East Fraserlands

Since 2003, the City has been engaged in a planning process to develop a complete, high density, green development at East Fraserlands. The land includes 130 acres of industrial land south of Marine Way and east of Kerr Street to Boundary Road. The plan is for a residential community of almost 13,000 people with a commercial centre, parks, a community centre, schools, childcare facilities, a riverfront walk and more.

Transportation will be at the forefront of this complete community. Every home will be within an easy walking distance of a full range of daily transportation services. A full network of pedestrian streets and cycling paths will link all residences with shopping on the 'high street' and public amenities. Plenty of facilities will be available for cyclists. Every home will be within a 5 minute walk of a transit stop. Plans are in place for future rapid rail transit facilities. Traffic calming measures will follow the Dutch-inspired "woonerf" or play street. Reduced parking requirements are being explored, and shared car programs could reduce the need for both cars and parking.

The Official Development Plan was adopted by City Council in 2006, and East Fraserlands is now subject to a series of rezoning applications. The developer is ParkLane Homes. This new community would be built over 25 years.

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