Council Approves Recommendation to Open Application Process
Maple Ridge, B.C., – December 19, 2025 – Maple Ridge City Council has taken an important step toward implementing long-term, transit-oriented growth along Lougheed Highway by granting second reading of the proposed updated Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan.
At its December 9, 2025 Council Meeting, Council forwarded the Official Community Plan bylaw amendments to a Public Hearing which will be scheduled for January 20, 2026, and approved a recommendation directing staff to begin accepting and processing new development applications and pre-application requests within the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area.
“Advancing the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan is an important milestone in shaping a more diversified, thriving economy, and connected, liveable community,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “The plan sets a clear, long-term vision for stronger local employment and economic opportunities, transit-oriented development, a greater mix of housing, and complete, walkable neighbourhoods.”
Proposed Updated Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan
The Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide future growth along one of Maple Ridge’s most significant transportation corridors. The plan supports transit-oriented development focused on the neighbourhood around four future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations planned at 203 Street, 207 Street, Laity Street, and 216 Street as part of TransLink’s Langley–Haney Place BRT Line.
The updated plan includes:
• The areas around BRT stations as mixed-use employment and housing
• The West Ridge Greenway to better connect residents with nature
• Active transportation infrastructure
• Housing options for diverse needs
• Safe, inclusive, and vibrant neighbourhoods
The plan also supports a range of employment and economic uses, including offices, hotels, conference centres, and tourism-related development.
Supporting Growth Near Transit
The updated Area Plan introduces revised guiding principles, land use policies, and designations that focus growth primarily near future BRT stations. These station areas are envisioned as mixed-use employment hubs, providing new housing, employment opportunities, and services and amenities within walking distance of rapid transit.
Additional policies address key City priorities, including:
• The West Ridge Greenway, enhancing green space and sustainable mobility
• Urban forestry and tree canopy expansion
• Climate action and resilience
• Mobility, arts, and culture
Updated Development Permit Area Guidelines will ensure new development contributes to a high-quality urban environment, with buildings and site designs that prioritize people, active transportation, and attractive streetscapes. Details on land use designations, applicable policies, design guidelines, and the application process are available at MapleRidge.ca/LTCAP.
Shaped by Community Engagement
The updated Area Plan reflects extensive public engagement from spring 2025, including open houses, a survey, mailed notices, digital outreach, and pop-up events. Over 200 attended open houses and 349 surveys generated more than 900 comments. Feedback showed support for long-term planning, improved access to local jobs, shops, and services near transit, balancing growth with livability.
Next Steps
The Public Hearing on January 20, 2026 will provide residents, property owners, and interest holders an opportunity to share feedback directly with Council before the bylaw is considered for third reading and adoption. For more information, visit Engage.MapleRidge.ca/LTCAP.
Lougheed Transit Corridor
The Lougheed Transit Corridor extends from Maple Ridge’s western boundary to the Town Centre at 221 Street along Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road. As a gateway to Maple Ridge and the city’s Town Centre, this area has been identified as a regionally significant Major Transit Growth Corridor in Metro 2050, Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy.
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