S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
that thrive because of their proximity
to rapid transit. We took full advantage
of the development opportunities
presented by SkyTrain."
What is especially impressive about
the spectacular evolution of Burnaby's
town centres is that it has happened in
a relatively short span of time, at least
in terms of formally recognizing these
regions as urban cores. The origin of
their design standards (which took into
account everything from buildings and
services to streetscapes) was Council's
adoption of the Supplementary
Community Beneƒt Bonus Density Policy
in November of 2010, with the intent
being to enhance the livability of the city
and make each centre environmentally,
socially and economically sustainable.
More recently, in 2015, new design
standards approved by city council
"ensure that development in all town
centres incorporates attractive and
