Burnaby - Pandora Street - Stratford Gardens

Rendering of a modern apartment complex with green landscaping, wide sidewalks, and pedestrians in an urban setting.


Overview

The redevelopment of Stratford Gardens at 6005 Pandora Street in Burnaby is moving forward. BC Housing aims to replace 126 aging homes with high-quality modern rental homes for seniors, adults and those living with disabilities.

This project will add new efficiently designed rental apartments that will fit well within the surrounding neighbourhood. To serve a broader mix of working families and residents in Burnaby, we are adding new rental homes at market and near-market rents. We also plan to welcome an on-site childcare facility in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care (MECC).

The construction is planned in phases to minimize the number of existing residents who will need to temporarily move to allow new construction on-site. Four new buildings are proposed for this site. Through the City of Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan review, there is an opportunity for the community to consider an increase in permitted height of up to 6 storeys across the site. Additional height will support the delivery of added secured rental housing and other community benefits that will serve the community for generations to come.

Redevelopment Updates

The planning and approval process will take time as we work closely with the City of Burnaby. BC Housing will work with each resident to make sure their housing needs are secured throughout this process.

Plans for the redevelopment include:

  • Replacement of 126 Rent-Geared-to-Income homes
  • Additional purpose-built affordable rental homes to serve a broad mix of seniors, couples, individuals, and families in Burnaby which will be provided at market and near-market rents
  • Improved landscaping, street trees, and public realm around the development
  • Parking, recycling and waste management removed from the street level, improving overlook for our neighbours
  • Amenity courtyard
  • Childcare facility accessible to everyone in the community

Guiding Principles for Housing Transitions for Residents

BC Housing is committed to protecting residents from the impacts of redevelopment in the following ways:

  • Safe and secure housing for the current Stratford Gardens residents will continue to be of high-priority for BC Housing
  • We will work with each tenant to make sure they have access to secure housing and that their individual needs are met throughout planning and redevelopment
  • A tenant support worker will be available to provide support before and during the moving process for those tenants who will be required to temporarily relocate
  • Tenants who are required to temporarily relocate will be supported financially with their moving costs by BC Housing

Community Engagement

Residents of Stratford Gardens are our priority, and BC Housing has been actively engaging with this community about our redevelopment plans since the start of the project. We are committed to regular and ongoing communications with those who live on-site. Regular drop-in sessions and informational meetings are held to keep Stratford Gardens residents informed.

In 2021, a survey was conducted to gather feedback from neighbours. Neighbours were also invited to learn more and share their thoughts at a virtual neighbourhood open house.

In Spring 2025, BC Housing is responding to the proposed Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan update with a revised concept for redevelopment at Stratford Gardens. The Burnaby 2050 plan provides an opportunity to deliver more community benefits for future residents and the surrounding community. More information can be found at: Burnaby's Official Community Plan Project | City of Burnaby

A public open house will be hosted on April 16th (details under Upcoming Community Engagement). This will be a chance for BC Housing to share the range of long-term community benefits this redeveloped site will offer. The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the new Development Concept. More information will be shared on this page as details are confirmed.

What is the Provincial Redevelopment Program?

The B.C. government’s housing strategy is designed to help those in greatest need obtain safe and affordable housing.

A key part of the strategy includes redeveloping provincially owned properties with aging buildings on underutilized land. This strengthens and protects affordable housing and allows us to:

  • Replace old homes with new ones
  • Integrate more affordable housing into communities
  • Address gaps in housing options for a variety of income levels
  • Provide environmentally sustainable housing

BC Housing works with local governments and community organizations on these projects.

Questions?

Please reach out to Community Relations: communityrelations@bchousing.org.


Overview

The redevelopment of Stratford Gardens at 6005 Pandora Street in Burnaby is moving forward. BC Housing aims to replace 126 aging homes with high-quality modern rental homes for seniors, adults and those living with disabilities.

This project will add new efficiently designed rental apartments that will fit well within the surrounding neighbourhood. To serve a broader mix of working families and residents in Burnaby, we are adding new rental homes at market and near-market rents. We also plan to welcome an on-site childcare facility in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care (MECC).

The construction is planned in phases to minimize the number of existing residents who will need to temporarily move to allow new construction on-site. Four new buildings are proposed for this site. Through the City of Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan review, there is an opportunity for the community to consider an increase in permitted height of up to 6 storeys across the site. Additional height will support the delivery of added secured rental housing and other community benefits that will serve the community for generations to come.

Redevelopment Updates

The planning and approval process will take time as we work closely with the City of Burnaby. BC Housing will work with each resident to make sure their housing needs are secured throughout this process.

Plans for the redevelopment include:

  • Replacement of 126 Rent-Geared-to-Income homes
  • Additional purpose-built affordable rental homes to serve a broad mix of seniors, couples, individuals, and families in Burnaby which will be provided at market and near-market rents
  • Improved landscaping, street trees, and public realm around the development
  • Parking, recycling and waste management removed from the street level, improving overlook for our neighbours
  • Amenity courtyard
  • Childcare facility accessible to everyone in the community

Guiding Principles for Housing Transitions for Residents

BC Housing is committed to protecting residents from the impacts of redevelopment in the following ways:

  • Safe and secure housing for the current Stratford Gardens residents will continue to be of high-priority for BC Housing
  • We will work with each tenant to make sure they have access to secure housing and that their individual needs are met throughout planning and redevelopment
  • A tenant support worker will be available to provide support before and during the moving process for those tenants who will be required to temporarily relocate
  • Tenants who are required to temporarily relocate will be supported financially with their moving costs by BC Housing

Community Engagement

Residents of Stratford Gardens are our priority, and BC Housing has been actively engaging with this community about our redevelopment plans since the start of the project. We are committed to regular and ongoing communications with those who live on-site. Regular drop-in sessions and informational meetings are held to keep Stratford Gardens residents informed.

In 2021, a survey was conducted to gather feedback from neighbours. Neighbours were also invited to learn more and share their thoughts at a virtual neighbourhood open house.

In Spring 2025, BC Housing is responding to the proposed Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan update with a revised concept for redevelopment at Stratford Gardens. The Burnaby 2050 plan provides an opportunity to deliver more community benefits for future residents and the surrounding community. More information can be found at: Burnaby's Official Community Plan Project | City of Burnaby

A public open house will be hosted on April 16th (details under Upcoming Community Engagement). This will be a chance for BC Housing to share the range of long-term community benefits this redeveloped site will offer. The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the new Development Concept. More information will be shared on this page as details are confirmed.

What is the Provincial Redevelopment Program?

The B.C. government’s housing strategy is designed to help those in greatest need obtain safe and affordable housing.

A key part of the strategy includes redeveloping provincially owned properties with aging buildings on underutilized land. This strengthens and protects affordable housing and allows us to:

  • Replace old homes with new ones
  • Integrate more affordable housing into communities
  • Address gaps in housing options for a variety of income levels
  • Provide environmentally sustainable housing

BC Housing works with local governments and community organizations on these projects.

Questions?

Please reach out to Community Relations: communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Page last updated: 15 Apr 2025, 02:08 PM