The Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan PDF file (21.8 MB) and related Design and Development Guidelines PDF file (72.8 MB) will guide growth and change in the area around the Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations through the year 2050.
The plan was developed with input from the public through:
- 43 open houses and workshops
- 72 engagement events
- Over 2,100 completed surveys
The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh Nation) were involved throughout the process.
What the plan will do
- Introduce more diverse and affordable housing options
- Enhance walking, cycling, and transit connections
- Protect and restore Still Creek
- Deliver more shops and services to support easy access to daily needs
- Protect and preserve land for employment
- Expand public spaces and enhance social and cultural amenities
What's happeningPlan implementation: By-law amendments
Council held a public hearing on July 14, 2026 to make a decision on City-initiated rezoning in a number of areas across the city as part of the Villages planning program. The accompanying staff report also included proposed changes to approximately 145 parcels located in the Rupert and Renfrew Plan area – aimed at delivering more shops, services, and housing opportunities.
Ultimately, Council decided not to approve the Villages Plan, which means that recommendations for city-initiated rezoning in the Rupert and Renfrew Plan area did not proceed. City staff have been tasked with exploring other ways to make the proposed changes as part of the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan implementation work.
We anticipate providing an updated recommendation to Council in early 2027.
Learning more about the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan
New buildings over 6 storeys: Rezonings
Large redevelopments (generally over 6 storeys tall) in the Rupert and Renfrew Plan area will usually be required to go through a process called “rezoning”.
Rezonings involve a decision from Council for changing what’s currently allowed on a property, such as the type of building, its size, or how it’s used. The intent of the rezoning process is to make sure they're aligned with the requirements in the plan and other City documents. Learn more how rezoning works
Rezonings often include an opportunity for public comment. Residents and businesses immediately around a proposed rezoning will generally get a notification in the mail letting them know about any opportunity for public comment. Find a list of current rezoning applications on Shape Your City
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