Lynn Valley Town Centre

Construction projects that impact traffic

We have created a map that shows major construction projects in the area, and notes the impact they may have on local traffic. The map is updated weekly with the newest traffic information.

View the map of projects that impact traffic
 

Opportunities for public input

There are no public meetings or hearings for developments in this area at this time.

Application details

These are the development applications that are currently in process within the Lynn Valley Town Centre.

Main goals of the plan

Building on the quality design, liveliness, and sense of place initiated by the new Lynn Valley library and civic plaza, there is an opportunity to revitalize the Town Centre.

We hope to create a more vibrant, pedestrian oriented, mixed use centre with housing choices and inviting street level shopping along a High Street with sidewalk cafes and community spaces.

Redevelopment of the Town Centre will also provide an opportunity to increase the diversity of housing choices in an area close to services, shops, jobs and transit.

Land use

Establish mixed use, higher density land uses in the core of the Town Centre, providing residents with easy walking to shops, community services and cultural events, public transit, and employment.

Housing

Provide a mix of multifamily housing choices and forms for people at all stages of life, while encouraging more affordable and rental opportunities, and more choices for families with children.

Economic vitality

Support the development of office, service, and commercial spaces for the next 20 years to meet community needs and grow employment opportunities. Encourage the development of small commercial spaces to support local business, and balance the larger format retails spaces, to provide active and engaging storefronts. 

Community facilities, services, and amenities

Develop a community amenity strategy to deliver public benefits that includes multi-purpose community and daycare space, affordable and rental housing, public art, and open space, parks and trails. 

Park and open spaces

Create new park and greenway connections, establish strong pedestrian corridors, design new urban spaces to encourage activity and vibrancy, and protect natural parkland and ecosystems.

Transportation network

Support a safe and integrated transportation network that includes all types of transportation, with emphasis on walkability and strong pedestrian connections, support frequent transit service, and connect the town centre to outside destinations.

Environmental sustainability

Integrate the natural environment with native landscaping, promote green building and water conservation practices, and encourage community gardens.

Development guidelines and policies

• Lynn Valley Town Centre Flexible Planning Framework
• Lynn Valley Town Centre Public Realm and Design Guidelines
• Official Community Plan (OCP)
• Development permit areas

Plans and studies

• Lynn Valley Town Centre Transportation Study
• Hastings Creek Watershed Assessment
• North Shore Area Transit Plan 

Council decisions

• Official Community Plan bylaw amendments

Public input

• January 25 & 29, 2015 —   Open houses to present and gather input on the draft design guidelines for the town centre's public spaces 
• May, 2014 — Series of open houses to gather input on the Draft Public Realm and Design Guidelines 
• September, 2013 — Update and potential implementation planning direction 
• June-July, 2013 — Explore of building form, height, character, and amenities for the Lynn Valley Town Centre
• 2010-2011 — Development of draft elements of the implementation plan