The Columbia Square redevelopment at 88 Tenth Street, New Westminster, is a transformative mixed-use project that plays a pivotal role in revitalizing the city’s downtown core. Strategically located adjacent to the New Westminster SkyTrain Station, the development capitalizes on its highly transit-accessible setting to support a dense, vibrant, and walkable urban environment. By integrating residential, commercial, and public realm components, Columbia Square serves as a catalyst for long-term urban renewal, advancing the City’s objectives for sustainable growth, housing diversity and affordability, and economic vitality, while reinforcing downtown as a key regional destination.

The redevelopment emphasizes transit-oriented development, active transportation, and a predominantly car-free ground plane to enhance pedestrian connectivity and the overall public experience. A thoughtfully designed public realm network—comprising a central plaza, pedestrian mews, and rooftop gardens—supports place-making, social interaction, and cultural expression, with Indigenous engagement and storytelling integrated into public art and wayfinding elements.