Cascade Heights Community Plan - Now Adopted

Official title: Cascade Heights Community Plan

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Housing & Communities Transportation
Burnaby has finished planning the future of Cascade Heights, a neighbourhood near Burnaby Hospital. The plan was adopted by Council on March 25, 2025 after public input gathered in late 2024 and early 2025. It sets out how the area will grow over the coming decades.

Why This Matters

Live in or near Cascade Heights? This plan shapes what gets built in your neighbourhood for decades. It covers housing options, parks, transit, and local services. The consultation is now closed, but the adopted plan will guide future development.

What Could Change

The adopted plan allows for new housing types, including market and non-market options. Parks and trails will be enhanced. Streets will be redesigned to prioritize walking, cycling, and transit. The community is targeted to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Key Issues

  • What mix of housing types should be allowed in the area?
  • How should parks, trails, and green spaces be enhanced?
  • How can the community shift to more sustainable transportation?
  • How should the area connect to natural features like streams and riparian habitats?

What Happened

Council adopted the Cascade Heights Community Plan on March 25, 2025. The planning process began in 2023 and included three phases of public consultation, with the final input gathered in late 2024 and early 2025.

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Key Documents