The Beedie Group has come a long way since it purchased the Fraser Mills site with a vision for a sustainable riverfront community. Our project team has worked since 2005 on technical due diligence, market research, community consultation and site planning work to gather the information necessary to amend the Official Community Plan.

Here is a summary of our past process:

Beedie Purchases Site

December 2004

The Beedie Group acquires the site from International Forest Products.

Draft Proposal Submitted

February 2005

An initial mixed-use proposal is submitted to the City of Coquitlam.

Concept Plan Refinements

Spring 2005

The Beedie Group continues to work with Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden Architects + Urbanistes on a mixed-use concept for the site, including residential, commercial and industrial after receiving initial staff and council comments.

Community Open House

June 2005

Public Open House at Place des Arts. An Official Community Plan Amendment is applied for.

City Consultation Process

August – December 2005

City of Coquitlam starts a consultation process with all stakeholders.

Council Direction

January 2006

City of Coquitlam Council allows the Beedie Group the opportunity to undertake further research and make amendments to the plan which address the issues raised by Council in early January.

Beedie Visioning Workshop

May 2006

The Project Team holds a visioning session to improve the plan, adding a stronger heritage component, more intense industrial land usage, and an institutional partner.

Research + Refinements

June – September 2006

Research is conducted surrounding employment and housing projections in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and the potential impacts of the Fraser Mills Proposal.

Meetings with City Staff

November 2006

The Beedie Groups meets with City of Coquitlam staff members to discuss the new proposal and explain the research findings.

Approval in Principle

December 2006

City of Coquitlam Council supports the project in principle, and directs City staff to bring forward an Official Community Plan amendment for the public's consideration.

Public Open House #1: Vision + Framework

February 2007

A public Open House is held at Millside School to discuss the proposed amendments to the OCP.

OCP Amendment Approved

March 2007

After a Public Hearing, the City of Coquitlam approves an OCP Amendment bylaw, redesignating the Fraser Mills site "Waterfront Village Centre" and permitting a mix of land uses.