22nd Street Station Area Bold Vision

Section 12 of the Vision lays out how the City will begin implementing this plan, starting in 2025, with City-led technical work. This work will continue through 2026 and into early 2027.

While the full build-out will depend on private development, market conditions, and current owner interests, the City is taking important early steps to ensure that the area grows in a livable, sustainable, and inclusive way. Work on many of the Implementation Actions is already underway.

Implementation Actions:

• Transportation planning for the areas around the 22^nd St SkyTrain station, mixed-use high-density Transit Village, and 20th Street to support future road networks, transit service, and active transportation. 
• Development of funding tools (such as Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charges) to ensure that new development pay for needed infrastructure and amenities to support growth, such as parks, roads, a community centre, and a fire hall. 
• Concept design work for the Transit Village and BC Hydro Lands Corridor to guide both public investment and private development. 
• Preparation of new design guidelines and development permit area policies to shape the buildings and streetscapes in the Transit Village area. 
• Ongoing Advocacy and Collaboration with key partners, agencies, and First Nations.

Implementation is further supported by City initiatives, such as:

• Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan that will help guide park, recreation and facilities planning in the Vision area;
• Electrical Utility Strategy Planning that will identify the infrastructure requirements that come with the planned density; and
• Implementation of the Active Transportation Network Plan, which included upgrades to cycling lanes and greenways ways within the Vision area.

While the reGENERATE Vision sets the direction for change, the City first needs to complete foundational planning work before new development can move forward. Until this work is complete, most development applications, will be considered premature, especially around the SkyTrain station and Transit Village. The City-led planning work is expected to continue through 2025 and into early 2027.

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Renovations and Maintenance for Existing Houses

Renovations and maintenance for existing houses can continue without the need to sell your property. Homeowners can make improvements and maintain their homes as needed. Additional information can be found on the Building Permits website. Demolition and reconstruction of a new house are still allowed under the underlying zoning; see the NR/RS-2 zone for details.

For property specific questions about a construction or development project in the reGENERATE Vision area, contact the Planning Division at  or 604-527-4532.

Property owners within the reGENERATE Vision area may be approached by a developer, real estate agent, or other prospective buyer expressing interest in your property. The City does not provide advice about private real estate transactions. Property owners are encouraged to become informed about the value of their property and its future development potential before making a decision related to land sales.

Helpful Resources:

• BC Assessment - Provides current value assessments for tax purposes on all properties in British Columbia and provides expertise in real estate data
• City of New Westminster Planning and Development Department – Information about the regulations and considerations related to development in New Westminster
• Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver – Real estate news, resources and member directory of real estate professionals
• Appraisal Institute of Canada – Searchable database of local, certified property appraisers

For specific questions about your property or the development process, contact the Planning Division at  or 604-527-4532.

The journey to create the reGENERATE Vision began with a simple but bold question: What could the future look like for the neighbourhood around 22nd Street Station? Recognized in the City’s Official Community Plan as a key area for future growth, the station area has long been identified as a place where new housing, amenities, and transit-oriented development could thrive. The City wanted to go beyond policy and build a shared vision for the future with the community.

In spring 2023, the City of New Westminster launched the vision planning process with a focus on climate action, reconciliation, and inclusive community building. Over the next year and a half, the reGENERATE Vision was shaped through a combination of community engagement, collaboration with First Nations and regional partners, technical analysis, and policy alignment.

Engagement and Collaboration

Between 2023 and 2024, hundreds of residents, stakeholders, and organizations contributed their voices, ideas, and aspirations. Community engagement included:

• Drop-in events, community meetings, and surveys.
• An Ideas challenge inviting bold, creative proposals.
• A design charrette bringing together experts and community members to co-create draft ideas.
• Ongoing collaboration with local First Nations, and partnerships with agencies like TransLink, BC Hydro, Metro Vancouver, and the School District.

Hundreds of people directly engaged in the vision process, helping to shape the priorities and ensuring the reGENERATE Vision was grounded in lived experience.

Drafting the reGENERATE Vision

Throughout 2024, the City synthesized the insights gathered from the engagement process and combined it with planning best practices, technical studies, and guiding frameworks such as the Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action, Council’s Strategic Priorities, and A Year if Truth. This led to the creation of eight Big Moves, which are the core strategies that structure the reGENERATE Vision and guide future redevelopment.

The draft vision was shared with First Nations, key stakeholders and the community for feedback to ensure the vision presented to City Council for endorsement was shaped by their voices. The feedback directly informed the final Vision which was endorsed by Council in December 2024.