The City of Pitt Meadows is asking the public about a development that has been on the backburner since 2020.
There is a new survey about an updated draft North Lougheed Area Plan, inviting residents and interested parties to help shape the roadmap for the future development of this area – located at the junction of the Lougheed Highway and Harris Road.
The survey will be open until June 7 at at pittmeadows.ca/north-lougheed, and an open house is scheduled for May 27.
“Advancing the North Lougheed Area Plan is a priority for council,” said Mayor Nicole MacDonald.
“We look forward to hearing from the community as we take this next step toward a sustainable vision for the future of the area.”
This updated draft plan builds on the principles of the area plan prepared in 2020, reflecting community engagement held in 2019 and 2020.
More recently, the city focused on additional technical work and collaborative planning with Katzie First Nation, to ensure Katzie perspectives are reflected in the plan.
The area lies within Katzie traditional and unceded territory, and is a site of long-term First Nations use and occupation. Based on documented information, Katzie peoples occupied and used this area for over 4,000 years, consistent with Katzie oral histories describing a long-standing relationship with the land and waterways.
“As Katzie people, our connection to this land is not only historical, it is living, ongoing and rooted in our responsibilities as stewards,” said Chief Grace George. “Any development within our traditional and unceded territory must honour our rights, protect our cultural sites, and uphold the health of the land and waterways. We acknowledge the collaboration to date and will continue to advocate for planning that reflects our laws, values and the well-being of future generations.”
The draft plan addresses local needs with additional housing, generating new jobs and investment, protecting natural and cultural sites, preserving surrounding agricultural properties, and enhancing outdoor recreation through new parks and trails. Development of the North Lougheed Area will also support the construction of the North Lougheed Connector, which will improve overall traffic flow, enable traffic calming along Old Dewdney Trunk Road and enhance road safety in the agricultural area.
“The North Lougheed Area Plan represents an important opportunity to thoughtfully guide growth and deliver a range of community benefits,” said CAO Mark Roberts. “We encourage all community members to share their input to help shape the final plan.”
Feedback will help inform the final area plan, to be presented to council in the late summer or early fall of 2026.