-Rise: A structure between 1 and 4 storeys in height.

Mid-Rise: A structure between 5 and 12 storeys in height.

High-Rise: A structure of 13 High-rise apartments – Beresford Street Tower forms framing Central Park storeys or more in height.

Towers along Patterson Avenue Stacked townhouses - Sardis Street Single-family dwelling - Bond Street

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 21 2.4.3 COMMUNITY AMENITIES AND CIVIC FACILITIES

Metrotown is supported by a broad range of community amenities and civic facilities. These amenities and facilities include recreation centres, non-profit offices and resource centres, child care facilities, religious institutions, learning institutions, seniors’ centres, and more. Some of the notable City amenities and facilities that support Metrotown include:

Swangard Stadium • Bonsor Recreation Centre and • Central Park and associated facilities Bonsor Park and amenities, such as the Outdoor • Bonsor 55+ Centre Pool, Lawn Bowling, Trails, Variety Club Playground, Pitch and Putt, and • Bob Prittie Library Swangard Stadium. • Metrotown Community Resource • Metrotown Community Police Centre Office • Pioneer Community Resource • Fire Station #3 Centre • Maywood Community School • McKercher Community Resource Centre • Marlborough Elementary School • Community space at the Metropolis • Chaffey-Burke Elementary School at Metrotown Shopping Centre (located just outside Town Centre Boundary) Pioneer Community Resource Centre Bonsor Recreation Centre • Beresford Street Art Walk • South Central Youth Centre

Bonsor 55+ Centre Metrotown Community Police Office

22 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 2.4.4 PARK AND OPEN SPACE USES

Metrotown is served by an established park and open space network. This network provides pedestrian corridors through Metrotown, supports recreational uses, and contributes towards environmental conservation. Key features of the park and open space network include:

• Major City Park: Central Park is • Urban Trails: The BC Parkway 82 hectares (202 acres) is size and provides an urban multi-use trail anchors Metrotown’s western from Metrotown to the Royal Oak boundary. It is the most prominent and Edmonds Community Plan park within the Town Centre and areas, as well as a connection to provides both active and passive Vancouver, New Westminster and Civic Square recreation space. beyond. Urban trails are multi- • District Park: Bonsor Park, which use pathways that enhance the forms part of the Bonsor Recreation connectivity of neighbourhoods Complex, serves the residents of throughout the City. the southwest quadrant of Burnaby. • Plazas and Squares: These spaces • Neighbourhood and School Parks: provide gathering places for Kinnee Park, Lobley Park, George Burnaby residents and include Civic McLean Park, Maywood Park, Square, South Burnaby Cenotaph, Marlborough Elementary School and a variety of other publicly Park, and Maywood Community accessible spaces such as the School Park. These neighbourhood- plazas at Metropolis at Metrotown oriented parks provide space for Shopping Centre, Station Square, active and passive recreation for and Crystal Mall. Metrotown’s residents. • Watersheds: Five watersheds originate in Metrotown including Kaymar Creek, Gray Creek, Still People sitting on a park bench - Kingsway and Nelson Creek, Guichon Creek, and Beaver Creek. These watersheds ultimately flow into the Brunette and Fraser Rivers.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 23 2.5 Existing Transportation Network

The Metrotown transportation core using Central Boulevard, Bonsor network has over a hundred-year Avenue, Nelson Avenue, Hazel Street, history, dating back to the construction and McKay Avenue. New Public Realm of the Interurban line (along what is Standards, which accommodate now the BC Parkway and Expo SkyTrain wider sidewalks and separated Line) and the development of Kingsway cycling facilities, are being provided as the major east-west thoroughfare throughout the Town Centre as new through the Town Centre, connecting development occurs. Over time, this to New Westminster and Vancouver. will result in an improved pedestrian The network has expanded over and cycling experience. time to better meet the needs of the growing community. Goods movement within Metrotown uses the designated truck routes, Metrotown is a transportation hub which include Kingsway, Imperial that is directly served by two SkyTrain Street, Willingdon Avenue north of stations (Patterson Station and Kingsway, and Boundary Road. Pedestrian crosswalk Metrotown Station) and related bus routes and bus exchanges. Metrotown Vehicular movement is dominated Station is one of the most highly used by an east/west travel pattern using stations in the network. The Royal the existing street network. Kingsway, Oak Station is located just outside of Willingdon Avenue, Central Boulevard, the Town Centre boundary, but within Imperial Street, Royal Oak Avenue, close walking distance to Metrotown. Grange Street, and Dover Street are the primary streets in the Town Centre. There is a well-defined pedestrian and cycling network. Designated bike facilities include the BC Parkway, the Sea-to-River Bikeway along the Patterson / McKay corridor, and the Metrotown Bikeway, which circles the

Transit stop amenities

24 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 2.6 Existing Development Pattern

Given the predominant east- west orientation of Metrotown’s transportation network and historic industrial land uses, the development pattern is predominantly characterized by large blocks that support suburban shopping centre uses (e.g., Metropolis at Metrotown Shopping Centre, Old Orchard Shopping Centre, and Plaza 5000) and linear development patterns that support auto-oriented strip commercial uses along Kingsway. Moving outwards from the central area, a finer grained and more grid-like street pattern is typical, allowing for better connectivity.

Metrotown Town Centre boundary, 2016

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 25 “To be a great downtown, Metrotown must offer all the essential goods and services for daily living so that the area is always hustling and bustling with action, people, and events. Residents in the area should not need to go elsewhere for necessities. It should be a centre where people work, live, and play.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

26 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN A Downtown Vision

his Metrotown Downtown Plan is premised on a contemporary urban design Tphilosophy with the aim to establish a great Downtown for the VISION The components of a City of Burnaby. The vision statement successful downtown provides the overarching desire for include: the future state of Metrotown. The • Business and organizing principles, and more specific P PRINCIPLES GOALS Employment S goals, provide a broad framework to O N • Transportation achieve the vision. These principles L I O C I • Housing and goals inform the policy directions Y T C outlined in each of the major thematic & D I R E • Public Space areas of this Plan. • Culture • Social Services • Learning • Tourism • Sustainable and Healthy Living • Efficiency and Creativity • Image and Identity

Street frontage along Kingsway METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 27 3.1 Vision

The Vision for Metrotown is:

To establish an exciting,

inclusive, and sustainable

downtown for Burnaby; one comprised of

well-connected neighbourhoods that provide

a sense of place and community identity; provide major

office, business, tourism and employment opportunities; provide a variety of

housing choices; provide civic, recreational, and cultural amenities and facilities

that serve the needs of the Metrotown community and Burnaby as a whole; is

supported by a comprehensive transportation network that promotes a more

walkable, healthier, and active community; and provide a high quality public

realm that evokes a sense of beauty, creativity, excitement and vibrancy.

28 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 3.2 Principles and Goals

The organizing principles and goals provide a broad framework to achieve the vision for Metrotown. They are intended to inform and guide the policies and directions that follow.

3.2.1 3.2.2

METROTOWN IS METROTOWN IS AN BURNABY’S DOWNTOWN: EXCITING DOWNTOWN:

• accommodating a significant share • creating major streets that are of the City’s anticipated growth and vibrant and active with inviting development into the future; land uses and urban landscapes • providing the highest concentration that generate pedestrian activity and intensity of economic activity in throughout the day and night; the City; • developing urban plazas, public • fostering neighbourhood function, squares, and civic gathering spaces, Active Downtown character and identity as part of for cultural, entertainment, social, an integrated and well-connected and celebratory events, thus Downtown; and, promoting Metrotown as both a City-wide and regional destination; • enhancing neighbourhood and, amenities and public spaces that foster social interactions, • encouraging hospitality amenities serendipity, and healthy living. and services to enhance visitors’ experience.

Exciting Downtown

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 29 3.2.3

METROTOWN IS AN INCLUSIVE DOWNTOWN:

• requiring that physical accessibility is equal to all, regardless of physical ability, age, gender, or cultural background; • encouraging a community that welcomes all socioeconomic levels and embraces its diversity; • building on a sense of community Inclusive Downtown and pride by fostering a safe and inclusive Downtown; and, Downtown accessible to all ages and abilities • facilitating housing options by establishing a land use framework that supports a variety of housing types and tenures.

Community and Civic Facilities

Community and Civic Facilities Parks and Open Space

30 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 3.2.4

METROTOWN IS A SUSTAINABLE DOWNTOWN:

• establishing sustainable employment and business activities by concentrating major office and commercial uses near transit, and providing supporting services and infrastructure; • promoting future development that reduces energy, water and resource demand and consumption, in alignment with the City’s broader environmental initiatives and policies; • providing amenities and infrastructure that promote healthy living and social well-being by meeting people's basic needs; and, Transporation choice • encouraging transportation options that support all modes, including walking, cycling, and transit. Green Building

Rainwater Management Amenities - Rain Gardens Sustainable Downtown

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 31 More diversity of restaurants with 3.3 outside patio eating areas. Some iconic architecture and/or design What would make Metrotown a great downtown? features (e.g., light standards or man hole covers with a specific design 2016-2017 Public Input Process for the Metrotown Downtown Plan that can only be found in Metrotown). Evening entertainment venues. More public green spaces like civic square. Refreshment of parks in the area - Theaters for art and cultural 24 hr vibrancy with people on the More entertainment some of the smaller ones are just events, a wide range of ethnic streets. Do everything you can to venues (day and night). patches of green. and cultural options for dining make the streets rewarding places Faster removal of and shopping, family centered to be. Patios, pedestrian friendly, garbage and vandalism. activities during the day and not car friendly. Bringing Burnaby’s tallest entertainment/dining/brew tower back to the area. pubs in the evening. 1. A cultural venue such as the Orpheum More green space. 2. Galleries and other People will be living in Sustainable like art shops A strong network of circle apartments and small improvements to 3. Nightclubs and walks or pedestrian/ pocket parks would be infrastructure and Following through on principles in privately held bike ways that encourage a pleasant place to get existing buildings, a timely fashion. A true downtown entertainment people to come together some fresh air and green better bicycle has sidewalks filled with people and venues in each neighbourhood space. I like the idea of accessibility, more urban plazas and parks filled with 4. Public wifi at a shared green space outdoor cafes, etc. but diverse businesses. people on lunch breaks and after throughout that also has an significant these must include some work. It’s a place that you don’t 5. More residential , highly visible public art trees, not just concrete. have to leave after work because rental units component. everything you need is there.

PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS SUMMARY: I think an elevated alley full of restaurants and a pub or two would be nice. A narrow street which creates a sense of vibrancy would be great. Somewhere where a person Directly Engaged 2,000+ People can enjoy a beer. An elevated spot like the top of the parkade for the Metrotown I & II towers There are no pubs anywhere at Metrotown. Metrotown is on an high plateau with views from the Sunshine Coast all the way east past Golden Ears yet Attended Public Events and Pop-up Displays 20+ not one public place allows people to enjoy these vistas. A park north of Metrotown with vast north facing vistas would be great. If one of the commercial buildings had Met with 20+ Community Groups the top floor open for public viewing, the view would be spectacular and would be a great tourist draw. Putting some store fronts on the south side of Kingsway through

www.burnaby.ca/ metrotown plan Received 7,100+ Unique Visitors to the Website Metrotown would be nice along with a protected bike lane all the way through.

Received 300+ Public Input Surveys

Delivered 188,000+ InfoBurnaby

32 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN When I think of a Walkable groceries, a More affordable modern office downtown, I think Having more outdoor farmer’s market, enough spaces, shared office spaces, of a place that I can restaurant seating schools, affordable separate bike lines and more go and walk around areas for the spring/ daycare, local businesses options for late night activities, to see stores and summer months. Bonsor More cultural activities. instead of big box stores, like cafes, bars and nightclubs coffee shops and Recreation should be There is a great deal of redone...new pool.. shopping, but Metrotown gap-free cycling routes. and lounges. A variety would restaurants. There be nice. are things to do skating rink...gyms. lacks the cultural activities and see (activities) (good music, plays, beyond just a movie etc.) that are plentiful in theater. I also Vancouver. Also, fewer envision green space chain restaurants and Density with residential, more good restaurants and parks and trees. A very obvious public Vibrant amenities (dining, cultural, recreational, would be nice. center... a public plaza shopping) and an attractive and employment surrounded by cultural public and pedestrian realm. opportunities. opportunities - galleries, restaurants, services - someplace thousands of people could gather for Having a unique identity Metrotown should have more Let it be a diverse place, including Canada Day celebrations. from other ‘downtowns’. attractions for young families...play diversity of levels of income. Have a areas for children/fountains/interesting plan for lower income persons and architecture/lighting...even the design of families to find a place. street lights could be changed..hanging baskets of flowers/ planters... Lots of little places to sit and Outdoor spaces: plazas, have quiet conversations. parks, courtyards, Corner cafes, bistros and A major arts and cultural amphitheatre, ice rink, other casual places for people component -- public art, museums, Rethinking Swangard stadium in fountains, roof top patios, to find places to congregate art galleries, public squares, Central Park into an exciting venue raised walkways over traffic, without it being in the bustle theaters, concert halls, cinemas, for concerts/conventions/businesses. covered outdoor streets/ of a mall. plazas, unique and different stores, walkways. Brand new Bonsor shops and department stores development. that you can’t find anywhere else; places of worship. Nightclubs, bars, lounges. It also has to be Many inclusive More entertainment easy to travel to and from, and More places services that options. Public Nice public spaces it should really go at all hours to eat with keep residents Community hubs, plazas, outdoor and housing that of the day. A sense of history is a better close by. family recreation areas, spaces and places is able to support important too. diversified affordable spaces/housing for people to linger. a diverse set of selection of for families, seniors, more residents. restaurants. green spaces, outdoor facilities.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 33 “…there is a need for more seamless transitions from place to place. Too often Burnaby has a great block with the amenities… and then in the next block there is no continuation. The sense of beauty, excitement and vibrancy is lost and too shortly lived.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

34 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Land Use

his Plan establishes The land use objectives are to: Metrotown as the Downtown for Burnaby. Land use and • create a highly concentrated urban Tdevelopment under this Plan downtown within the City and broader Metro Vancouver region; is guided by the City’s commitment to Land Uses: the region under the Regional Growth • foster diversified and active mixed- The categories used Strategy, Burnaby’s Official Community use areas; to refer to different Plan, and the City’s overall vision of • create identifiable neighbourhoods; activities occurring a sustainable community with a high within a particular quality of life for all of its citizens and a • continue to provide a mix of housing area. commitment to ensure environmental types, tenures, and unit sizes conservation and economic throughout the Downtown; Land Use opportunity, as outlined in the • focus major employment uses and Planning: City’s Economic Development, Social jobs in the Downtown; Refers to the process Sustainability, and Environmental • provide opportunities for small-scale of managing land, Sustainability Strategies. resources, facilities, neighbourhood commercial services and services by The Downtown is intended to support in residential neighbourhoods; determining the the highest densities and the broadest • provide a comprehensive places where mix of land uses, supported by social, public realm network that is particular activities recreation, entertainment, and cultural can occur. The focus integrated with the surrounding is on the physical, amenities. In addition, the Downtown neighbourhoods and broader City; economic, and social includes medium to high density • continue to enhance the efficiency, as well as residential neighbourhoods, each transportation network, including the health, and well- distinct in character and identity, but being of communities. pedestrian and cycling routes, highly interrelated and well-connected transit service, and streets for the via a comprehensive transportation movement of goods and vehicles; network and a robust public realm. • link land use to transportation with the highest densities located near transit stations; and, • provide for appropriate growth and change over time.

Metrotown, c. 2013 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 35 4.1 General Land Use Map

The land use framework is expressed in the following General Land Use Map, which reinforces and establishes Metrotown’s role as the City’s Downtown – an urban focal point for growth and development, employment opportunities, housing, arts, culture and entertainment, community services, and amenities. The designations in the General Land Use Map feature a mix of land uses and building forms that collectively support the development of a complete and balanced Downtown.

The land use designations identify the Zoning Districts that guide the allowable uses and densities for site specific rezoning applications. Each site specific rezoning within Metrotown requires rezoning to the Comprehensive Development (CD) District, using the designated Zoning Districts as guidelines. Each rezoning must also follow the key directions outlined in this Plan and other relevant City plans, strategies, policies, guidelines, and bylaws. Each site specific rezoning application requires Council approval. The rezoning process provides opportunities for stakeholders, businesses, residents, and the general public to offer input on the development proposals prior to, and at, a Public Hearing, enabling interested parties to participate in the development of the Downtown.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 37 4.2 Understanding the Land Use Framework

The General Land Use Map can be described using the following categories: high Gross Floor Area (GFA): density mixed-use, high density residential, and medium density residential, as outlined in the following Land Use Framework table. The total floor area contained within a building measured to LAND USE FRAMEWORK the external face of the external walls. GENERAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM LAND USE LAND USE AND LAND USE MAP RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL TOTAL CATEGORIES BUILT FORM DESIGNATIONS FAR FAR FAR Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The ratio of a building’s 5.0 6.0 11.0 gross floor area to the RM5s / C3 Commercial podiums (office, retail, and/ area of the site upon or service uses) and high-rise office or RM4s / C3 3.6 6.0 9.6 residential building forms which it is built. High Density Mixed-Use GFA / Site Area = FAR RM5s / C2 5.0 1.3 6.3 Commercial podiums (office, retail, and/ or service uses) and high-rise residential RM4s / C2 3.6 1.3 4.9 building forms Example: 1 FAR

RM5s 5.0 0.0 5.0 Mid- to high-rise residential buildings with ground-oriented residential High Density RM4s 3.6 0.0 3.6 1 Storey Residential Use 100% Site Coverage Mid-rise residential buildings with ground- 2.6 0.0 2.6 RM5 oriented residential

Residential buildings in ground-oriented and Medium Density 1.5 0.0 1.5 low-rise forms (row-houses, townhouses Residential Use RM3s and low-rise apartments). 2 Storey 50% Site Coverage Neighbourhood Smaller neighbourhood commercial Commercial C1 0.0 1.0 1.0 opportunities to create focal points for social Opportunity interactions and community gathering.

TABLE NOTES: * Refer to the City’s Zoning Bylaw for a more detailed description of the Zoning Districts. 4 Storey * The table above does not include a breakdown of base density versus bonus density. 25% Site Coverage * The table above is subject to any amendments of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw by Council. * With the exception of additional density granted for non-market rental housing, consolidated sites with multiple residential designations have their densities calculated in a manner that is consistent with the relative proportions (areas) of the land use designations that comprise the consolidated site.

38 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 4.2.1

HIGH DENSITY MIXED-USE

High density mixed-use areas are characterized by commercial podiums with high-rise office and residential D M U building forms. Kingsway is the primary commercial corridor for Metrotown, and is intended to accommodate the

broadest range and highest intensity of PATTERSON STATION commercial activity.

Commercial podiums are intended to frame the public realm and establish a continuous frontage. Building METROTOWN STATION setbacks create space for plazas, outdoor displays, and seating. Where appropriate, smaller storefronts with frequent entrances contribute to the pattern and character of an exciting Metrotown downtown. The intent is to establish HiGH DENSiTY MiXED USE Residential(DOWNTOWN uses CORE) within the Downtown have the potential to include non- a walkable downtown with character enable the potential for all housing market housing, which is inclusive of streets activated by retail, restaurants, types along Burnaby’s Housing non-market rental housing (public cafes, and other commercial uses that Continuum, as outlined in the 2016 housing, non-profit rental housing, meet the day-to-day needs of citizens. Burnaby Housing Profile. The intent is and cooperative housing), housing Mid- to high-rise office and residential to provide a mix of housing types, unit with supports (community care buildings are intended to sit atop the sizes, and tenures to meet the variety facilities, assisted living, and supportive commercial podiums. These buildings of housing needs through all stages of housing), and transitional housing. In should be designed in a manner that life and to enable a diverse population addition, all sites with a residential reflects their use, provides a varied and to reside within the Downtown. All designation have the potential to visually interesting skyline, and offers sites with a residential designation, include market rental housing. sunlight access, clear sightlines, and including applicable mixed-use sites, privacy.

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HIGH DENSITY MIXED-USE (CONTINUED)

Major office developments and Hospitality amenities and services, employment uses form an important such as hotels and convention centres, part of a downtown. Properties tourist information centres, and other that are designated for high density attractions, are also supported in the mixed-use, with a site area that is Downtown to encourage people to equal to or greater than 0.6 ha (1.5 visit and do business. Entertainment acres), will provide a minimum ratio and similar uses, such as cinemas, of commercial floor area to residential theaters, galleries, and liquor license floor area. The expected minimum establishments are also encouraged. ratio is one commercial square foot per three residential square feet (1:3). Opportunities for live-work units This approach allows the Downtown to are supported on Imperial Street, develop without the need to reserve east of Nelson Avenue, and along or designate specific sites solely for Nelson Avenue immediately north office development. It allows for office of Imperial Street, whereby a street- use to occur in a manner that does not oriented commercial component may saturate the market and encourages be incorporated into a residential more complete developments, development. Live-work units would particularly when they include retail generally consist of a resident and service commercial uses. However, operating a business where clients can sites with existing office uses that visit the premises. undergo redevelopment should meet or exceed the existing office floor area as a part of the new mixed-use development.

40 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 4.2.2

HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

High density residential areas are characterized by mid- to high-rise apartment buildings with ground- D R oriented apartments or townhouses to frame the street. Such forms provide a transition between the high density mixed-use areas in the centre of PATTERSON STATION Metrotown and the medium density residential areas on the periphery of Metrotown. Higher density residential

opportunities are concentrated METROTOWN STATION around transit exchanges and SkyTrain stations, commercial centres, and community amenities.

The siting and form of residential buildings should consider existing and future development in the area Housing Continuum, as outlined in the The high density residential areas will to achieve a varied and visually 2016 Burnaby Housing Profile. The help to support nearby restaurant, interesting skyline. The orientation, intent is to provide a mix of housing retail, office, and entertainment uses. massing, and siting of taller buildings types, unit sizes, and tenures to meet Residents in these areas will be within should be designed to maximize the variety of housing needs through walking distance of major commercial the distances between buildings all stages of life and to enable a areas and transit nodes, while also to provide privacy, sunlight access, diverse population to reside within the having the opportunity to access and clear sightlines. Three to four Downtown. All sites with a residential local retail and services within their storey apartments or townhouses designation have the potential to neighbourhoods, such as coffee shops are envisioned to frame the street include non-market housing, which is or smaller grocers. The public realm with setbacks that are extensively inclusive of non-market rental housing, will highlight and support walking, landscaped and provide additional housing with supports, and transitional cycling, and public transit with the semi-private outdoor space. housing. In addition, all sites with provision of wide sidewalks, seating As noted in the High Density Mixed- a residential designation have the areas, pedestrian lighting, open Use section, residential uses within potential to include market rental spaces, pathways, and tree-lined the Downtown enable the potential housing. streets. for all housing types along Burnaby’s

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Medium density residential is As noted in the High Density Mixed- characterized by multiple-family Use and High Density Residential residential buildings in ground- sections, residential uses within the oriented and low-rise forms (generally Downtown enable the potential for all three to four storeys), including row- housing types along Burnaby’s Housing houses, townhouses, and low-rise Continuum, as outlined in the 2016 apartments. These forms provide Burnaby Housing Profile. The intent is direct entry from the street and tend to provide a mix of housing types, unit to have larger unit types with greater sizes, and tenures to meet the variety access to ground level outdoor space. of housing needs through all stages of life and to enable a diverse population The medium density residential to reside within the Downtown. All areas are primarily located along sites with a residential designation have the periphery of Metrotown, and the potential to include non-market are intended to provide a respectful housing, which is inclusive of non- transition to adjacent lower scale market rental housing, housing with single- and two-family areas along supports, and transitional housing. In portions of Bond Street, Grange Street, addition, all sites with a residential Royal Oak Avenue, and Imperial Street. designation have the potential to include market rental housing.

42 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 4.2.4

NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Smaller neighbourhood commercial opportunities would be considered for N sites at, adjacent to, or near Maywood Park, the north side of Imperial Street near Sussex Avenue, and the transit stations, with preference given to corner sites. Consideration would also be given to sites along Central Boulevard, between McKay and Patterson Avenues, as an extension of the commercial street east of McKay Avenue.

These smaller scale commercial uses are included to serve nearby residents and may include uses such as cafes, smaller grocery stores, and other small retailers or service providers. These uses are distinctly different from the destination N commercial areas elsewhere in the Downtown. Each business would have a maximum gross floor area of 186m2 (2,000sq.ft.). A maximum of four businesses would be considered within each neighbourhood commercial opportunity area shown on the General Land Use Map.

Notwithstanding the designated areas on the map, the opportunity for locally- serving commercial uses that meet the foregoing criteria may be considered on any site within the Downtown as a part of a comprehensive development rezoning proposal.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 43 4.2.5

PARK AND OPEN SPACE

This Plan builds on Metrotown’s existing park and open space network. The designated park and open spaces include:

• Major City Park: Central Park • District Park: Bonsor Park • Neighbourhood and School Parks: George McLean Park, Maywood Park, Kinnee Park, Lobley Park, Maywood Community School Park, and Marlborough Elementary School Park • Urban Trails: BC Parkway • Plazas and Squares: Civic Square and a variety of other plazas and P E P P squares located throughout the Downtown. P P P P P E U T • Proposed: Metro Downtown Open Space The above noted park and open space areas are further described in section 5 of this Plan.

44 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 4.2.6

INSTITUTIONAL

Private institutional uses would be considered on a site-by-site basis on any mixed-use site within Metrotown. Private institutional uses could include child care centres, places of worship, schools, higher education facilities, seniors facilities, and supportive housing.

Public institutional uses are shown in existing locations on the General Land Use Map. New public institutional uses would be considered on a site-by- site basis on any mixed-use site within Metrotown. Public institutional uses could include transit stations, hydro infrastructure, child care centres, schools, higher education facilities, seniors facilities, supportive housing I and other public agencies such as police, and fire.

The City will work with BC Hydro in considering potential locations for a future electrical sub-station within the Plan area or surrounding areas.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 45 4.3 Neighbourhoods

This Metrotown Downtown Plan establishes six distinct neighbourhoods based on the unique physical, social, and environmental characteristics of each place. The six neighbourhoods include: Metro Downtown, Maywood, Central Park North, Central Park East, Marlborough, and The Ridge.

This section describes each neighbourhoods’ function and character, while providing direction for its future land use, built form, public realm, parks and open space, infrastructure, transportation, and integration within the broader Downtown community. These defining aspects inform the character of each neighbourhood to create a distinct sense of place. Together, the intent is for the six neighbourhoods to form a cohesive Downtown that is exciting, inclusive, and sustainable.

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The Metro Downtown neighbourhood The civic facilities, amenities, and is generally bounded by Grange Street parks that provide space for active and and Hazel Street to the north, Wilson passive recreation, learning, and public Avenue and Willingdon Avenue to the gathering located within the Metro west, Central Boulevard to the south, Downtown neighbourhood include and Nelson Avenue and Marlborough Civic Square, Bob Prittie Library, a Avenue to the east. number of plazas and squares, Bonsor Park and the Bonsor Recreation The neighbourhood is intended to Complex. It is anticipated that new be the primary centre for business, amenities would be developed to commerce, and employment continue to enhance the livability of within the City. It is also intended the Metro Downtown neighbourhood, to be a place of urban activity and including a major performance / excitement - a destination for leisure, event centre and a proposed Metro employment, retail, and entertainment Downtown open space. uses that provide high levels of activity during both the day and night. To As the Downtown core and primary Active downtown street achieve this, the highest intensity focus of urban activity, the Metro land uses and densities are supported Downtown neighbourhood will be a within this neighbourhood. The place to live, work, shop, learn, and land uses are characterized by a rich play. mixed-use environment that includes commercial (office, retail, and service uses), residential, civic, institutional, cultural, social, entertainment, park, and open space.

The future of the Metro Downtown neighbourhood depends in part upon the deliberate concentration of major commercial, entertainment, and hotel facilities. In addition, a fully integrated transportation system and a high-quality public realm will add to the functionality, desirability, and enjoyment of the Downtown core. Inviting downtown where people want to linger

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 49 LAND USE AND BUILT FORM

Sites within the Metro Downtown are to provide architectural interest neighbourhood are primarily through innovative architecture designated for high density mixed-use (including both vertical and horizontal development. The desired built-form expressions), use of colour, and high includes signature high-rise residential quality materials. Buildings within apartment and office buildings the Metro Downtown neighbourhood supported by attractive and engaging will be some of the tallest buildings commercial podiums. The podiums in the City, therefore the tower tops are to frame the public realm (e.g., are to provide architectural interest to street, plaza, park, open space) and the Downtown skyline and provide a establish a continuous frontage. They vertical terminus to the building. are to be pedestrian scaled, typically no greater than six storeys in height. The transformation of the Metro Setbacks are to create space for plazas, Downtown neighbourhood involves outdoor displays, and seating. Smaller the redevelopment of several storefronts with frequent entrances large sites including Metropolis at that contribute to the pattern and Metrotown Shopping Centre, Sears, character of an exciting downtown are Old Orchard, and Plaza 5000. The to be utilized where appropriate. The redevelopment of these larger sites intent is to establish a highly walkable must work to incorporate a finer- Downtown with character streets grained network of public streets, activated by retail, restaurants, cafes, lanes, pedestrian connections, plazas, and other commercial uses that meet squares, parks, and open spaces. the day-to-day needs of residents, The intent is to transform the more workers, and visitors alike. suburban shopping areas into vibrant, pedestrian and transit-oriented, The siting and form of residential mixed-use developments with diverse buildings should consider existing housing, employment, service, and and future development in the area recreation opportunities. These sites to achieve a varied and visually may require a comprehensive Master interesting skyline atop the geographic Plan concept in addition to the site ridge that follows Kingsway. The specific rezoning applications. The orientation, massing, and siting of Master Plans are required to be taller buildings are to be designed consistent with the vision, principles, to maximize the distances between and land use framework of this Plan. buildings to provide privacy, solar access, and clear sightlines. Buildings

50 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Varied skyline - Station Square Vertical and horizontal expression Human-scale podiums

Active street frontages Engaging public realm

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The Maywood neighbourhood is South of Beresford Street, the bounded by Beresford Street to the neighbourhood is intended to be a north, Willingdon Avenue to the east, pedestrian-oriented multiple-family and Imperial Street to the south. residential neighbourhood, rich in park Whereas the Metro Downtown and open space amenities. neighbourhood is intended to be the Downtown core and centre Mid-block pedestrian and cycling of urban activity, the Maywood linkages through the neighbourhood, neighbourhood is intended to be the the expansion of Maywood Park south residential “heart” of Metrotown, with to Maywood Street, and the continued opportunities for people to live, gather, support for Maywood Community socialize, and celebrate. School will add to this identity.

Beresford Street is envisioned as a Maywood should maintain a distinct corridor to be transformed clear relationship to the adjacent into a celebratory street and art- Metrotown SkyTrain Station, the walk, intended to give people a BC Parkway, the Metro Downtown Place-making - Concept for Metroplace reason to stay and explore. Retail and neighbourhood to the north, and the commercial uses will further help single- and two-family neighbourhoods to generate pedestrian activity on to the south. the street. Such uses are intended to be locally-oriented, meeting the day-to-day needs of residents. The commercial nature of Beresford Street is not intended to compete with the Metro Downtown neighbourhood, as such large format retailers (single user floor plates in excess of 25,000 sq.ft.) are not considered appropriate.

Beresford Street Art Walk Opportunities for live, work, shop, play, and learn

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 53 LAND USE AND BUILT FORM

Sites which have a frontage on street-oriented low-rise apartment, Beresford Street are designated for high townhousing, or row-housing density mixed-use development. The component fronting the street. C2 District commercial density is only available for sites fronting Beresford The southern edge of the Maywood Street. With the exception of additional neighbourhood, along Imperial Street, density granted for non-market is designated for medium density rental housing, consolidated sites multiple-family residential development with multiple residential designations in the form of low-rise apartments, have their densities calculated in a row-housing, or townhouses with a manner that is consistent with the maximum height of four storeys. The relative proportions (areas) of the land architectural character should be use designations that comprise the residential in nature, with extensive consolidated site. landscaping.

The desired built form for high density The introduction of smaller Townhouses - Human-scale and 'Eyes-on-the-Street' mixed-use developments fronting neighbourhood commercial Beresford Street includes slim, elegant opportunities would be considered residential buildings supported by within Maywood to create a local a commercial podium that fronts serving hub and gathering place. These Beresford Street and wraps the flanking smaller neighbourhood-oriented street. Podiums should be pedestrian businesses may be considered for scaled, typically no higher than four sites at, adjacent to, or near Maywood storeys. It is desired that residentially- Park and the north side of Imperial oriented flanking streets be framed by Street near Sussex Avenue. A coffee low-rise apartments, townhousing, or shop or small business would reinforce row-housing. Maywood Park as the focus of the neighbourhood. A smaller commercial The sites further south of Beresford use on the north side of Imperial Street are designated for high Street near Sussex Avenue would density multiple-family residential enhance this intersection with an active development. These buildings are to be use and create an entrance into the residential in character with spacious neighbourhood. lobbies, ground level amenities, and access to outdoor open space. The Lands adjacent to the Maywood built form includes residential buildings Community School could be considered Generous sidewalks with amenities such as lighting, for acquisition by School District #41 weather protection, and bike racks up to 30 storeys in height (with the exception of taller building heights to facilitate a future expansion or for sites designated RM5s) with a redevelopment of the school.

54 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN High quality and interesting design - Modello Generous Amenity Space Community space within podium - Silver

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RM3s RM5 RM4s RM5s RM4s/C2 RM4s/C3 RM5s/C2 RM5s/C3 Live/Work Institutional Public Park/ Neighbourhood SkyTrain SkyTrain Neighbourhood GENERAL LAND USE Opportunity School Open Space Commercial Station Boundary Opportunity C2/P2 C1 Medium Density High Density Residential High Density Mixed Use Residential NEIGHBOURHOOD ROLE LAND USE AND WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN BUILT FORM

The Central Park North neighbourhood Sites that front Kingsway are designated buildings above that relate to Kingsway is generally bounded by Bond Street for high density mixed-use. The C2 and Central Park. The mixed-use to the north, Boundary Road to District commercial density is only designations fronting the north side the west, Kingsway to the south available for sites fronting Kingsway. of Kingsway require a consolidated and Halley Avenue to the east. The With the exception of additional site that fronts Kingsway to access the neighbourhood is identified as a density granted for non-market rental commercial density. The commercial gateway into Metrotown, and the City, housing, consolidated sites with multiple component of the development must given its relationship to Boundary Road residential designations have their be orientated towards Kingsway. Where and Kingsway. densities calculated in a manner that is possible, views from Central Park Major commercial office - Telus consistent with the relative proportions looking north should be considered. The north side of Kingsway is intended (areas) of the land use designations that to have a high-density mixed-use comprise the consolidated site. North of Kingsway, for sites not fronting character and provide a sense on Kingsway, residential densities are of approach and arrival into the The TELUS site at the northeast corner reduced from high density residential Downtown. This urban character is of Kingsway and Boundary Road is a to medium density residential to scale juxtaposed by Central Park’s extensive key identifier and place-maker within development down towards the single- green frontage on the south side of the Central Park North neighbourhood, and two-family neighbourhoods to the Kingsway, creating an interesting and providing a sense of arrival into north and east, creating a respectful dynamic gateway. Metrotown and the City. The site’s transition. The desired built form is to existing use as a high density office be low- to mid-rise apartment buildings The Central Park North neighbourhood development is likely to remain for some or townhouses. Development along also offers a transition between time. The long term vision of this Plan Bond Street will consist of row-housing, the intensity of the Downtown is that the redevelopment or adaptive townhousing, and low-rise apartments core and the single- and two-family reuse of this site would be for high and will have a maximum height of four neighbourhoods to the north. density mixed-use. If redeveloped, it storeys. Patios and outdoor uses would include mid- to high-rise office and residential buildings, with retail and office podiums fronting Kingsway and Boundary Road. The future redevelopment of the site should include an office component that meets or exceeds the existing office floor area.

Sites along Kingsway, east of Smith Avenue and west of Barker Avenue, are intended to be mixed-use with commercial and/or residential podiums Low-rise building forms that relate to adjacent neighbourhoods and high-rise residential apartment

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The Central Park East neighbourhood envisioned to be enhanced with is generally bounded by Grange Street publicly accessible pocket parks as to the north, Patterson Avenue to the well as pedestrian and cycling linkages, west, and Willingdon Avenue to the which connect to Central Park, Kinnee east. This neighbourhood is notably Park, the BC Parkway and other parks influenced by Kingsway, Central Park, within Metrotown. Central Boulevard, the BC Parkway, and Patterson SkyTrain from Patterson SkyTrain Station to Station, as well as its connections to Willingdon Avenue, is envisioned as a the neighbourhoods of Maywood “garden street” - a park-like corridor and Metro Downtown. The proposed with a range of landscaped spaces and land uses and scale of development intimate outdoor living spaces in which respect and support these influences to sit and enjoy the southern sun to maintain the garden-like setting of exposure. this neighbourhood. Early high-rise developments along Patterson Avenue As noted in Section 4.2.4, Along the Kingsway frontage, neighbourhood commercial the neighbourhood provides a opportunities may be considered along gateway into the Metro Downtown Central Boulevard to further enhance neighbourhood. The high-density the street's character and provide local mixed-use designations along both services. sides of Kingsway reflect this function as the primary commercial spine in Metrotown. However, it is important to note that the scale of development should be softened leading to Central Park to respect the neighbourhood's park-side nature. In essence, development should create a transition between Central Park and the Metro Downtown neighbourhood.

Future high-density multiple-family residential developments east of Central Park are intended to have a tranquil park-like neighbourhood character. This neighbourhood is Exisiting low-rise developments Transit oriented development - The Presidia

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 59 LAND USE AND BUILT FORM

Sites along the Kingsway frontage are identified for high density mixed-use development with mid- to high-rise residential apartment buildings atop two storey commercial podiums. The commercial intensity along Kingsway is to be similar to the Central Park North neighbourhood, but lower in scale than that of the Metro Downtown neighbourhood.

The area around the Patterson SkyTrain Station is intended for high-rise residential apartment buildings with low-rise apartments, townhousing, or row-housing podiums that do not exceed four storeys.

South of Willingdon Avenue, building heights are reduced approaching the single- and two-family neighbourhood Residential tower forms with low-rise townhousing - Jewel I and II south of Imperial Street to provide a respectful transition. Multiple-family residential developments fronting on the north side of Imperial Street are to have a maximum height of four storeys.

In keeping with the envisioned park- side character of this neighbourhood, the built form, architectural design, and landscape treatment should have extensive landscaping and generous setbacks that relate and respond to adjacent park uses.

Relationship to the Park

60 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Mixed-use development Pedestrian linkage

Development in park-like setting Mid-rise residential character

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62 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Metrotown LEGEND

The Marlborough neighbourhood, South of Kingsway, between Nelson Transitioning east to the frontage of which covers the Downtown’s eastern Avenue and Marlborough Avenue, Royal Oak Avenue, between Sanders most edge, is the only neighbourhood sites are designated for high density Street and Irving Street, the desired that spans Metrotown’s northern and residential uses, with the opportunity urban form is three to four storey southern boundaries. It is generally for live-work units at the ground level ground-oriented residential forms that bounded by Dover Street to the north, along Imperial Street. The desire is for respect the single- and two-family Imperial Street to the south, Nelson signature high-rise apartment buildings neighbourhood across the street. Avenue to the west and Royal Oak with low-rise components that relate Avenue to the east. to the surrounding area, including the Bonsor Recreation Complex and Bonsor The Marlborough neighbourhood has Park to the west, and the commercial a diverse neighbourhood character and residential uses to the south, across that is unified in its function as the Imperial Street. eastern gateway into Metrotown. The key intersections or gateways into this North of Kingsway, the Marlborough neighbourhood and the Downtown neighbourhood transitions down from include Kingsway and Nelson Avenue, the Metro Downtown neighbourhood and Kingsway and Royal Oak Avenue. to the Marlborough Elementary School. The desired built form adjacent to LAND USE AND the Metro Downtown neighbourhood BUILT FORM includes slender residential apartment buildings over ground-oriented units or Similar to the Central Park North and low-rise apartments. Central Park East neighbourhoods, the scale and intensity of development Building heights are restricted to a along Kingsway is intended to be maximum of 12 storeys for sites north distinctly lower than that of the Metro of Sanders Street between Nelson Downtown neighbourhood. The desired and Marlborough Avenues, to protect built form includes high-rise residential and enhance solar access to the apartment buildings with a two to four Marlborough Elementary School and storey commercial podium to frame Park area to the north. Lands adjacent Kingsway and the mixed-use area along to the Marlborough Elementary School Royal Oak Avenue, south of Irving could be considered for acquisition by Street. Sites beyond these mixed-use School District #41 to facilitate a future designations transition to densities that expansion or redevelopment of the appropriately relate to adjacent land school. uses and neighbourhood context. Tower and podium forms fronting Imperial Street - the Imperial

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The Ridge neighbourhood is perched On the north side of Grange Street, upon the northernmost edge of between Willingdon and Sussex the Kingsway Ridge. It is generally Avenues, sites are designated for bounded by Grange Street and Hazel medium density low-rise apartments, Street to the south, Halley Avenue townhousing, and row-housing forms. to the west, Nelson Avenue to the These sites will have a maximum east and a varying boundary to the height of four storeys to create a north. The Ridge neighbourhood is respectful transition to the single- and heavily influenced by virtue of being two-family neighbourhoods to the located between the intensity of the north. Buildings are to be residential Metro Downtown neighbourhood to in character with gracious lobbies and the south and the single- and two- amenities. A broad mix of unit types family neighbourhoods to the north. and sizes, with larger ground-oriented The Ridge provides the respectful units, are encouraged. relationship and transition between the two. The remaining properties within the neighbourhood are designated for high Low-rise form density residential development. The desired built form includes slender mid- to high-rise apartment buildings atop ground-oriented or low-rise apartments or townhouses. Given the single- and two-family neighbourhoods to the north, and Marlborough Elementary School to the east, building heights are restricted to a maximum of 12 storeys for sites south of Dover Street between McMurray and Nelson Avenues.

For sites located between Halley Avenue and Willingdon Avenue, taller buildings should be oriented to and located along Grange Street to respect the adjacent neighbourhoods. Tower and podium forms Low-rise form - stacked townhouses that frame the street

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 65 “More things to see and do outside - little coffee shops and restaurants with different menus, more fountains and little seating areas on the streets for people watching, some food carts with hot-dogs etc, some public space inside Metrotown mall for people to sit and just rest and watch, play area for kids...”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

66 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Public Realm

he public realm is an In addition to the provision of public important component realm elements on publicly owned of creating a successful land, some will be provided on Tdowntown because it offers privately owned development sites and the setting for public life and human protected through statutory rights- “In a society interaction. Within a downtown, these of-way and/or covenant. In so doing, becoming steadily more privatized interactions can include economic, Metrotown becomes more publicly with private homes, cultural and social exchanges, active accessible to its residents, workers, cars, computers, entertainment and recreation, and and visitors. This will further provide offices and shopping quiet leisure and contemplation. opportunities for neighbourhoods to centers, the public These interactions can be highly grow in identity and become integral component of our formalized, such as a public gathering parts of a cohesive and unique lives is disappearing. at an event or celebration, or informal, community in Burnaby. It is more and more important to make serendipitous and contemplative, such This section provides direction on the cities inviting, as the discovery of a new piece of so we can meet our the enhancement of existing and public art or a space to sit and relax. fellow citizens face to future public realm elements within face and experience A high quality public realm fosters a Metrotown. directly through our distinct sense of place by providing senses. Public life in a variety of experiences to the user. good quality public When the built environment prioritizes spaces is an important the human experience, it results in part of a democratic life and a full life.” engaging public spaces and vibrant street life. Consideration for the – Jan Gehl pedestrian experience within the public realm is of critical importance when designing all aspects of the built environment, including land use, building placement, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, and street design.

Canada Day celebration at Civic Square METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 67 5.1 Public Realm Network

The public realm network provides Common place-making elements such as g. promote neighbourhood safety residents, workers, and visitors with landscaping (hard and soft), architecture, by improving the pedestrian an easily navigable Downtown that is urban design, and wayfinding provide environment, which may include, designed for pedestrians and cyclists of cues as to how the various components but is not limited to, lighting, street all ages and abilities. of the public realm fit together. crossings, traffic calming initiatives, improved pedestrian visibility, and For this Plan, the public realm is The key directions are to: at-grade residential or commercial defined by two types of space: uses that provide “eyes on the a. enhance connectivity between major street”; • destinations – the spaces in which destinations within Metrotown and people meet, gather, and linger; the broader City; h. enhance the safety and comfort and, of the public realm for all users b. ensure that public realm elements by adhering to Crime Prevention • linkages – the spaces or corridors embody the character of the through Environmental Design through which people move neighbourhood where they are (CPTED) principles; between destinations. located; Metrotown’s public realm is structured i. encourage and support the c. provide mid-block mews or linkages around key destinations of regional, provision of a unified street as public rights-of-way to allow for civic, or neighbourhood significance, furniture suite to enhance comfort greater permeability and access to which are connected together by both and usability of the public realm and through larger development sites; physical and visual pedestrian, bicycle, including benches, garbage and transit, and vehicular linkages. d. where possible, create smaller block recycling receptacles, bus shelters, bike racks, signage, and other street The main components of the public sizes to allow for better connectivity, furniture; realm network include: traffic management, and shorter walking distances; j. utilize the Public Ream Standards • Character Streets e. provide clear wayfinding throughout to create a cohesive public realm • Plazas and Squares Metrotown; throughout the Downtown; and, • Parks and Open Spaces f. encourage accessibility to k. foster greater public interactions by • Gateways accommodate a wide range of users maintaining and enhancing existing • Neighbourhood Linkages including persons with disabilities, public spaces, as well as providing families with strollers, and seniors; new public spaces.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 69 5.2 Character Streets

Metrotown has a hierarchy of streets that function as part of the public realm and form the main connections between destinations. Character streets are those streets that are to have a specific personality, feel, or environment that make them unique compared to other streets within the Downtown. The six character streets include:

• Kingsway - Great Urban Street

• Central Boulevard - Entertainment and Garden Street

• Beresford Street - Artwalk and Celebratory Street

• Willingdon Avenue - Gateway Street

• Kingsborough Street - Shopping Street

• McMurray Avenue - Shopping Street

The following subsections outline the role of each character street, as well as their intended character. Improvements to streets within Metrotown are to be designed using the Public Realm Design Standards for Town Centre Streets (Public Realm Standards), adopted by Council in 2015, to create a balanced network for all modes.

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KINGSWAY – ‘GREAT URBAN STREET’

c. calm traffic by creating highly active pedestrian areas, providing wider spaces for bicycles and pedestrians, and encouraging more visual stimulation;

d. encourage the development of smaller public open spaces and plazas that provide public seating, public art, or other design elements of interest to provide a sense of Kingsway is a major east-west corridor respite along the street; that links Metrotown from Boundary Road to Royal Oak Avenue. Kingsway e. establish a high-quality and unified is envisioned to be highly urban in suite of street furniture including character and form, with a uniform Grand Boulevard benches, garbage and recycling use of high quality materials and street receptacles, bus shelters, bike racks, furniture. The intent is to create a signage, and other street furniture; generous and comfortable public realm component comprised of softening f. encourage decorative lighting elements, such as wider sidewalks, throughout the year; rain gardens, street trees, and other pedestrian and cycling amenities, to g. encourage building design make Kingsway a 'great urban street'. where human-scale, diversity of architectural expression, and The key directions are to: authentic materials contribute to a high quality pedestrian a. activate the public realm with a environment; and, street wall of retail, commercial, and business activity, thus creating h. encourage daytime and evening an exciting and engaging pedestrian activities through outdoor cafe and environment; dining areas, street events, meeting and resting places, plazas, squares, b. maintain its role as a major east- and shopping opportunities. west connector in the City for all modes of transportation, including Outdoor restaurant seating pedestrian and cycling facilities;

72 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5.2.2 CENTRAL BOULEVARD – ‘ENTERTAINMENT AND GARDEN STREET’

Central Boulevard is an east-west connections to Patterson SkyTrain street, between Patterson Avenue and Station and Central Park. The public Imperial Street, that connects major realm character is tranquil and park- civic facilities such as Central Park, Bob like. Prittie Library, Civic Square, and Bonsor Recreation Centre to each other and to This Plan identifies two public realm Garden street character the Patterson and Metrotown SkyTrain characters for Central Boulevard, each Stations. distinguished by their relationship to the surrounding neighbourhoods. East of Willingdon Avenue, Central Boulevard is the main access point A transitional element is intended for and frontage to major employment the segment adjacent to Civic Square centres such as Metro Tower I, II, and and the Bob Prittie Metrotown Library, III, Station Square, and Metropolis where the civic frontage should relate at Metrotown Shopping Centre. The strongly to the Garden Street concept public realm character of this street to the west, with the exception that has been primarily service oriented a greater number of street furniture – a corridor for commercial vehicle installations and hardscaped gathering loading, public transit, and parking space is proposed. access. The following two pages define Central West of Willingdon Avenue, Central Boulevard east of Willingdon Avenue Boulevard provides a frontage for the as an entertainment street and west of multiple-family developments in the Willingdon Avenue as a garden street.

Central Park East neighbourhood with Entertainment street character

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 73 CENTRAL BOULEVARD - 'ENTERTAINMENT STREET' East Of Willingdon Avenue

c. provide active at-grade uses, such as restaurants, cafés, liquor license establishments, and/or storefronts to activate the public realm.

d. establish a major public square, located on the north side of Central Boulevard, that is primarily hard- scaped with opportunities to hold major civic events and celebrations;

Central Boulevard, east of Willingdon e. design the streetscape with character Avenue, is identified as an elements such as an extension of entertainment street and is envisioned commercial and retail uses onto the street (including outdoor seating Lively urban character to be a highly urban and lively public space given its direct relationship for cafes and restaurants, and to the Downtown core. The ground outdoor displays), parklettes, special orientation along the street is treatment pavers, street furniture, especially important as large public pedestrian lighting, and illuminated plazas or squares are to be located and/or animated signage; adjacent to Central Boulevard enabling f. provide continuous weather further public events and gatherings. protection to help extend the The key directions are to: “outdoor” season through the winter;

a. create a pedestrian environment g. employ street and pedestrian lighting with signature commercial, that encourages evening activity and retail, entertainment, office, and consider the use of holiday lighting residential uses activating the street and special event lighting to further throughout the day and night; promote evening activities; and,

b. take advantage of the solar h. engage with public transit through exposure on the north side of the highly animated building entrances street when locating public spaces and, where appropriate, transit- and active uses; oriented commercial uses. Interesting and active pedestrian environment

74 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN CENTRAL BOULEVARD - 'GARDEN STREET' West of Willingdon Avenue

l. provide a buffer from the SkyTrain guideway and vehicle traffic with broad canopy trees, shrubs, and ground planting, which also provide multi-seasonal interest;

m. provide large canopy street trees and rain water management amenities (rain gardens) within the curb-side boulevards;

West of Willingdon Avenue, Central n. create pocket parks and plaza areas Boulevard is envisioned as a garden (“outdoor living rooms”) that include street. This section of the street is benches, hard and soft landscaping, intended to carry a more passive, drinking water fountains, street green, and residential character, furniture, and other features to leading to Central Park. make each space unique; Tranquil Park-like Corridors The key directions are to: o. provide pedestrian lighting to enhance comfort and safety; i. create a tranquil park-like corridor with a wide sidewalk on the north p. on the south side of the street, side of Central Boulevard and a adjacent to the BC Parkway, variety of landscaped spaces and provide separated sidewalks, front pocket parks to sit and enjoy the boulevards with street trees, and southern sun exposure; rear boulevards with ground cover landscaping; j. design street frontages that complement the residential q. support the character of the garden character and human-scale curb street concept by restricting the appeal of the area; roadway to two moving lanes of traffic with on-street parking; and, k. take advantage of the solar exposure on the north side of the r. consider neighbourhood commercial street when locating public spaces; opportunities to both provide local services and enhance the street's character. Garden street character

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 75 5.2.3

BERESFORD STREET – ‘ART WALK AND CELEBRATORY STREET’

The key directions are to:

a. create a celebratory street where the community and visitors can gather for major civic events and where there is an emphasis on public art and other forms of community expression;

b. create a distinct sense of place, with a celebratory flavour, and Beresford Street is envisioned as an art walk features that encourage “art walk” that hosts a variety of public people to stay, linger, eat, shop, and art, as well as a vibrant public space explore; where people gather, interact, and Beresford Art Walk celebrate. It is to be supported by c. provide generous sidewalk and adjacent retail and commercial uses, boulevard space; and local neighbourhood-oriented services. d. use street furniture such as bench seating, pedestrian lighting, waste Beresford Street is to be an important receptacles, and public art pieces pedestrian connection between to provide cohesive character for major destinations such as the Metro Beresford Street; Downtown neighbourhood, Central Park, Bonsor Recreation Complex, e. provide continuous weather Civic Square, Bob Prittie Library, and protection to help extend the both the Metrotown and Patterson “outdoor” season through the SkyTrain stations. The success of this winter; street is reliant on its integration with surrounding public spaces and f. encourage and support the use of facilities, including the BC Parkway, outdoor patios year round; and, Central Boulevard, the Metrotown and g. employ street and pedestrian Patterson SkyTrain Stations, and the lighting that encourages evening SkyTrain guideway. activity, including the use of holiday Vibrant streetscape with rainwater management amenities lighting and special event lighting.

76 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5.2.4 WILLINGDON AVENUE – ‘GATEWAY STREET’

c. encourage iconic building design where the diversity of architectural expression provides visual cues of arrival into the Downtown;

d. install a gateway feature or plaza on Willingdon Avenue to enhance the sense of arrival into Metrotown; and,

e. engage with public transit through Willingdon Avenue is a major north- highly animated building entrances south connector that links Metrotown and, where appropriate, transit- to other parts of the City, including oriented commercial uses. the Brentwood Town Centre and Hastings Street. Willingdon Avenue is envisioned as a ‘Gateway Street’ Gateway feature that provides a sense of arrival into Metrotown and the Downtown core.

The key directions are to: a. manage traffic by creating highly active pedestrian areas, providing wider space for bicycles and pedestrians, and encouraging more visual stimulation; b. encourage building design where human scale, diversity of architectural expression, and authentic materials contribute to the pedestrian environment;

Diverse pedestrian environment

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 77 5.2.5 KINGSBOROUGH STREET – ‘SHOPPING STREET’

The key directions are to:

a. establish a highly varied and f. calm traffic by creating highly finely grained commercial street active pedestrian areas, providing by restricting direct access to wider space for pedestrians, residential lobbies, focusing uses and encouraging more visual that require greater floorspace to stimulation; be located on or above the second storey, limiting uses that do not g. encourage decorative lighting contribute to the street’s vibrancy throughout the year; (such as offices and banks) to upper Kingsborough is to be a new east-west h. employ a soft landscape pallet that storeys, only permitting signage street that would bisect the Metropolis is consistent with this highly urban that is subtle and which contributes at Metrotown Shopping Centre site, street; to the street’s overall sense of connecting the east and west portions quality, requiring architecturally of the Town Centre through the Metro i. focus public art at major public unique storefronts, and requiring Lively pedestrian environment Downtown neighbourhood. The spaces, rather than having development to be constructed intent of this shopping street is not it compete with commercial to the front property line with to compete with Kingsway or Central storefronts; and, entrances from alcoves; Boulevard, but for Kingsborough to j. where storefront transparency have a finely grained commercial focus b. provide generous sidewalk and is not possible, require display – a dynamic commercial shopping boulevard space; windows (does not include street with active retail storefronts, signage). street side cafes, wide promenade-like c. consider expanding the public sidewalks, complete with generous realm by permitting parklettes, street furniture and opportunities for where appropriate; public art. d. use street furniture such as bench Although it is to accommodate seating, pedestrian lighting, and vehicle and cycle traffic, the street waste receptacles to provide will be designed with a focus on the cohesive character; pedestrian. High-rise buildings are to be set back from the street with e. provide continuous weather pedestrian scaled podiums fronting protection to help extend the the street. The public realm is to be “outdoor” season year round; Inviting storefronts framed by street trees, pedestrian lighting, and street furniture.

78 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5.2.6 MCMURRAY/DOW AVENUE - ‘SHOPPING STREET’

The key directions are to:

a. establish a highly varied and g. calm traffic by creating highly finely grained commercial street active pedestrian areas, providing by restricting direct access to wider space for pedestrians, residential lobbies, focusing uses and encouraging more visual that require greater floorspace to stimulation; be located on or above the second storey, limiting uses that do not h. focus public art at major public contribute to the street’s vibrancy spaces rather than having it (such as offices and banks) to upper compete with commercial McMurray Avenue is to be a new storeys, only permitting signage storefronts; and, north-south street connecting the that is subtle and which contributes north and south portions of the Town i. where storefront transparency to the street’s overall sense of Centre through the Downtown core. is not possible, require display quality, and requiring architecturally McMurray Avenue is intended to have windows (does not include distinct storefronts that define the similar characteristics as Kingsborough signage). street and entrances from alcoves; Lively pedestrian environment Street insofar as it is intended to have a finely grained commercial focus – a b. provide generous sidewalk and dynamic commercial shopping street boulevard space; with active retail storefronts, street side cafes, wide promenade-like c. consider expanding the public sidewalks complete with generous realm by permitting parklettes, street furniture, and opportunities for where appropriate; public art. d. use street furniture such as bench McMurray Avenue is to have provisions seating, pedestrian lighting, and for separated cycle facilities and a high waste receptacles to provide quality pedestrian environment. The cohesive character; podiums are to front onto the street to create a sense of enclosure and e. provide continuous weather intimacy, with the high-rise buildings protection to help extend the set back to provide space and allow “outdoor” season year round; solar access. The public realm is to be f. encourage decorative lighting framed by street trees, lighting, and throughout the year; street furniture. Active and interesting multi-modal shopping street

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 79 5.3 Plazas and Squares

Inviting urban plazas and squares are an integral component of an exciting, inclusive, and sustainable downtown. They can provide a sense of arrival to a building, neighbourhood, or city, and provide people and communities with opportunities to meet, gather, hold events, and celebrate. Urban plazas and squares often become the physical space that is identified as the ‘outdoor living rooms’ of a downtown.

This Plan encourages the development of public plazas and squares on City-owned lands and private development sites to further enhance the public realm and provide outdoor public spaces for people to enjoy, linger, visit, and recreate.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 81 5.3.1 EXISTING PLAZAS AND SQUARES

2. South Burnaby Cenotaph Key directions for existing plazas and squares are to: Located at the south east corner of Bonsor Park, the South Burnaby a. continue to support and provide Cenotaph commemorates the service programming for events and and sacrifice of Canadian veterans activities; during WWI, WWII and the Korean War. It consists of a hard-scaped b. maintain and enhance the public plaza with planting beds for trees, space in a way that builds on their shrubs and other plantings. It offers current successes; pedestrian connections to other parts Within Metrotown, there are several c. build on their prominence in the of Bonsor Park and to Imperial Street existing plazas and squares, the three community as a way of improving and Nelson Avenue. At the heart of most prominent ones being: the Metrotown’s sense of place; the plaza is a monument to Canadian and, veterans. South Burnaby Cenotaph d. for existing plazas or squares located on sites that may be 1. Civic Square 3. Metro Towers Plaza (Dolphin Plaza) redeveloped, consider providing new plazas or squares or open Civic Square provides a large public This important open space is located spaces on those sites through the open space in the centre of Metrotown on Central Boulevard, in front of the redevelopment process. adjacent to the Bob Prittie Library. It three Metro Tower office buildings. includes both a hard-scape plaza and In addition to providing lobby access a park lawn area for passive recreation to the three office buildings, its and leisure. Civic Square also provides excellent solar exposure and multi- opportunities for civic and community level nature provides residents, events (e.g., Movies and Summer workers, and visitors to the area with Sundays at Civic Square). the opportunity to meet and linger in the space. What gives the plaza its identity is a piece of public art entitled “Dolphins in Unison” by Eric Vanderzee, which is of two jumping dolphins set within a large central fountain/water feature. Civic Square

82 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5.3.2 FUTURE PLAZAS AND SQUARES

d. design gathering spaces that The character of each plaza or square accommodate day and night uses is to be determined through the as well as seasonal amenities to development process, but will be encourage year-round participation; required to meet the key directions outlined here. Their various roles and e. create public spaces that are active, functions will depend on the following: diverse, and offer a range of uses and activities; • location (is it a central gathering space or a local neighbourhood f. design public spaces for comfort space?); and safety, with weather protection, Recognizing the need for gathering shade, sun access, seating, and • the degree to which it has access places for the community and the role lighting; to natural sunlight (is it a good they play in helping neighbourhoods location for an outdoor “living and communities define themselves, g. locate plazas and squares such that room”?); this Plan indicates the creation of they are convenient and universally • the adjacent land uses (is it several new plazas and squares accessible; a vibrant commercial plaza throughout the Downtown. with outdoor patios, or a busy h. design building massing to create transit plaza, or a place for calm, The key directions for the creation of well-defined street, park, and public serene, contemplative reflection future plazas and squares are to: space edges; in an otherwise hectic urban a. obtain new plazas and squares that i. consider land use and zoning bylaw environment?); and, enhance the public realm through amendments that help activate • size (is it capable of large development applications; public spaces (e.g., permitting food celebrations, or is it intended for trucks); and, intimate gatherings?). b. provide a community focus in the form of a central gathering space on j. provide opportunities and Central Boulevard for all residents, amenities that enable public art, workers, and visitors; festivals, and weekend street markets. c. design gathering spaces to include amenities for all residents, workers, and visitors of all ages, NOTE: While some of these spaces will be publicly owned, many of them will be obtained backgrounds, and abilities; through the development process, and thus be privately owned and maintained. Unrestricted public access would be secured through various legal instruments, including statutory right-of- way, covenants, and/or easements. It is important to note that these public spaces are to be High quality materials indistinguishable from those that are publicly owned and maintained.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 83 Proposed Central Boulevard Square

The key directions for the proposed Central Boulevard Square are to:

a. design for multi-seasonal programming and use;

b. provide high quality street furniture such as movable tables and chairs with umbrellas, waste receptacles, and lighting;

c. use high quality paving materials to The proposed Central Boulevard encourage and enable multi-use of Square is intended to be a prominent the square; and significant public open space located on the north side of Central d. provide both permanent and Street furniture and public seating areas Boulevard. Benefiting from excellent movable benches or seating areas; solar exposure, the square is envisioned as a major urban space that e. provide landscaping and trees; is activated by a variety of adjacent retail and entertainment uses, as f. provide a multitude of lighting well as transit users accessing the options for both passive uses and Metrotown SkyTrain Station and Bus programmed events; and, Exchange. The Square is to be primarily g. provide utility connections (power, hard-scaped in order to be a flexible water, and sanitary) to enable urban space that can be utilized the accommodation of larger throughout the year. It would include entertainment and mobile food space for movable tables and chairs for vendor events. everyday use and informal gatherings, but also be flexible to host larger civic events and celebrations.

Activated for use during the day or night

84 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Moveable furniture

Large square for a variety of activities

Fun and whimsical seating

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 85 5.65.4 NeighbourhoodParks and Open LinkagesSpaces

OneParks of and the open goals spaces of this form Plan anis to essential improve partMetrotown’s of • Major City Parks are larger parks with connectivity.good city-building Metrotown and place-making has many longthat isblocks integral that are regional significance and unique natural impenetrableto the vibrancy to of pedestrians, a downtown. cyclists, Metrotown transit, is or vehicles. features that are maintained for permanent Theserved street by anetwork variety ofwithin parks Metrotown and open spacesis proposed that to public use and enjoyment. beaim more to meet finely community grained, recreationwhich benefits needs, all protectmodes of transportation.environmental attributes, However, forprovide the Downtownopportunities to be for truly • District Parks are places for active recreation walkable,social gathering pedestrians and civic need events, to be andable contribute to traverse to those and often designed in combination with a longthe beautification blocks. This Plan of identifies the Downtown. through-block This Plan pedestrianaims community centre or other park amenities. andto enhance cycling linkagesthe variety intended and quality to help of makeparks theand overall• Neighbourhood and School Parks generally pedestrianopen spaces and within cycling Metrotown, networks asmore well permeable. as their While include playgrounds for preschoolers and someaccessibility such connections to Burnaby residents,and linkages workers, occur andon publicly older children, open grass areas for informal dedicatedvisitors. roads, many of them will be achieved on sports, and an area for passive recreation private development sites, and secured by statutory The following subsections provide an inventory of by people of all ages. They can also include rights-of-way, covenants, easements, and/or other legal the existing and proposed parks and open spaces smaller pocket parks, open spaces, and means. While these linkages may be privately owned and in Metrotown and the key directions for their linkages. maintained, they will be completely publicly accessible. intended use and continued enhancement. The • Urban Trails form a major network of multi- parks and open spaces are categorized as follows: use trails serving all areas of Burnaby.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 87 5.4.1 MAJOR PARK – CENTRAL PARK

The key directions are to:

a. ensure future development of the park and park facilities enhance its regional importance in a manner that is integrated with the natural amenities and character of the park;

b. develop the triangular portion of the park bounded by Kingsway, Central Park is an 82 hectare (220 Patterson, and the SkyTrain for acre) park located along the western higher intensity urban park uses, boundary of Metrotown and is known in alignment with the Central Park for its 60 hectare (150 acre) naturalized Management Plan; Central Park forest. As a ‘Major City Park’, Central Park is of both City-wide and c. develop neighbourhoods adjacent regional significance. It is intended to Central Park in a manner that to retain its general forest nature, further supports and enhances while accommodating more active the use of the park, including recreational uses on its periphery. but not limited to, improved neighbourhood connectivity to the park and appropriate design and built form along the park edges;

d. develop new facilities or amenities, as required, in a manner that respects the natural features and character of the park; and,

e. provide higher density residential development opposite the Park, near the Patterson SkyTrain Station, to better define the park with a streetwall, create natural surveillance, and connect residents Central Park - pitch n' putt Central Park - tennis court to the Park.

88 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5.4.2 DISTRICT PARK – BONSOR PARK

The key directions are to:

a. maintain and upgrade the recreation facilities in concert with community needs;

b. ensure that parking for any future park or facility development is located underground to effectively and efficiently preserve park space;

Bonsor Park is a 6 hectare (14.3 acre) c. consolidate lands between Nelson park within the southeast area of Avenue and Jubilee Avenue with Metrotown. It offers outdoor active the larger park to improve outdoor recreational uses and accommodates recreation facilities; and, the existing Bonsor Recreation Centre, Bonsor Park - recreation field which includes a community centre d. reflect the diversity and age range and an indoor swimming pool. As a of users to better meet the needs of ‘District Park’, Bonsor Park is intended the community. to provide a full range of indoor social and recreational facilities, as well as appropriate outdoor facilities. Development of the park and park facilities is to continue based on community needs.

Metro Skate Park Bonsor Park - tennis courts

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 89 5.4.3 NEIGHBOURHOOD AND SCHOOL PARKS

The key directions are to:

a. manage, develop, and enhance existing park spaces in alignment with community needs;

b. develop new neighbourhood and school parks, including pocket parks, open spaces, and linkages, throughout the residential neighbourhoods, in conjunction with Metrotown's neighbourhood and new development; school parks include George McLean Park, Kinnee Park, Maywood Park, c. place emphasis on the character and Lobley Park, Maywood Community quality of smaller neighbourhood School Park and Marlborough spaces to further enhance the George McLean Park Lobley Park Elementary School Park. These parks variety and accessibility of green are intended to provide a range of spaces within Metrotown; active and passive recreational uses for local residents within walking distance d. incorporate smaller neighbourhood of their homes. The school parks parks, open spaces, pocket are adjacent to elementary schools parks, and linkages within larger allowing for joint use and enjoyment of developments, where possible, community facilities and grounds. such that these spaces are available within a five minute walking The management and development distance of residents; and, of existing neighbourhood and school parks is to continue in alignment with e. expand Maywood Park to the south community needs. to provide greater park space and public exposure on three of four New neighbourhood-oriented parks sides (McKay Avenue, Silver Avenue, and open spaces are envisioned to be and Maywood Street) to increase developed throughout the residential permeability and visibility, and to neighbourhoods. increase the natural surveillance of the park by surrounding

Maywood Park development and passers-by.

90 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 5.4.4 BC PARKWAY URBAN TRAIL

The key directions are to:

a. work with the Provincial government, TransLink, and other agencies to enhance the linear park space;

b. integrate the BC Parkway with the Metrotown and Patterson SkyTrain Stations;

The BC Parkway is a linear park c. improve the existing urban trail corridor and urban trail that provides under a unified urban design an east-west connection through approach that encourages and Metrotown with linkages to major enables citizens to walk, cycle, and civic facilities, parks, shopping centres, use transit; and transit within Metrotown, as BC Parkway well as other parts of the City and d. develop a unified urban design neighbouring municipalities. approach to address both the aesthetic and functional requirements of integrating the BC Parkway with Beresford Street, Central Boulevard;

e. improve linkages to adjacent neighbourhoods;

f. create a significant urban plaza as a public gathering space below the Metrotown SkyTrain Station; and,

g. consider creating different experiences along the urban trail that are linked to adjacent land uses.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 91 5.4.5 PROPOSED METRO DOWNTOWN OPEN SPACE

A new neighbourhood open space is proposed for the Metro Downtown neighbourhood. The future development of the Metropolis at Metrotown Shopping Centre site would result in the dedication of a significant open space for the City.

Large urban public open space The intended character of this new open space is to be highly urban, but also offer a green “oasis” in the Downtown. Surrounded by public roads and adjacent to high density mixed-use development with highly active commercial frontages, this new open space is to have excellent exposure and is intended to accommodate a diverse population. Play spaces for children of all ages, hard surface play areas for active recreation (such as basketball courts), and gathering spaces and lawn areas for passive recreation, are all components that would make this urban open space a place for the community and visitors alike.

Recognizing the complexities around securing such an open space site while balancing the future development needs of the Metropolis site itself, specific details regarding the location, size, and delivery to the City are intended to be determined as part of a master planning process for the Metropolis at Metrotown Shopping Centre site.

A place to celebrate

92 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN A green oasis

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Public open space with a variety of uses Public open space framed by downtown buildings

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 93 5.5 Gateways

Gateways are significant entry points to a neighbourhood or community that The key directions are to:

play a key role in identifying an area’s character and positively contribute to a. continue to implement the public realm network. Gateways are typically characterized by: the Public Realm Standards as • special landscape treatment; method of defining Metrotown and the • lighting, upgraded sidewalk treatment, and special street furniture; Metro Downtown • landmark plazas, squares, or open spaces; neighbourhood; • public art and/or other features; and b. incorporate public art • distinct architectural designs, with high quality materials and façades. and other features, pedestrian lighting, street furniture, In Metrotown, there are two types of 2. Gateways into the Metro Downtown banners, and other gateways: Neighbourhood public realm elements to signify the 1. Gateways into Metrotown The gateways into the Metro Downtown neighbourhood are intended to signify gateways; and, The gateways into Metrotown are entry into the commercial centre of the intended to announce one’s arrival into City. Taller, signature buildings are intended c. consider treating the Burnaby’s Downtown. Introduction of to act as those gateways and visually intersections where the Public Realm Standards for the streets express that role from a distance. The the gateways occur as and the scale of development are perhaps podiums and the public realm signify to the locations for unique or the most obvious components of these pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist that they iconic architecture. gateways. The gateways are: have arrived in the Downtown core. The gateways are: • Boundary Road and Kingsway • Willingdon Avenue and Grange Street • Kingsway and Wilson Avenue • Kingsway and Royal Oak Avenue • Kingsway and Nelson Avenue • Willingdon Avenue and Imperial Street • Central Boulevard and Dow/McMurray Avenue • Central Boulevard and Willingdon Avenue

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 95 5.6 Neighbourhood The key directions are to: a. secure formalized promenades and/or mid-block pedestrian Linkages and cycling linkages through development sites; One of the goals of this Plan is to improve Metrotown’s b. develop linkages to complement connectivity. Metrotown has many long blocks that are the publicly dedicated road impenetrable to pedestrians, cyclists, transit, or vehicles. network;

The street network within Metrotown is proposed to c. encourage the creation of linkages be more finely grained, which benefits all modes of that lead to identifiable features, locations, or destinations; transportation. However, for the Downtown to be truly walkable, pedestrians need to be able to traverse those d. ensure linkages are safe, accessible, comfortable, and long blocks. This Plan identifies through-block pedestrian provide appropriate street and cycling linkages intended to help make the overall furniture; and, pedestrian and cycling networks more permeable. While e. ensure adjacent developments some such connections and linkages occur on publicly have a direct relationship to the linkages, such as having dedicated roads, many of them will be achieved on residential entrances onto private development sites, and secured by statutory linkages. rights-of-way, covenants, easements, and/or other legal means. While these linkages may be privately owned and maintained, they will be completely publicly accessible.

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METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 97 “It would be great if the Metrotown area created an environment that encouraged people to leave their cars at home when they didn’t absolutely need to take one.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

98 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Transportation and Mobility

ransportation systems • Environmental Objectives: are comprised of modal emits fewer greenhouse gas networks that support the emissions; built environment and the T movement of people and goods from releases fewer pollutants into one destination to the next. A successful the air, water, and ground; and, A balanced transportation system is comprised of transportation system encourages people to walk, in the downtown well-connected multi-modal networks cycle, and take public transit requires that the that provide people with a choice to more, while driving less. space within the road walk, cycle, use transit, drive, or any right-of-way, which • Economic Objectives: combination thereof, to reach their is approximately destination. In an urban environment, is cost-effective to use; 20% of Metrotown’s land area, is used walking, cycling, and transit are is cost-effective to construct and for all modes. The attractive transportation modes to those maintain; and, City’s ‘Public Realm seeking more affordable, sustainable, supports the economy through Design Standards for and healthy forms of movement. This the efficient movement of Town Centre Streets’ Plan supports an accessible, safe, will help to achieve people, goods, and services. balanced, and efficient transportation this balance in the network for all modes. These objectives cannot be realized transportation system. solely on the basis of a Community A downtown transportation system can Plan. The overarching policy is set be measured in terms of its quantity, by the City’s Transportation Plan, quality, and efficiency. A desirable which manages the transportation transportation network will meet the network as a whole. However, the key following objectives: directions provided within this section are intended to work towards these • Social Objectives: aspirations at the Community Plan accessible for all ages and level, focusing on the key aspects that abilities; affect Metrotown. safe for all modes of transportation; and, enhances public health.

Multi-modal transportation options METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 99 6.1 Built Environment and Transportation

The form, density, and land uses The connection between the built of the built environment directly environment and transportation influence the efficiency and enjoyment demonstrates that higher-density, of those using the transportation mixed-use developments and a finer network. Higher residential densities grained, small block, human-scale in Metrotown, in close proximity to a streetscape can help to create active, mix of commercial office, retail, and enjoyable, and welcoming experiences. services, institutional, recreational, and residential land uses, creates a focused The key directions are to: demand for public transit, cycling, and a. use the land use framework to walking infrastructure and amenities. support sustainable transportation This deliberate planning of the built modes and shorter trips; environment for higher densities and Interesting streetscape mix of uses reduces trip distances to b. encourage architectural forms that access common destinations, such as offer a finer grained and human grocery stores, schools, and places of scaled streetwall and block pattern; employment. It also contributes to a higher proportion of people walking, c. enhance the Downtown as a “place cycling, and using transit. for people”;

The urban design of the streetscape d. incorporate Transportation Demand also impacts people's transportation Management strategies for new behaviour. The pedestrian experience is developments, such as transit more enjoyable when the streetscape passes for residents, reduced is designed and oriented for people at parking requirements, the provision a human-scale, including appropriate of cycling facilities and amenities, street wall heights, sunlight exposure, and the provision of car co-op or natural features, and weather car-share parking stalls; protection. Well-designed streetscapes e. consider the proposed streets BURNABY - METROTOWN also provide smaller and more frequent and lanes illustrated on all maps Block patterns commercial units fronting the street to within this Plan as guidelines as create interest and foster an engaging specific locations and classifications and welcoming public realm. A finer are to be determined through grain network with public passages, individual rezoning applications and mid-block linkages, and active consolidation boundaries. transportation connections through cul-de-sacs helps to enhance the connectivity of the community. 100 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 6.2 Streetscape Design

The City’s Public Realm Design Standards for Town Centre Streets (Public Realm Standards), adopted by Council in 2015, provides a consistent approach to streetscape design throughout Metrotown. The intent of these standards is to reconstruct existing auto-oriented streets into places for pedestrians, cyclists and patrons to enjoy, as well as to guide the creation of a finer-grained road network. The standards provide specific dimensions for public realm elements including sidewalks, rain gardens, cycle tracks, landscaping, and roadways.

The key directions are to: a. use the Public Realm Design e. convey information on local Standards for Town Centre Streets destinations by providing clear to maintain a consistent approach wayfinding and signage that is to streetscape design throughout located in highly-visible areas and Metrotown. Any alternatives to that is designed for the different these standards must achieve an forms of transportation. Public Realm Standards - wide sidewalks, rain gardens, lighting, etc. equal or greater amenity for users of the street; b. where possible, include facilities for food trucks and other small enterprises deemed appropriate for a vibrant public realm along commercially oriented streets; c. consider the provision of flexible public space to allow for temporary seating, entertainment, public events, block parties, seasonal markets, and other small enterprises or activities deemed appropriate for a vibrant public realm; d. enhance safety and comfort by adhering to Crime Prevention Wayfinding signage Public Realm Standards - well-designed streetscape Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles;

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 101 6.3 Transportation Network

The transportation network works best when all the modes work together to create an interesting, enjoyable, balanced, and functional system.

The transportation network includes the following modes of travel:

• walking

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• transit

• goods and commercial services movement

• vehicles

The following sections provide key directions for each mode to enhance the user experience within the Downtown.

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Walking is a mode of transportation that c. consider the merit and opportunity is available to the largest segment of the for grade separated pedestrian population. It is also the most space- crossings supported by the efficient mode of travel and typically Metrotown Development Cost enables the widest variety of routes for Charge and other funding; people to go places. d. where possible, design rear lanes to The key directions are to: be welcoming to pedestrians with lighting, walkways, and landscaping; a. create streets that are safer for walking by including or incorporating e. design crosswalks to include multi- mid-block linkages, spacious and directional wheelchair ramps, unobstructed sidewalks, reduced appropriate lighting, high-visibility crossing distances at intersections, pavement markings, curb extensions, traffic calming measures, and and clear sightlines; and, weather protection; f. provide pedestrian amenities such as BC Parkway - multi-use path b. enhance the walking experience by seating, lighting, waste receptacles, creating a high-quality public realm wayfinding, landscaping, and that can intermittently provide space weather protection to make walking for entertainment and events; more attractive and comfortable. 104 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN BND TREET

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NOTE: The proposed streets, lanes,LEGEND and linkages are diagrammatic and may be adjusted to reflectMetrotown development proposals and/or specific consolidation sites. CYCLiNG E P E P P E P L L B U T N Bike racks near SkyTrain Station L 6.3.2 CYCLING Cycling has many benefits. It is cost b. improve streets and intersections to effective, environmentally friendly, and be safer and more comfortable for is generally inclusive to a wide range of all ages and abilities through design users. There are many health benefits measures that include bicycle including an increased fitness level, facilities, pavement markings, strengthening the heart, lowering cyclist signal actuation, limited the risk of disease, and improving driveway interruptions, mid-block emotional health (makes people accesses or linkages, and improved happier). visibility; and,

The key directions are to: c. support the provision of bicycle storage facilities and related a. develop a cohesive and integrated amenities such as bike parking, cycling network to connect bike repair stations and shops, and destinations within Metrotown, change room facilities in shopping the rest of the City, and the Region centers, major office developments, through the City's adopted Public and transit hubs. Realm Standards (for sites wholly Bike storage facilities within the Town Centre);

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Public transit is an effective, affordable c. continue to support and enhance way for people to travel. Metrotown is transit use as a safe, enjoyable, well served by a public transit network convenient, sustainable, and that includes bus and SkyTrain service. accessible mode of transportation;

The key directions are to: d. continue to work with TransLink to improve bus routes, service, a. provide accessible, complete bus efficiency, and frequency stops that include a passenger area, throughout Metrotown; and, bench, shelter, waste receptacles, and lighting; e. make it easy to combine transit and other transportation modes b. work with TransLink to upgrade by providing safe, convenient, and SkyTrain stations in accordance with legible connections between the the land use, transportation, urban pedestrian, bicycle, and transit design and public realm policies of networks. Public transit - SkyTrain this Plan;

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6.3.4 GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES MOVEMENT

Goods and commercial services c. encourage large vehicle deliveries movement is an essential element of in the evening or during off-peak transportation that supports retail and periods. commercial needs of the Downtown.

The key directions are to: a. provide access for loading and unloading off-street and from the lane, where possible; b. keep trucks on the designated truck network, except where necessary to access their destinations; and,

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By creating a finer grained street b. coordinate signal timing to promote network, vehicular movement will be through movement during peak enhanced. The focus is on the efficient periods to better manage traffic; use of limited space and supporting and, community objectives. c. manage on-street parking in peak The key directions are to: flow directions to increase capacity without widening streets. a. continue to manage vehicular movement through the creation of a well-connected, finer grain street grid;

Vehicular movement

108 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 6.3.6 PARKING AND LOADING

Parking and loading facilities support the movement of people and goods to and from destinations. However, space for vehicles is limited and often compete with other public realm, community, and sustainability objectives.

The key directions are to: a. provide metered on-street parking with the consideration of a physical or visual distinction of the parking area for all locations that have permanent on-street parking; b. encourage use of the existing payment-in-lieu program for Car-share and EV charging stations parking spaces in Metrotown, and apply the funds to infrastructure enhancements for active modes of transportation; c. consider appropriate places for the provision of car co-op or car-share parking stalls at public facilities and other on-street locations; d. encourage the provision of charging stations and priority parking for electric vehicles, and low or zero- emission vehicles within new private and public developments; and, e. encourage the provision of accessible parking on- and off-street.

Priority parking for Car-share or Car Co-ops

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 109 “I like the attention to the mix of use and on sustainability. Setbacks, green space, and livability are key in my opinion. The balance of increased density with purpose and sustainability is important. Inclusiveness is also important on all levels (ability, cultures, economic/social factors).”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

110 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Sustainability

he City of Burnaby’s approach to community sustainability is outlined Tin three comprehensive strategies: the Economic Development Burnaby’s Strategy (2007), the Social sustainability Sustainability Strategy (2011), and strategies visions: the Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2016). This Metrotown Economic Downtown Plan is consistent with Development Strategy – the policy direction in these City- Smart, prosperous, wide sustainability strategies with sustainable… this is respect to land use, transportation, Burnaby’s vision for public realm, community amenities the future of its local and civic facilities, and urban design. economy. This section summarizes the City’s Social approach to social, economic, and Sustainability environmental sustainability as they Strategy – relate to Metrotown. An inclusive, livable and resilient community.

Environmental Sustainability Strategy – Burnaby is a global leader in protecting and regenerating ecosystems, supporting a healthy and prosperous community.

View of Metrotown from Deer Lake Park METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 111 7.1 Economic Development

Economic Development Strategy Metrotown Downtown Plan

The City’s economic goals, as outlined This Plan is intended to advance This can be achieved by adhering to in Burnaby’s Economic Development the aforementioned EDS themes the broad objectives of the Economic Strategy (EDS), are to: maintain and by focusing land uses and densities Development Strategy and the increase the diversity of the local in a manner that creates efficient, following key directions to: economy; increase the total number of complete, sustainable, and interesting jobs and total investment in Burnaby; neighbourhoods within Metrotown. a. provide a mix of residential, office, increase the quality and sophistication commercial, and entertainment of the local economy; and, influence This Plan also aims to increase and uses that support Metrotown’s growth and change in the local strengthen the economic activity of function as the City’s Downtown; economy. larger businesses and employment generators in Metrotown. In addition, b. support the development and The EDS also contains 11 overarching it aims to increase and enhance local growth of a wide variety of local community-wide themes intended to economic development, which includes businesses to serve residents and make Burnaby a preferred location goods, services, amenities, and job visitors; for business growth in all desired opportunities for local residents. In a c. encourage an economic climate sectors. The EDS is intended to competitive employment environment conducive to new and continued help improve the platform on which such as the Metro Vancouver Region, investment; economic development occurs. Of employers attract the best and particular relevance to the Metrotown brightest employees by offering work d. promote tourism-oriented business Downtown Plan are: environments that are attractive and and services by encouraging new close to amenities, green spaces, entertainment, retail, restaurants, • G1: Building a Strong, Liveable, transportation links, and retail and cafes, cultural activities; installing Healthy Community personal services. Metrotown is wayfinding and information • G2: Making Efficient Use of Land envisioned as being the premiere systems; providing efficient and location for employers and employees. • G3: Creating Urban Character direct walking, cycling, and transit connections; and, designing a This Plan provides an important • G4: Striving for a Greener beautiful and welcoming public opportunity to advance the goals of Community realm that allows for people to EDS by focusing on creating the right pause and enjoy; and, environment to further cultivate a creative and innovative economy as a e. create an attractive work part of sustainable community. environment such that Metrotown is the premier location for employers and employees.

112 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 7.2 Social Well-Being

Social Sustainability Strategy Metrotown Downtown Plan

Burnaby’s Social Sustainability This Plan reinforces the need for social d. support opportunities for lifelong Strategy focuses on strategic priorities cohesion and community development learning through partnerships to achieve its vision of creating a in a manner that contributes to overall with educational institutions more inclusive, livable and resilient positive change, sense of place, and and improving access to learning community. community health. services and resources;

Social sustainability is about people This can be achieved by adhering to e. enhance neighbourhoods by – individuals and the community the broad objectives of the Social supporting a mix of services within working together to meet their needs, Sustainability Strategy and the walking distance of residents, and realize their potential, and prosper in following key directions to: designing lively and distinct spaces a healthy environment. A community’s with opportunities for neighbourly happiness and prosperity depend on a. meet basic needs with a strong, interaction; the social well-being of its people. diverse and vibrant economy, Social well-being includes a sense of affordable and suitable housing f. provide affordable, accessible, connection and community; place- for residents of all income ranges, efficient, and safe transportation making; housing; education; food abilities, and stages in life, and options and encourage the use of security; safety; arts and culture; convenient access to health modes that support healthy living access to amenities and services; and services, recreation and the natural and the environment, such as access to public facilities. environment; walking, cycling, and public transit; and, b. celebrate diversity and culture by promoting ethno-cultural and g. create a safe community through religious harmony, reducing barriers environmental design, emergency to the full participation of all in the preparedness, and crisis response. community, and fostering a vibrant arts, culture and entertainment scene;

c. encourage community involvement by supporting the sharing of information through civic awareness, public engagement, partnerships, and a knowledge- based economy;

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 113 7.3 Environment

Environmental Sustainability Strategy Metrotown Downtown Plan

The Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) is a plan This Plan provides an important opportunity to advance the for Burnaby’s “green” future. Together with the Economic goals of the ESS and CEEP through sustainable community and Social Sustainability Strategies, it defines how the building practices. City can evolve and build on its strengths to become an even more vibrant, resilient and sustainable community, This can be achieved by adhering to the broad objectives of integrated with healthy ecosystems. the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the following key directions to: The ESS has a vision, 10 goals, 49 strategies and 155 actions. The themes highlighted in the ESS include: a. protect and connect habitat and green spaces, restore and improve habitat, and encourage everyone to support • Green – Green Space and Habitat healthy ecosystems; • Flow – Water Management b. conserve and recycle water, protect and restore water • Breathe – Climate and Air Quality quality and aquatic ecosystems, and manage rainwater • Live – Land Use Planning and Development to mimic nature; • Move – Transportation c. create diverse, vibrant, resilient, walkable • Build – Green Buildings and Energy neighbourhoods, create outstanding outdoor public • Prosper – Green and Inclusive Economy spaces, and integrate nature into urban areas; • Nourish – Food Systems d. support green development that features high densities, • Conserve – Waste Management mixed-uses and green buildings to reduce energy • Manage – Governance, Education and Partnerships use, GHGs, air pollution, water use and waste, while improving ecosystem health;

The Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) was e. support green transportation options that create vibrant developed as a complementary and supporting plan to the streets, reduce pollution, and support healthier, more ESS. The CEEP is a more detailed plan focused on reducing active lifestyles; community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy f. support a prosperous economy that supports a healthy use, in order to address climate change, improve local air environment; quality, save money, and improve livability and health. g. provide places for residents and businesses to share and The CEEP includes a framework that shares the ESS vision re-use resources, materials, and energy to reduce waste, and five of its goals under the themes of Live, Move, Build, emissions, and demand for new resources; and, Conserve and Manage. It also contains strategies and actions, as well as targets for GHG reduction. h. encourage citizens to grow and process food by providing space for community gardens and urban agriculture.

114 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Public gathering Park and stream clean-up

Community gardens Community event

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 115 “Expand the cultural component so that the residents and visitors alike feel this place is alive at the street level, has an identifiable arts flavour and therefore projects a more visual sense of place and community.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

116 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Civic Facilities and Community Amenities

ivic facilities and As the number of residents, community amenities businesses, and employees grow, serve as important places the need to provide a broad range Cfor gathering, activity, of facilities and amenities becomes recreation, culture, learning, and more. increasingly important to maintaining Between 1997, when The availability of appropriate, diverse, and enhancing the quality of life and the Community and accessible amenities and facilities livability of the Downtown. Providing Benefit Bonus play an important role in the health, choice for people of all ages and Policy was adopted, happiness, diversity, prosperity, and abilities contributes to a complete and 2016, the overall well-being of the community. community where people can find City has achieved many Community They create a sense of belonging the services they need close to Benefits from new and connection to place, improve home. Through this Plan, the intent development in equity and access to services, and is to continue to enhance existing Metrotown. provide people with opportunities to infrastructure and provide new participate in civic life. infrastructure as needed, that serves residents, workers, and visitors alike.

Bob Prittie Library METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 117 8.1 Community Benefit Bonus Policy

Burnaby’s Community Benefit Bonus Policy provides The key directions for the use of the Community Benefit a framework for achieving necessary and strategically Bonus Policy are to: important community benefits within the City. The policy is a voluntary density bonus program that allows property a. continue to utilize and adhere to the Community owners to achieve additional density in Town Centre areas, Benefit Bonus Policy to achieve a variety of community such as Metrotown, in exchange for a community benefit. benefits in Metrotown; and,

A ‘Community Benefit’ is one or more of the following: b. facilitate the development of a major performance / event centre. The proposed centre is to be capable • Community Amenities, such as civic facilities, public of hosting installations, performances, and significant open space, child care facilities, non-profit office and gatherings, and is to be intended to be a local program space, park improvements, public realm community and civic oriented centre that is highly improvements, or environmental enhancements; accessible to citizens in Metrotown and Burnaby as • Affordable and/or Special Needs Housing, in the form a whole. The establishment of a major performance/ of units, grants, and disbursements; and, event centre should: • Cash Contributions-in-Lieu, which are contributions i. Reinforce and bolster Metrotown as the City’s that are collected and saved for the provision of future Downtown; community benefits. ii. Consider all possible locations in the Metro Downtown neighbourhood, with preference given to areas in the vicinity of Kingsway and Under the Community Benefit Bonus Policy, the Priority Willingdon; Amenity Program provides direction regarding the expenditure of undesignated cash contributions-in-lieu. iii. Consider opportunities to develop the centre The Program provides a list of defined, significant, priority as a stand-alone project or as part of a amenities desired for each quadrant of the City. In development project; Metrotown, the desired future community benefit includes iv. Play a prominent role in the streetscape and a major performance/event centre. In the future, other urban fabric through engaging and exciting priority amenities may be determined under the policy. architecture, urban design, and public realm treatments; and v. Provide a centralized place for people to gather and celebrate.

118 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Metro Skate Park George McLean Park Bonsor 55+ Centre

Variety Playground Bonsor Recreation Centre Future Performance / Event Centre

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 119 8.2 Civic Facilities and The key directions are to: a. expand, upgrade, or maintain facilities and amenities based Community Amenities on service level needs of current and future populations within Civic facilities and community amenities include Metrotown;

recreation, cultural and entertainment centres, and b. continue to utilize and adhere other community facilities such as child care centres to the Community Benefit Bonus Policy to achieve a variety of or non-profit office and program spaces, that are facilities and amenities within owned and/or operated by the City, or leased to Metrotown;

other Burnaby-based agencies who provide a range of c. continue to look for opportunities services to Burnaby citizens. to co-locate and functionally integrate facilities and amenities, as well as other civic uses, with new development and public transit; and,

d. continue to provide, enhance, support, and increase the range of services available to residents such as low-cost or free community spaces and services, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, library and other educational services, and cultural and entertainment centres.

120 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN CENTRAL PARK NORTH 3 Metrotown CENTRAL PARK NORTH CiViC FACiLiTiES AND COMMUNiTY AMENiTiES 3 Metrotown NOTE: Specific locations for new institutional uses, including facilities and amenities,CiViC FACiLiTiES are not shown AND COMMUNiTYas they would AMENiTiESbe considered on a site- 2 1 by-siteTHE basisRIDGE on any site designated for mixed-use.

2 1 THE RIDGE

2 2 CENTRAL PARK EAST 2 4 CENTRAL MARLBOROUGH PARK EAST METRO DOWNTOWN 4 MARLBOROUGH METRO DOWNTOWN

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MAYWOOD 1 3 4

MAYWOOD 3 1 3

1 Metrotown Community 1 Variety Club 1 Maywood Bob Prittie Library Resource Centre Playground Community School 1 Swangard3 Stadium 2 Pioneer Community 2 Central Park Lawn 2 Marlborough 1 MetrotownResource Community Centre 1 VarietyBowling Club Club 1 MaywoodElementary School Fire Station #3 Central Park Outdoor Pool Bob Prittie Library Resource Centre Playground Community School Swangard Stadium 3 South Central 3 Bonsor Recreation 3 Chaffey-Burke 2 PioneerYouth Community Centre 2 CentralComplex Park Lawn 2 MarlboroughElementary School Southwest District Community Central Park Pitch and Putt Resource Centre Bowling Club Elementary School FirePolice Station Office #3 Central Park Outdoor Pool 4 McKercher Community 4 Bonsor 55+ Centre Resource Centre 3 South Central 3 Bonsor Recreation 3 Chaffey-Burke Metro Skate Park Youth Centre Complex Elementary School Southwest District Community Central Park Pitch and Putt Police Office 4 McKercher Community 4 Bonsor 55+ Centre Resource Centre Metro Skate Park

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 121 8.2.1 RECREATION FACILITIES

The key directions are to:

a. review recreational infrastructure with consideration for the future needs of the Metrotown community;

b. review the capacity of the Bonsor Recreation Complex to better meet the needs of the Metrotown community and broader City; Metrotown has a range of recreation facilities that support sports, fitness, c. encourage the creation of both walking, cycling, and other recreational public and private recreation activities that add to the vibrancy and facilities; and, enjoyment of the Downtown. Bonsor Recreation Centre d. continue to provide and enhance recreational space, programming, and services.

Swangard Stadium

122 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 8.2.2 CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES

d. encourage the use of existing publicly accessible facilities and buildings, such as schools and recreation centres, as well as commercial spaces, such as cafes, for cultural activities;

e. encourage the provision of multi- functional and flexible performance and cultural spaces to maximize their use and increase the A successful downtown has a variety availability of these spaces; of cultural and entertainment facilities. Through this Plan, the aim is to further f. provide and encourage the use of enhance and add to the available more public spaces for outdoor cultural and entertainment facilities in events and performances; and, Metrotown. Large Cultural and Entertainment Facility g. continue to promote community The key directions are to: engagement and diverse cultural programming for community a. develop a major performance/event events. centre in the Metro Downtown neighbourhood through the Community Benefit Bonus Policy; b. encourage the creation of both private and public cultural and entertainment facilities; c. encourage the creation of indoor cultural facilities and spaces for public meetings and presentations, art gallery showings, artist studios, and rehearsals and performances;

Civic Facility

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 123 8.2.3 INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES

The key directions are to:

a. continue to work with Burnaby School District #41 to determine and accommodate the future needs of students;

b. encourage post-secondary or other large educational facilities to locate within the Downtown;

The key components of creating a c. continue to work with the Burnaby successful downtown include a variety Public Library to determine the of public and private institutional uses: future needs of Bob Prittie Library;

• Public institutional uses can include d. continue to support developments Bob Prittie Library transit stations, child care centres, and organizations that provide child places of worship, schools, higher or school-age care and other youth education facilities, and other programs; public agencies such as police, fire, and healthcare services. e. continue to encourage and support community networks, non-profits, • Private institutional uses can organizations, and other service include child care centres, places of providers to locate within the worship, schools, higher education Downtown; and, facilities, and healthcare services. These institutional facilities provide f. continue to work with other public spaces for people to connect and get agencies such as police, fire, involved with their community. healthcare services, to enhance the safety and inclusiveness of Any new public or private institutional Metrotown. uses would be reviewed on a site-by- site basis and would be appropriately accommodated on mixed-use sites.

Fire Station #3

124 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Child Care Facility Metrotown Community Police Office

Metrotown Community Resource Centre Pioneer Community Resource Centre

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 125 “Whatever is built for higher density must contribute to all its neighbours - for example, make the street level of these buildings beautiful, green and open for all to walk through and enjoy.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

126 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Urban Design Guidelines

he implementation of this Plan is premised on the “Intricate minglings application of high quality of different uses in cities are not a urban design and public T form of chaos. On realm enhancements, which are the contrary, they integral to the achieving the vision, represent a complex as well as the establishment of a and highly developed definitive downtown urban character form of order.” and sense of place. This section – Jane Jacobs outlines the urban design guidelines for development in Metrotown.

Public Realm Standards in front of Station Square METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 127 9.1 Urban Character

The character of a place refers to its ‘look and feel’. Metrotown, as the City’s Downtown, is expected to have an urban character. In this context, 'urban' refers to both the physical built form being higher density, as well as having a higher intensity of social and economic functions.

Each of the six neighbourhoods within Metrotown will have its own ‘look and feel’ but as a whole, the Downtown will have a complimentary pattern of development, with a strong street orientation, creating its urban character. The intent is to have the intensity of uses and densities scale down from the central Metro Downtown neighbourhood to the periphery of the Downtown and the adjacent single- and two-family neighbourhoods.

Animated and interactive street edges are critical to making Metrotown's neighbourhoods places that are active, attractive, safe, enjoyable, and interesting for everyone. Podium and tower building forms, with some allowance for variation to provide an occasional punctuation mark, will help to define and enclose the public realm at a human-scale to create a welcoming downtown.

Street definition is expected in all neighbourhoods. In mixed-use areas, the streetscape is to be activated by a mix of commercial frontages that interact with the public realm. In residential areas, the streetscape is to have broader and more substantially landscaped setbacks. Townhouse or low-rise apartment podiums are to frame the streets, parks, walkways, and other public open spaces to provide overlook and "eyes on the street".

Vibrant streetscapes that entice people to linger, along with a variety of public open spaces acting as outdoor ‘living rooms’, will add vitality and offer places for people to participate in civic life.

Urban character is created with a mix of uses for people to live, work, shop, learn, and play within the Downtown, which will add to the vibrancy, sense of place, and urban character of the community.

128 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 9.2 Relationship to the Street

Urban design is strongly influenced by the relationship between buildings and the street. Buildings, streets, and other public spaces should be scaled for human comfort and activity at the street level to create an engaging downtown streetscape.

9.2.1 9.2.2

PUBLIC REALM STANDARDS ORIENTATION

All developments should adhere to the City’s Public Realm Building podiums are to be orthogonally aligned to Standards, which establish the required public realm the prevailing or planned street grid. Towers are to be improvements for all Downtown streets. All Downtown oriented to maximize solar exposure to open space areas streets are to accommodate all modes of transportation. and privacy between buildings.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 129 9.2.3 9.2.4

STREET ENCLOSURE PEDESTRIAN INTEREST

Streets are to be framed by buildings that provide a well- Buildings and their frontages should be designed in a defined continuous street wall or sense of enclosure. manner that creates interest at the pedestrian level. This development pattern is to be achieved through the Building façades should be attractive to the pedestrian by architecture of new developments, which include a low- incorporating a variety of detailing and articulation, and rise podium component along its street frontage that is avoiding blank, impersonal façades, especially at street- human-scaled, visually interesting, and respectful of the level. Pedestrian interest along all streets is encouraged: surrounding neighbourhood context. a. Commercially-Oriented Streets: Provide active street-oriented uses, retail frontages, outdoor seating, display windows, attractive landscaping and screening, colourful signage, and a variety of durable, quality materials that animates the street or public space. Obscured glass or blank walls are discouraged.

b. Residential-Oriented Streets: Provide front doors and individual access to the street; front porches, patios, or stoops to enable 'eyes on the street' and a sense of separation between the public and private space; attractive landscaping and screening; and, a variety of durable, quality materials that will weather attractively over time.

9.2.5

PUBLIC ART

Public art should be provided for all development sites within Metrotown. Opportunities to integrate public art into developments through the project's architecture, landscape, and/or open space design should be sought. Stand-alone public art should be accessible to the public by statutory right-of-way to enable people to interact with the installation.

130 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 9.3 Building Design

The urban character of the streetscape depends on the collective quality of each individual building. The manner in which a building relates to the public realm must be carefully considered as well as how the buildings reach the sky, and everything in between. The design of buildings should positively frame streets and other public spaces, and respond to specific site conditions and opportunities.

9.3.1

SITE AREA REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements under the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, the minimum site area requirements for new high rise development are as follows: a. Single Tower: Based on an average lot depth of 36.5m (120 ft.), the minimum frontage for any development consisting of a high-rise tower exceeding 16m (52.5 ft.) in height is 61m (200 ft.) and the minimum site area is 2,230m (24,000 sq. ft.). b. Two Towers: Based on an average lot depth of 36.5m (120 ft.), the minimum frontage for any development consisting of two or more towers exceeding 16m (52.5 ft.) in height is 122m (400 ft.) and the minimum site area is 4,460m (48,000 sq. ft.).

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 131 9.3.2

SETBACKS

The spatial relationship of buildings to the street, adjacent land uses and buildings, and the surrounding public realm is an important component Note: Under unique circumstances, of establishing a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for people. setbacks could be varied through the Building setbacks also contribute to neighbourhood character and can rezoning process, with the approval of the Director of Planning. provide opportunities to create visual interest within the open spaces created by the setback.

General guidelines for setbacks are outlined below:

a. Front Yard Setbacks:

Commercial and mixed-use developments with a commercial podium shall generally provide a minimum setback of 1.83m (6 ft.) from the property line, except where such developments have a frontage onto Kingsway or Beresford Street. For high density commercial and mixed-use developments with a frontage on Kingsway or Beresford Street, the setback may be reduced to 0m from the property line (or statutory right-of-way) with accommodations made for building entrances. On corner sites and double fronting lots, the flanking or double- Front Setback - Commercial Tower Podium fronting street will be treated with a front yard setback.

High-rise residential apartment buildings with a low-rise or townhouse component should provide a minimum setback of 4.5m (15 ft.). Residential townhouses or low-rise apartment buildings should provide a minimum setback of 4.5m (15 ft.). On corner sites and double fronting lots, the flanking or double-fronting street will be treated with a front yard setback.

Front Setback - Residential Podium/Townhouses

132 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN b. Side Yard Setbacks: c. Rear Yard Setbacks:

Commercial and mixed-use developments with a Rear yard setbacks should be a minimum of 4.5m (15 ft.) commercial podium should provide a minimum setback of for sites with rear lanes. 2m (6 ft.).

Residential developments should provide a minimum setback of 4.5m (15 ft.)

Rear Yard Setbacks

Side Yard Setback - Corner lot

Rear Yard Setbacks - Exceptions for Townhouses

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 133 9.3.3

TOWER DESIGN

Under the Comprehensive Development (CD) District and 's' category zoning, there is an expectation and requirement of superior architectural design. This heightened level of design enables flexibility in the setbacks, height, and massing of high-rise building forms in order to appropriately respond to the site specific conditions of a development site and the surrounding neighbourhood context.

a. Tower Base c. Tower Top

The tower base should frame the public realm, integrate The tower top should provide architectural interest to the with adjacent buildings and fenestration, and articulate Downtown skyline and provide an aesthetic conclusion to a building’s entry/frontage in a manner that is human- the overall tower. From a technical perspective, treatment scaled, pedestrian-oriented, provides architectural of the tower top should provide appropriate screening interest, and enhances the adjacent public realm and of elevator, mechanical, and ventilation equipment or broader neighbourhood context. ‘Tower in the Park’ or penthouses, window washing appurtenance, and other placement of towers on a development site that does not rooftop installations. have a connecting ground-oriented form and thus no direct relationship to the street, are generally not appropriate. Entrances should be clearly marked and designed at an appropriate scale with the rest of the building. Podium decks should be suitably landscaped and provide common amenities accessible by residents.

b. Tower Middle

Floor plate sizes and tower forms that maximize the distances between buildings to provide privacy, solar access to the public realm, and public view corridors are encouraged. The middle of the tower should also provide architectural interest in its vertical and horizontal expressions, which may include projection of balconies, and a variety of building materials, colour, and other architectural elements.

134 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN d. Tower Separation

Towers should be spaced to provide privacy, natural light and air, as well as to contribute to an attractive skyline. Towers on single or separate development sites are expected to be located at least 30m (100 ft.) apart, face to face, and 24m (80 ft.) apart, corner to corner.

e. Floor Plate Size

Floor plate sizes should be minimized to provide for slender tower forms, proportionate to tower height. Larger tower floor plates, above 750m2 (8,100 sq.ft.), should only be considered for office buildings or residential buildings over 50 storeys in height. Minimum Tower Separation f. Tower Massing

Building massing and scale should respect its context while also having architectural design that expresses the contemporary identity of the place. Typically, towers should have a slender massing and clear proportions that reduce the overall bulk of the building. Development sites with more than one tower should be designed in a manner such that each tower complements the other, with a similar, but not identical, architectural design approach.

g. Balconies

Each residential unit should have direct access to a private outdoor space, where possible. Balconies should provide visual interest to a building's façade through the use of solid and visual permeable forms, unique balcony railings and mullion details, and the use of ceramic frit or other elements to connect balconies to the building. Tower Width and Floor Plate Size

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 135 h. Vertical Variation i. Horizontal Variation

Variation in the vertical plane of a building should clarify The horizontal plane of a building should be varied to the building’s uses as well as visually differentiate ground provide visual interest and enhance the pedestrian floor uses from core functions and how the building experience, while contributing to the quality and “meets the sky”. To achieve vertical variation, the design continuity of the streetwall. To achieve horizontal of buildings should consider: variation, the design of buildings should consider:

• using different architectural treatments for the tower • avoiding extensive blank walls; base, middle, and top; • featuring high quality materials that add scale, texture, • featuring high quality materials that add scale, texture, and variety; and variety; • providing variation that is of an appropriate scale and • using balconies, fenestration, or other elements reflects changes in the structure or uses; and, to create an interesting pattern of projections and • providing well-marked entrances to all uses. recesses; • providing terracing or stepped floors at upper levels to reduce overall scale of the building; and, • providing an identifiable break between the building’s lower and upper floors.

136 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 9.3.4 9.3.5

MATERIALS SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN DESIGN

The aim is for a “timeless design” that employs sustainable In order to achieve effective and measurable results, the materials and careful detailing that have a proven design of the street, buildings, and landscape must work longevity. The material palette should be high quality and together. ‘Green building’ features that enhance the provide variety, texture, and colour, reinforce massing and sustainability of the development should be incorporated. changes in the horizontal and vertical plane, and relate to Opportunities relating to solar orientation, energy use and the neighbourhood context. reduction, resource use and reduction, waste reduction, transportation demand management, open space opportunities, interior comfort, landscaping, and other sustainable opportunities should be considered.

9.3.6 9.3.7

VIEWS LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Burnaby’s spectacular views are an asset to be shared Natural light, sunlight, and ventilation are essential to between a proposed project and existing and future residential livability and the success of public or semi- developments on surrounding sites. The orientation, private open space. The orientation, massing, and siting massing, and siting of buildings should be respectful of of buildings should minimize shadow impacts to adjacent desirable public view corridors. New developments should developments. Appropriate tower separation would also be designed and landscaped to provide visual interest and ensure access to natural daylight and direct sunlight. a visual terminus, where appropriate.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 137 9.3.8 9.3.9

AMENITIES ACCESS TO OUTDOOR SPACE

Each residential development should provide on-site Developments should provide outdoor space in two forms: amenities to its residents such as lounges and lobby spaces, meeting/media rooms, fitness facilities, outdoor a. publicly accessible outdoor space at the street level, recreational/green space, garden space, bike repair rooms, such as linkages, landscaped areas, entry forecourts, studio space, music rooms, and study/business spaces, and courtyards; and, where possible. In accordance with the Burnaby Zoning b. occupant accessible outdoor space within the Bylaw, five percent of the residential gross floor area can development, such as plazas, courtyards, landscaped be exempted for amenities. areas, and rooftop terraces or gardens.

These outdoor spaces should incorporate trees and other plantings, weather protection, shade, benches and other furniture, and elements that provide interest to the space.

9.3.10

LANDSCAPING

Trees and other plantings should create interest and providing a varied colour palette as the seasons change throughout the year and over time.

138 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 9.3.11 9.3.12

SAFETY AND SECURITY CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Buildings should be designed to allow for eyes on the street and adjacent parks, walkways, and other public The safety and security of residents should be considered open spaces. All public, semi-public, or semi-private space as part of the urban design. Buildings and the public should enable good natural surveillance. realm should be designed with consideration for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines.

9.3.13 9.3.14

VARIETY OF HOUSING TYPES LIVABILITY

Residential buildings should be designed to accommodate Buildings should be designed in a manner that achieves all stages of life, such as first time home buyers, families a strong sense of livability. This includes consideration with children, seniors, and persons with disabilities. for privacy, views, amenities, interior design and layout, access to private outdoor space, acoustics, security, and the perception of spaciousness.

Developments should also be designed in a manner that contributes to the livability of the neighbourhood. This includes consideration for how the building meets the street, access to services and amenities, transportation, and public open space.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 139 9.4 Access and Parking

Access and parking should respect the public realm and mitigate any impacts to the quality of the neighborhood.

9.4.1

SITE ACCESS

Access to properties should prioritize pedestrians and a. Pedestrian Access: Primary pedestrian access should be cyclists while minimizing the impacts of vehicular parking from the street. access and service access needs. Access to properties should be provided for all modes of transportation: b. Bicycle Access: Visitor, customer, and/or client bicycle access should be provided at the front of buildings, out of the way of pedestrian circulation, but where there is easy surveillance and weather protection. Resident and employee bicycle access may be provided from either the street or the lane, where possible or appropriate. Bicycle elevators directly accessible from the street or lane are also encouraged.

c. Vehicular Access: Vehicular access should be provided from the lane, where possible. Single street access may be considered, provided there is minimal interruption of the public realm and streetscape treatment. The vehicular entrance, whether from the street or lane, should be architecturally integrated into the building so as to minimize its exposure. The number and width of curb-cuts and vehicular entries should be limited to promote street wall continuity.

d. Service Access: Loading facilities should be provided from the lane and underground / under building, where possible.

140 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 9.4.2 9.4.3

DROP-OFF AND LOADING ZONES GARBAGE AND RECYCLING

Drop-off zones should be located along the curb or Access to garbage and recycling facilities should be from within parking facilities to promote sidewalk/street wall laneways and private roads, where available. Garbage and continuity and reduce conflict with pedestrians. recycling rooms should be enclosed within a building or located underground.

9.4.4 9.4.5

LANEWAYS UTILITIES AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT The primary purpose of laneways within the Downtown is for access, loading, and services. However, laneways Where possible, utilities and mechanical equipment should be maintained and enhanced, where appropriate, should be accessed from laneways. for potential pedestrian use. Consideration should be given to the addition of pedestrian scale lighting and building walls that face laneways should be designed to be attractive.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 141 “Beyond making it a better people place to live, work and recreate, you need more risk taking design challenges for developers on their designs for our new city buildings.”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

142 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Rezoning Requirements

his section outlines the requirements in addition to the standard submission requirements for Zoning Bylaw: Comprehensive Development (CD) District The bylaw regulates Trezoning applications. the development and use of land as well as the location and use of buildings and structures.

Rezoning: The process of changing one zoning district to another zoning district. This requires four readings of a rezoning amendment bylaw by Council and a Public Hearing.

Comprehensive Development Zoning: CD Zoning allows for the development of an area using one or more zoning districts based upon a comprehensive development plan.

Metrotown from Burnaby Mountain Park METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 143 10.1 Rezoning Requirements

Given the many factors associated with In addition to the standard submission rezoning applications in Town Centre requirements for Comprehensive areas and the requirements under ‘s’ Development (CD) District rezoning category zoning, potential applicants applications, applicants should also are advised to discuss submission provide the following: requirements and rezoning process with staff in advance of a formal application being made in order to a. a design rationale for the proposed ensure that requirements relating development and how it meets the to form, density, character, land use, policies and requirements of this scale, public realm, and community Plan; benefits are appropriately articulated. b. a description of the commercial floor area being developed and how it meets the City’s policy objectives;

c. a description of the residential unit mix and type provided and how it meets the City’s policy objectives;

d. a public realm and urban design analysis that illustrates how the proposed development fits into the neighbourhood and relates to the vision and principles of this Plan;

e. a description of how the proposed development meets the City’s social sustainability policy objectives;

f. a description of how the proposed development meets the City’s economic development policy objectives;

144 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN g. a description of how the proposed Further information on rezoning development meets the City’s application requirements can be found environmental sustainability policy in the City’s Guide: “Rezoning – A objectives, including: Guide to the City’s Approval Process in Burnaby” which is available online on a green building plan that the City’s website or at City Hall in the includes energy, water, Planning Department. materials, waste, and indoor air quality with a focus on conservation; and, an energy sharing pre-feasibility study, if determined required by the Director of Planning; h. a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy and supporting traffic/parking/ transportation study that recommends the infrastructure and programs required to meet the intent of this Plan. The study should also provide an expected mode share (with a focus on walking, cycling and transit) generated by the proposed development; and, i. a public art plan that outlines the location, theme, budget, and process for procuring public art for the site. In addition, information should be provided to demonstrate how the public art meets the City’s policy objectives.

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 145 “We need to think 30 years ahead, Burnaby has so much to offer...”

~ Public Input Process 2016.

146 METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN Moving Forward

his Metrotown Downtown is not solely defined by the places Plan establishes the long that are constructed; it is defined by term policy vision for the the people who work, live, play, and Tfuture of Metrotown. spend time within the area. This Plan The goal of this plan is to create aims to continue building a place that a Downtown for Burnaby that celebrates its diversity, enhances social complements and leads the other relationships, meets the day-to-day three Town Centres in accommodating needs of its citizens, and supports the City’s growth and change in a people through all stages of their lives. sustainable and positive manner. To foster a distinct community identity Burnaby, similar to many Canadian for Metrotown, six neighbourhoods cities, is urbanizing; it is a destination that are defined by their unique for new residents, employment, physical, social and environmental services, amenities, and recreation. characteristics, will further enable This Plan anticipates both the current citizens to take ownership of and pride and future demand by identifying in their community. Together, the appropriate land use designations, intent is for the six neighbourhoods transportation infrastructure, park to form a cohesive Downtown that is and open space elements, public exciting, inclusive, and sustainable. realm enhancements, and community amenities. However, a downtown

Metrotown skyline from Brentwood METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN 147 APPENDIX Summary of the Public Input Process

The Public Input Process for the Metrotown Downtown Plan was undertaken in two phases:

• Phase 1: May 28, 2016 to August 31, 2016 • Phase 2: November 22, 2016 to February 1, 2017.

PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS SUMMARY:

Directly Engaged 2,000+ People

Attended 20+ Public Events and Pop-up Displays

Met with 20+ Community Groups

www.burnaby.ca/ metrotown plan Received 7,100+ Unique Visitors to the Website

Pop-up Display at Hats Off Day Received 300+ Public Input Surveys

Delivered 188,000+ InfoBurnaby

A majority of survey respondents and participants supported the Plan and its proposed land uses. Many respondents and participants also expressed common questions and concerns, which generally fall into the following five themes: Affordable Housing, Density and Built Form, Open Space and Amenities, Traffic and Mobility, and Local Commercial Opportunities. A summary of these themes and a brief description of the Plan context for addressing these concerns can be found in the Council report for the Final Metrotown Downtown Plan.

It is noted that neighbourhood consultation will be ongoing as each development application will require that the proposal be advanced to at least one Public Hearing.

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DATE EVENT LOCATION May 28, 2016 Environment Festival Burnaby City Hall PHASE 1: June 4, 2016 Hats Off Day Hastings Street On 2016 May 9, Council endorsed the Preliminary Vision, June 8, 2016 Eastburn Interagency Tommy Douglas Library Principles, and Land Use Framework for the Plan update, June 14, 2016 Homelessness Task Force Pioneer Community Resource Centre as a basis for receiving public input. The first phase of the June 14, 2016 HUB BCIT public input process included the following components: June 21, 2016 Voices of Burnaby Seniors Bill Copeland June 22, 2016 Early Childhood Development Burnaby Neighbourhood House • City Webpage July 1, 2016 Canada Day Long Weekend Burnaby Village Museum • Newspaper and Digital Notices July 1, 2016 Canada Day Long Weekend Swangard Stadium • Public Input Survey #1 July 7, 2016 Stop Demovictions Burnaby Neighbourhood House • Consultation (meetings with stakeholder groups) July 11, 2016 Burnaby Access Advisory Burnaby City Hall July 12, 2016 Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver • InfoBurnaby Article (distribution to 94,000+ people) July 14, 2016 Newcomers Centre for Children & Families Kingsway • Pop-up Displays and Public Events (information displays July 17, 2016 Edmonds City Fair Edmonds Street - Canada Way to Kingsway at a variety of locations) July 21, 2016 Public Library Board Bob Prittie Library July 23, 2016 Kensington Community Fair Kensington Park PHASE 1: July 24, 2016 Civic Square Event Civic Square PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS SUMMARY July 27, 2016 Burnaby Neighbourhood House Burnaby Neighbourhood House July 28, 2016 Immigrant Advisory Committee Tommy Douglas Library Directly Engaged 1,800+ People August 1, 2016 BC Day Long Weekend Market Monday @ BVM August 3, 2016 Bob Prittie Library Display Bob Prittie Library Attended 15 Public Events and Pop-up Displays August 4, 2016 Burnaby Neighbourhood House Burnaby Neighbourhood House August 5, 2016 Fraser Health Burnaby City Hall Met with Community Groups 22 August 8, 2016 Translink Burnaby City Hall August 9, 2016 Camray Gardens Camray Gardens www.burnaby.ca/ metrotown plan Received 3,300 Unique Visitors to the Website August 10, 2016 Metrotown Planning Charrette Perkins & Will Studio August 10, 2016 Metrotown Residents Association Bob Prittie Library Received 229 Public Input Surveys August 11, 2016 Burnaby Family Life McKercher Location Delivered 94,000+ InfoBurnaby August 11, 2016 Willingdon Community Fair Willingdon Heights Park August 16, 2016 BC Acorn Tommy Douglas Library August 17, 2016 Newcomers Centre for Children & Families Kingsway Table 1 provides a list of the public events, pop-up displays, August 17, 2016 Bob Prittie Library Display Bob Prittie Library and meetings where staff attended to present information August 18, 2016 McGill Library Display McGill Library and receive input on the preliminary concepts, vision and August 20, 2016 Bonsor Display Bonsor Recreation Centre principles of the Plan update. August 23, 2016 Cameron Library Display Cameron Library August 24, 2016 Girl Makers Camp SFU August 25, 2016 Tommy Douglas Library Display Tommy Douglas Library

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On 2016 November 21, Council endorsed the Draft Table 2 provides a list of the public events where staff Metrotown Downtown Plan, as a basis for receiving public attended to present information and receive input on the input. The second phase of the public input process Draft Metrotown Downtown Plan. included the following components:

• City Webpage Table 2: Public Events (Phase 2) • Newspaper and Digital Notices DATE EVENT • Public Input Survey #2 December 1, 2016 Burnaby City Hall • Special Edition InfoBurnaby Article (distribution to December 6, 2016 Bob Prittie Metrotown Library 94,000+ people) December 12, 2016 McGill Library • Public Events January 10, 2017 Cameron Library January 12, 2017 Tommy Douglas Edmonds Library January 16, 2017 Bob Prittie Metrotown Library January 19, 2017 Burnaby City Hall PHASE 2: PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS SUMMARY

Directly Engaged 200+ People

Attended 7 Public Events

www.burnaby.ca/ metrotown plan Received 1,700+ Unique Visitors to the Website

Received 74 Public Input Surveys

Delivered 94,000+ InfoBurnaby

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