Maple Ridge city hall is inviting residents, businesses, and other interest holders help plan their city's future.
They can share input, starting in April, about a proposed transformation of the Lougheed and Dewdney Trunk corridors in the centre of the community, intended to improve livability and bring new homes, amenities, and jobs.
The city will kick off a survey, open houses, and other engagement next month on the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan (LTCAP), a project that could shape the future of Maple Ridge’s western gateway and one of its most vital economic and transportation corridors.
“This is one of the most significant redevelopment projects in Maple Ridge’s history,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “Lougheed Highway is poised to become a major destination locally and regionally, bringing new housing, shopping, jobs, and infrastructure investments to support our growing community.
"This plan reflects what we’ve heard from residents – the need for more services, better transit options, and a shift towards a more connected and walkable city," the mayor continued. "We want the community to be part of this exciting journey and help define what this area will look like for generations to come.”
The Lougheed Transit Corridor extends from the City’s western boundary to the Town Centre at 221 Street along Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road. As a gateway to Maple Ridge and its Town Centre, this area has been identified as a regionally-significant Major Transit Growth Corridor in Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy. Its redevelopment will be instrumental in helping Maple Ridge meet its provincial housing targets.
An engagement process starting in April will inform an updated long-term vision for this corridor that will guide development over the next 30 years.
The updated concept plan envisions vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods with a mix of housing, jobs, parks, and transportation choices. Key highlights include:
• Four planned Bus Rapid Transit stations at 203 Street, 207 Street, Laity Street, and 216 Street,.
• Doubling the number of new parks and green spaces, plus an enhanced greenway to promote walking, cycling, and expand the city’s urban tree canopy.
• Pedestrian friendly streets and mixed-use developments, creating walkable hubs around transit stations with retail, restaurants, and community spaces.
• Diverse housing options, including small-scale multi-unit homes, townhouses, and higher-density residential and mixed-use developments.
• More local shopping and jobs to support local businesses and attract investment.
• Infrastructure planning through the City’s Maple Ridge Moves plan to ensure long-term growth aligns with transit-oriented development.
Open house events, where residents can review the proposed plan and speak with staff, will be held on April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glenwood Elementary (21410 Glenwood Dr.), and April 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
An online survey available April 9 to May 7 will be at Engage.MapleRidge.ca/LTCAP.
City staff will compile public feedback and present the findings to council in the coming months, helping refine the plan before it is approved later this year.
For more information, contact LougheedStudy@MapleRidge.ca, Jeffrey White at 604-467-7383 or JWhite@MapleRidge.ca, or visit MapleRidge.ca/LTCAP. The staff report to Council can be viewed at Lougheed Transit Corridor Planning Update for Bus Rapid Transit.
