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Deadline Extended: Arts Strategy Update

There's still time to have your say in the future of arts and culture in New West! Last chance to submit a survey has been extended to end of day, July 19.

💭 What makes it easy or difficult for you to participate in arts and culture in New West?

💡 What roles should the City play in supporting the arts and culture sector?

Tell us your thoughts and get a chance to win two tickets to the next season at the Anvil Theatre!

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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 – June 9, 2026: On June 8, 2026, Council adopted changes to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow infill housing. For details on the bylaw changes, you can view the May 11, 2026 Council Meeting recording and report to implement the Infill Housing...

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.

Signs of Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park

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...