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Vancouver, BC

East Fraser Lands Community Centre

The facility plan for the East Fraser Lands Community Centre outlines a multi-functional space designed to serve the emerging riverfront community.

The City of Vancouver retained Inform Planning to deliver a needs assessment and functional program for the East Fraser Lands Community Centre and childcare facility. Working as part of an integrated consulting team, Inform Planning developed a vision for a centralized hub that promotes recreation, wellness, childcare, and social engagement, enhancing the quality of life for residents in this growing community.

Key Features of the Plan

The proposed community centre includes: 

  • Flexible multi-purpose rooms for a variety of activities.
  • A fitness centre and gymnasium to support athletics and wellness.
  • Activity spaces, including an arts and crafts room and a dedicated youth centre.

In addition, the plan accommodates a potential childcare facility for 74 children across various age groups, addressing the diverse needs of the community.

  • Client

    City of Vancouver

  • Location

    Vancouver, BC

  • Year

    2022

  • Services

    Preliminary Research/Data Collection

    Space Needs Assessment

    Interactive Meetings, Planning Sessions and workshops with City staff

    Functional Programming and Room Requirements

    Support Space Requirements

    Room Data Sheets/Conceptual Room layouts

    Functional Concepts

    Security Concepts

    Barrier Free Concepts

    Sustainability Concepts

    Mechanical and Electrical Concepts

    Future Expansion Concepts

Rendering by HCMA Architecture
Rendering by HCMA Architecture
Rendering by HCMA Architecture

A Collaborative Process

The functional programming process was guided by a series of workshops with the City’s Working Group, which included representatives from Real Estate and Facilities Management, Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability, Social Planning, and the Park Board. 

The new Community Centre is envisioned as a signature public building, anchoring the retail high street along the waterfront in the East Fraser Lands neighbourhood. 



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