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Welcome! Be Heard is the City of New Westminster's online community engagement space. Register and share thoughts on issues that matter to you.

Grimston Park Master Plan

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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People, Parks, and Play: Connections for All

On March 30, 2026 New Westminster City Council adopted People, Parks, and Play, the City's 10-year Parks and Recreation Plan, guiding how parks, facilities, programs, and services will grow and evolve through 2035, with a long-term vision to 2050.

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Featured Projects

Signs of Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park

Simcoe Park and Toronto Place Park Master Plan

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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...

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan

212 participants

Project Update, January 23, 2026: Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences living through climate change impacts in New West. The Engagement Summary report is ready for your review! The City is developing its adaptation-focused plan, the Climate Change Adaptation an...

Our City, Our Homes

Our City, Our Homes

Project Update – February 5, 2026: Following the Public Hearings on January 26, 2026, Council supported amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to implement Transit Oriented Development Areas, the Townhouse Program, and the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Init...

New Westminster Public Library Facilities Master Plan

690 participants

Project Update, February 18, 2026: Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas on New Westminster Public Library! The Engagement Summary report is ready for your review. Staff are now reviewing the results of community engagement to determine priorities for the future of the...

Infill Housing Program

125 participants

Project Update – February 25, 2026: At the Council Workshop on March 2, 2026, staff will present the Infill Housing Program to Council for direction on next steps! This would include direction on potential changes to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, guiding how an...

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Development Application Projects

Share your feedback on proposed private development applications received by the City.

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