Both cities anticipate bustling futures defined by population growth and redevelopment
Driving along the Fraser River toward New Westminster, one can see massive concrete columns rising from the waters below.
New Westminster is already the second-densest city in Canada, according to 2021 census data, with 5,052 residents per square kilometre. And within the Lower Mainland, it’s expected to be the fastest-growing city in the decades ahead. Its population is projected to grow 29 per cent by 2030 and 72 per cent by 2050, edging out the Township of Langley.
“All told, those 18 projects total about 50 towers, though it is not certain all will be approved or built,” said the mayor. Whether they become reality will depend on market forces such as interest rates, the cost of construction and the availability of trades, all of which are outside a local government’s power, he said.
“We are building to modernize the hospital, increase our capacity and introduce new technologies so that we can improve timely access to quality patient-centred care for patients and their families for years to come.” More Metrotown projects on the horizon In Burnaby’s Metrotown, new towers are set to rise, adding to the urban cityscape in south Burnaby.
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