The City of Maple Ridge is advancing plans for transit-oriented growth along the Lougheed Highway.
The Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan is a framework to guide growth along one of Maple Ridge’s most significant transportation corridors. The plan supports transit-oriented development focused on the neighbourhood around four future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations planned at 203 Street, 207 Street, Laity Street, and 216 Street as part of TransLink’s Langley–Haney Place BRT Line.
Council gave second reading of the proposed updated Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan at its Dec. 9 meeting. Council forwarded the Official Community Plan bylaw amendments to a public hearing on Jan. 20, and directed staff to begin accepting and processing new development applications and pre-application requests within the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area.
“Advancing the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan is an important milestone in shaping a more diversified, thriving economy, and connected, livable community,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy.
“The plan sets a clear, long-term vision for stronger local employment and economic opportunities, transit-oriented development, a greater mix of housing, and complete, walkable neighbourhoods.”
The updated plan includes:
• The areas around BRT stations as mixed-use employment and housing
• The West Ridge Greenway to better connect residents with nature
• Active transportation infrastructure
• Housing options for diverse needs
• Safe, inclusive, and vibrant neighbourhoods
The plan also supports a range of employment and economic uses, including offices, hotels, conference centres, and tourism-related development.
The updated Area Plan introduces revised guiding principles, land use policies, and designations that focus growth primarily near future BRT stations. These station areas are envisioned as mixed-use employment hubs, providing new housing, employment opportunities, and services and amenities within walking distance of rapid transit.
The hearing on Jan. 20 will provide residents, property owners, and interest holders an opportunity to share feedback directly with council before the bylaw is considered for third reading and adoption. For more information, visit Engage.MapleRidge.ca/LTCAP.
The Lougheed Transit Corridor extends from Maple Ridge’s western boundary to the town centre at 221 Street along Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road. As a gateway to Maple Ridge and the city’s town centre, this area has been identified as a regionally significant major transit growth corridor in Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy.