Park Expansion in Port Moody Key Topics: Development, Density, and Public Space During a recent Town Hall focused on park expansion and community development in Port Moody, local residents and city officials engaged in a dialogue about the city's future growth and its impact on public amenities like Rocky Point Park.

Public Comments – Steve Milani (on behalf of residents): Population Growth: The original 2041 Plan has now evolved into a 2050 Plan, with projections estimating the population will double to 72,000 residents. Development Framework Passed: Council recently approved a new development framework (potentially related to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan), allowing for 14 new towers, some up to 40 storeys tall. City Centre Projects: Five towers already approved, bringing in approximately 5,000 new residents. Development includes an overpass over Spring Street to access Rocky Point Park. Concerns raised over the city's responsibility for maintaining elevators in this overpass, particularly given there is already an accessible overpass just two blocks away. Adjacent Developments: Coronation Park development in Coquitlam (bordering Port Moody) includes six towers. Residents from these developments will likely use Port Moody park space, increasing demand. Flavelle Mill site has shifted from industrial use to high-density residential, with 12 additional towers proposed. Community members urged the city to advocate for additional parkland to accompany this transformation. Parking & Transit Concerns: Requests for one parking space per unit to avoid overwhelming existing residential areas. Concerns voiced about building around a transit system that is already over capacity, citing issues seen in New Westminster and Surrey.

City Presentation – Ding Yu, Parks Planning Project Manager Ding Yu from the City of Port Moody's Parks Planning team gave a presentation outlining the city’s current and future strategies for expanding and maintaining park space in response to growth. (Additional details from Ding Yu’s presentation can be added here if available.)