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Platform

Growth That Works for Residents

As Coquitlam grows, the needs of residents should be the only priority

  • Require development to deliver space for medical clinics, childcare, parks, and affordable housing
  • Keep towers in the right places, near Skytrain
  • Listen to community input before major density changes
  • Make Board Metro Vancouver reduce costs and be accountable
  • Density changes should be linked to provincial planning for schools
  • Enforce bylaws to protect residents living near construction

Green, Liveable City

Coquitlam’s parks, trees, and natural spaces are part of what makes our city home – residents care about the environment and the city government needs to reflect that need

  • Strengthen protections for the urban forest
  • Remove dangerous trees quickly and responsibly
  • Protect and enhance parks, trails, creeks, ravines, and natural spaces
  • Support practical, affordable climate action that saves residents money
  • Build neighbourhoods that are cooler, greener, and more walkable
  • Prioritize solutions to water-use restrictions
  • Ensure residents have priority access to parks and green spaces

Safer Streets and Managed Traffic

People should be able to get around safely whether they walk, drive, bike, roll, or take transit.

  • Require traffic and road network planning before major density changes
  • Improve pedestrian safety at dangerous crossings and intersections
  • Consult residents on better cycling and active transportation routes
  • Make streets safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, scooters, and e-bikes
  • Push for better TransLink accountability and better bus service in Coquitlam

Housing Needs and Fair Costs

Coquitlam needs housing that works for renters, families, seniors, young people, and homeowners — and commitment to responsible budgeting and tax fairness.

  • Keep property tax increases as low as responsibly possible
  • Make sure city spending is practical and transparent
  • Require more affordable and below-market housing in new development
  • Support growth in missing-middle housing
  • Protect neighbourhoods that are working for residents
  • Encourage more family-sized homes
  • Help seniors age in place and stay connected to their communities