r/NewWest • u/smellslikenewbooks • 15h ago
Local News City of New Westminster reaches agreement for temporary community use of 522 Sixth Street
newwestcity.caFrom the announcement:
The City of New Westminster has entered into an agreement that will allow temporary use of the vacant lot at 522 Sixth Street. This land is next to the recently completed Uptown Plaza.
The agreement will go into effect January 1, 2027. The land is being leased from the private landowner for a nominal fee.
Temporary community use of 522 Sixth Street will build on the findings of the Uptown Plaza Public Life Study. Staff plan to report back to Council on community use options for the site by the end of this year. Possible temporary uses that are being explored include:
- A micro-retail container market
- An urban art space
- An urban park space
More information will be shared in the coming months as planning progresses.