Coquitlam Current

March 13, 2025

Spring is around the corner, and with it come opportunities to get out in the community. This issue covers the latest street art in City Centre, opportunities to volunteer at our next Repair Café, and a new recreation program for older adults. Plus, learn more about important changes to housing and development bylaws, including multi-unit zoning and development cost charges.

Coquitlam Advances Plans for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
New Approach to Balance Housing Supply and Local Planning

Under the Province’s Bill 44, cities must update zoning bylaws to allow up to four units of housing on lots currently zoned for single-family use. In response, Coquitlam is proposing new small-scale residential zones to streamline these regulations.

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Volunteer for Repair Cafe on April 26
Lend Your Expertise to the Repair Revolution

We're looking for passionate volunteers who love to tinker with things! Join our dedicated team for Coquitlam’s next Repair Café, and you’ll get to fix bikes, electronics, furniture, and much more.

Help your neighbours, make new connections, and contribute to the circular economy. Applications are open, so register quickly!

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Changes to Support Community Growth
Coquitlam Proposes Updates to Development Cost Charges

Every two years, the City updates its development cost charges (DCC) bylaw based on changes to development trends, land and infrastructure costs, population-growth projections and other factors. Updating the bylaw regularly helps prevent sudden fluctuations to the DCC rates. This year’s proposed update aligns with recent provincial legislation and expands the scope of eligible DCC categories.

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Two people sitting at artful blue benches.

Visit the Flora Lounge
New Street Furniture Decorates The High Street

Featuring two sculptural benches and tabletops, the Flora Lounge is the latest instalment of Coquitlam’s Streetscape Enhancement Program, bringing vibrancy to our public spaces. Stop by the west side of The High Street to sit, connect, and enjoy our local businesses.

Read on to learn about other artful Streetscapes installations on the way.

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Older adults engage in a guided fitness class, stretching in a bright community center with chairs and mats for support.

Seniors Can Move
Stay Active with Inclusive Fitness for Older Adults

Boost your strength, balance, and mobility with Seniors Can Move! This low-cost, inclusive fitness program is designed for adults 50+ and offers gentle, adapted exercises in a welcoming space. Sessions start this April at Maillardville Community Centre.

Register now via XPlor (course IDs 183335, 183334 and 183333).

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Junior Firefighters Train During Spring Break
Youth Learn Hands-On From Coquitlam Fire/Rescue

A dozen youth from School District 43 will spend spring break in a condensed version of basic firefighter training in Coquitlam’s Junior Firefighter program. Now in its seventh year, this hands-on program gives students a close-up look at the profession of firefighting through training exercises, opportunities to build camaraderie, and much more.

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Events in the City

March 18: Chaharshanbe Suri Festival
March 18-20: Spring Break Festival

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Council-in-Committee and regular Councils meetings are on March 31.

Check out upcoming Council agendas, as well as previous meeting agendas, minutes and recordings, on our website.

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We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.