Burnaby Gives Green Light to 5 New Metrotown Towers Boasting 60 Storeys and Over 2,000 Homes

The 5 New Metrotown Towers at a Glance

The Burnaby City Council has approved the second phase of the Concord Metrotown development, which includes five high-rise towers with over 2,000 homes. The development will consist of mixed-tenure buildings with strata condos, market rental and non-market rental homes, as well as an office/hospitality tower. The project faced criticism last year for its “tiny” studio units, but the council gave unanimous final approval for the project. The amenities in the buildings will include fitness centres, meeting rooms, children’s play areas, wellness spas, work lounges, guest suites and kitchen spaces. Construction is planned to occur in an east-to-west pattern.

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The city council of Burnaby has given its unanimous approval for the development of five new towers in the Metrotown area. These towers, which can reach up to 60 storeys high, will provide over 2,000 homes. The Concord Metrotown development will consist of various types of buildings, including strata condos, market rental units, and non-market rental homes. Additionally, there will be an office/hospitality tower as part of the project.

The approval for Phase 2 of the development comes after some controversy last year regarding the size of the studio units, with criticisms that they were too small to be livable. These “tiny” studio units, which one member described as “not livable” it is included in non-market rental studios measuring 323 square feet.

Green Party Councilor Mike Hurley and Mayor Mike Hurley are independents. Joe Keithley voted against the project during its second of four major approvals; however, he and the rest of the council approved the project during its third and fourth approvals.

The massive Concord Metrotown development has received unanimous final approval from the Burnaby City Council for Phase 2, which is expected to result in the construction of nearly 2,200 new homes.

Five highrise towers are part of the Metrotown Mall project (4750 Kingsway):.

Phase 2A consists of two tall, mixed-tenure, high-rise buildings that are 40 and 49 stories tall.
A fifty-eight-story mixed-tenure market strata/market rental/non-market rental building (above restaurant and retail uses; Phase 2B).
A sixty-story market rental tower (Phase 2C).
A forty-seven-story office/hospitality tower (Phase 2C).

Phases 2A and 2B will include a total of 1,145 market strata units, 131 market rental units, and 188 non-market rental units. The unit count for Phase 2C will be determined later but is estimated to be around 722 market rental units.

The development will also provide ample parking spaces for both residential and commercial uses, including over 5,000 bicycle parking spaces.

Construction will take place in an east-to-west pattern, with Phase 2A being completed before Phase 2B.

The buildings in Phase 2 will offer a range of amenities, including fitness centers, meeting rooms, play areas for children, and wellness spas. The rooftops of these buildings will be landscaped with lawn areas, dog runs, and dining facilities. There will also be garden plots for urban agriculture.

This development is part of the larger Sears Metrotown master plan, now known as the Concord Metrotown, which was approved by the council in 2019. The first phase of development included over 1,300 homes.

Wrap Up

The Burnaby City Council has granted final approval to Phase 2 of the Concord Metrotown development, which will introduce nearly 2,200 new homes to the market. The project, located at Metrotown Mall, consists of five high-rise towers, including mixed-tenure buildings, market rental units, non-market rental homes, and an office/hospitality tower.

The development faced criticism in the past for its small studio units, but it has received unanimous approval from the council. Phases 2A and 2B will offer a combination of market strata units, market rental units, and non-market rental units, while Phase 2C will primarily consist of market rental units. The developer plans to complete Phases 2A and 2B simultaneously, depending on market conditions. The project will also provide ample parking spaces and amenities such as fitness centers, meeting rooms, and landscaped rooftops. The council had previously approved the master plan and first phase of development for the project in 2019.

Burnaby Gives Green Light to 5 New Metrotown Towers Boasting 60 Storeys and Over 2,000 Homes Chinese version