
We're developing a new sustainable, complete community at East Fraser Lands (EFL). The plan calls for a mainly residential community with a variety of housing types and a commercial centre.
While the site was previously home to the Canadian White Pine, Wesgroup Properties (formerly Parklane Homes) now owns the majority of the land.
A complete community
Over 25 years the community will include:
On June 14, 2017, City Council voted to endorse a planning program to review and update the EFL ODP to reflect:
Changes to the EFL ODP and corresponding CD-1 Bylaw amendments will be presented for Council’s consideration at the end of the year-long process. If approved, they will be used to inform ongoing implementation of EFL and future rezoning of Area 3.
We are mid-way through the process to review and update the East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan.
Join us at the second round of open houses to see preliminary concept plans, provide feedback on early ideas, and talk to City staff and the proponent team about the project.
Based on what we heard and learned in the first stage, we have new ideas and preliminary concepts for the development of the East Fraser Lands for you to consider. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of this site.
The online survey closes on February 5, 2018.
There are 126 acres of industrial land south of Marine Way and east of Kerr Street to Boundary Road.
Area 1, Area 2, and Kerr Street were rezoned in 2008 and 2010 respectively. Since then a number of development parcels have been completed or are under construction. The map below highlights development progress to date. View the map in full size (604 KB)
Find information on current development applications and Development Permit Board reports.
View updates on the development of East Fraser Lands (River District) from 2004 until now.
View the policies, guidelines, and Council minutes that have shaped East Fraser Lands (River District).
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Here is our process and anticipated milestones for the EFL ODP 10-year review planning program.
2016-2017
Scoping phase
June 2017
Report to Council
Summer 2017
Phase 1: Establish planning program
Fall 2017
Phase 2: Develop options to address challenges
Winter 2017/2018
Phase 3: Confirm package of proposed ODP amendments
Early Spring 2018
Phase 3: Confirm package of proposed ODP amendments
Spring 2018
Finalize ODP amendments and amendments to CD-1 Bylaws and Design Guidelines
Summer 2018
Council consideration of amendments: referral and Public Hearing