The planning study area. The City already has a lot of civic facilities on the lands.
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the summer between the City and TransLink, the two organizations are set to begin a joint planning study, leading to a Neighbourhood Concept Plan for Newton Town Centre.
The planning study has the goal of developing a safe, livable, sustainable, transit-oriented, high-density, mixed-use urban centre in the Newton Town Centre area, in concert with significant enhancements to transit facilities and service in the area.
The land use plan is expected to be complete in June 2009, with detailed urban design guidelines and financing plans completed by late 2009.
TransLink’s new property is expected to be the site of a new transit exchange and the station area for rapid transit that would go along King George.
TransLink's new property bordering King George Highway. Combined with the City, the two organizations own a significant majority of the land in the area. They will be able to dramatically shape the developments in this area.
