Housing Options & Responsible Growth

Young people should have a realistic opportunity to build their future in Port Coquitlam. Families should be able to put down roots here, and longtime residents who have contributed to our community for decades should have housing choices that allow them to downsize and remain in the city they love.

I will advocate for:

• A wider range of housing options for young people, families and seniors
• Missing-middle housing that fits appropriately within existing neighbourhoods
• Affordable and non-market housing created in partnership with senior governments, non-profit organizations and responsible developers
• Housing options that allow seniors to downsize while remaining close to family, friends and familiar services
• Measures that consider the effects of redevelopment on existing tenants and neighbourhood residents
• Growth that is appropriately located and supported by infrastructure, transportation, parks and community amenities
• Clear information for residents about how proposed development will affect their neighbourhoods

Getting the Basics Right

Responsible growth means more than deciding where new housing should be built. Growth must not outpace the core services and infrastructure that residents depend on.

New development must be supported by roads, sidewalks, drainage, water and sewer systems, emergency services, parks, playgrounds and community facilities.

Garbage and recycling collection, clean water, sewer services, road maintenance, snow and ice response, neighbourhood safety and other everyday services must keep pace with a growing population.

Housing That Keeps Seniors in PoCo

Seniors should be able to downsize without having to leave Port Coquitlam. Moving to a smaller, more manageable home should allow people to remain close to family, friends and the community they have helped build.

I will advocate for developments designed with seniors in mind, including accessible rental and ownership options, practical layouts and shared spaces that encourage connection. Affordability matters—downsizing needs to make financial sense as well.

Our downtown core should be a priority, allowing seniors to live within easy reach of shops, services, transit and community activities.

The goal is to give seniors more choice to live independently, stay connected and remain in PoCo as their needs change.

Inclusive Living

Adults with developmental disabilities should have the opportunity to move out of their parents’ homes, build independence and remain part of their community with the support they need. As parents age, knowing their adult children have a safe, stable place to live becomes especially important.

I will explore requiring suitable new condo developments in Port Coquitlam to include three- or four-bedroom homes for nonprofit societies to operate for adults with developmental disabilities. These homes would be integrated into the wider residential community. Planning would involve adults with disabilities, their families, societies, developers and Community Living BC to ensure the arrangements reflect residents’ choices, are affordable and have ongoing support funding.

Supportive Housing & Community Partnerships

People living with mental illness or disabilities should be able to find a safe, affordable home in Port Coquitlam, close to family, friends and the services they rely on.

I will support partnerships with New View Society and other nonprofit housing providers to help make that possible. I will advocate for priority review of nonprofit housing applications, clear timelines and parking requirements that reflect residents’ actual needs and access to transit.

The City should work with housing providers early to resolve questions about funding, long-term operations and resident support. Neighbours deserve thoughtful answers to their concerns, and people waiting for housing deserve a process that moves forward.