C I T Y O F B U R N A B Y
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
with the goals of Social Sustainability's
Learning for Life priority, Burnaby Literacy
Now has implemented tutoring programs
to improve the literacy skills of adults with
low levels literacy.
Also, under Meeting Basic Needs, the
City, in partnership with Fraser Health
and the Burnaby School District, adopted
formal Terms of Reference for a Healthier
Community Partnership, in January
2014.ŸThe three organizations will
align e•orts to monitor the health
status of Burnaby residents and address
health priorities.
Other outcomes include the City
amending its adaptable housing policy
to require developments in all areas of
Burnaby to supply 20 per cent of single-
level units as adaptable in new market and
non-market, multi-family developments; the
City becoming a member of the Canadian
Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism
and Discrimination; and an audit of
pedestrian routes that has resulted in design
changes and infrastructure improvements
to create a more accessible environment for
people of all ages and abilities.
"Because our plans are always
developed in consultation with our
community, we know that their outcomes
will be embraced by the citizens and
businesses that call Burnaby home," says
Mayor Corrigan. "Over time, Burnaby is
realizing the vision of its people."
It could be argued that Burnaby's
unrelenting focus on sustainability has,
over the years, inltrated the public psyche
to the degree that any activity has at least
some aspect of improving livability. Take
infrastructure growth: more often than
not, it enhances social benets in addition
to adding new buildings to the skyline.
The current Metrotown redevelopment,
for example, includes several non-prot
o¢ce spaces and resource centre projects,
courtesy of Polygon Homes, Bosa and
other developers.
New Polygon and Intercorp residences in
Metrotown are helping to shape Burnaby's
It should be
emphasized that the
redevelopment and
enhancement in Burnaby
doesn't as much mean
doing away with
something substandard
as it does adding to the
well-established elements
that give Burnaby its
distinct character and
lifestyle appeal
The iconic Kamui Mintara (Play-
ground of the Gods) sculptures
located on Burnaby Mountain are
certainly a sight to behold
