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Arts Strategy Update

The City of New Westminster is updating its Arts Strategy to reflect today’s realities, current conditions, community priorities, and the evolving role of the City within the local arts ecosystem. This update is intended to reflect on what continues to serve the community, acknowledge where challenges remain, and establish high-impact strategic directions for the future of arts in New Westminster.
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Featured Projects

Fifth Street Median Naturalization Feedback Survey

341 participants

As part of the Biodiversity and Natural Areas Strategy, adopted by City Council in 2022, the City has been working to naturalize a variety of public spaces around New Westminster. In 2024, the median along two blocks of Fifth Street (from Third Ave. to Fourth Ave.), was transi...

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan

297 participants

Project Update, May 6, 2026: The City has launched the second round of community engagement for the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan! The project team has developed a draft structure of the plan and draft solutions, including themes, goals, strategies, and action...

Infill Housing Program

125 participants

Project Update – May 6, 2026: Changes to the Infill Housing Program will be considered by Council on May 11, 2026! This includes changes to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, guiding how and where infill housing can be built across the city. Click here to access the...

Grimston Park Master Plan

306 participants

The City is developing a Master Plan to guide the future of Grimston Park, which will serve as a roadmap for the park’s improvements, future amenities, and long-term management over the next 20+ years.

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Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park Master Plan

208 participants

The City is developing a Master Plan to guide the future of Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park. The Plan will establish the long-term vision for the parks' design, development, and management over the next 10+ years.

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Economic Development Plan Update

299 participants

New Westminster is a growing community, and over 100,000 people are expected to call the city home within the next few years. As the community grows, the City is updating its Economic Development Plan to set New West's economic vision, priorities, and strategies for the next f...