An energized and activated Central Square will be be the hub of this urban neighborhood.
For those visiting on foot, via bicycle, or using a wheelchair, the experience couldn't be simpler or more seamless: a pedestrian gateway bridge soars over Lougheed Highway, connecting transit sites to the north and south sides of TriCity Central. Ample sidewalks and strategically placed elevators will be able to move people from their cars and onto walking surfaces quickly and easily, maximizing foot traffic, sites of exchange, and experiences.
As visitors pass through The Passage—the entryway from Lougheed—they arrive at TriCity Central's Retail High Street. This bustling thoroughfare will be activated with a wide array of food and beverage options, including grab-and-go breakfast and lunch all the way through some of the very best restaurants in the GVRD. We're connecting people through the love of dining and options from all of our Eats @ TriCity Central.
This site is optimized to become a regional draw for visitors of all ages. Treat the kids to an afternoon of high-tech gaming. Get your heart pumping with some action-packed rock climbing and other high-energy fun. Spark some friendly competition with a game of pool. Enjoy a drink as you cheer on your favorite team on big-screen displays. There's always something happening at TriCity Central.
The retail tenants at TriCity Central will harmonize public and private, resonating with residents, commuters, and guests. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for BC businesses, with a huge variety of flexible floorplans and ceiling heights available.
Planned for construction is a 27-storey office and boutique tower—with approximately 153 rooms—bringing with it additional separated office space and a conference centre. Centrally located, the hotel and office building opens directly onto Central Square, providing easy pedestrian access to transit and vertical circulation throughout the site.
The residential component at TriCity Central will form a core group of consumers for on-site retail like grocery, sporting goods, and beverage offerings.
On-site retail like cafés, fitness studios, and other businesses drives convenience, allowing commuters to maximize their time each day before heading home.
Thoughtful design takes advantage of proximity to the Coquitlam River in the south to create a greener environment. Embracing plant life and biophilia, this scheme brings people closer to the natural world. As visitors head north through the site, they’ll feel a transition to a denser, more urban atmosphere characterized by hospitality, retail, fitness, health and wellness, and entertainment offerings. This diversity of landscapes, surroundings, and businesses makes TriCity Central feel expansive and attractive to a wide range of residents and guests.
Leveraging the site’s natural topography, we will create a single large underground loading court at the P4 level, which will be actively managed to ensure convenient, safe vehicle maneuvers. Parking for visitors will be spread across the three higher levels: P1 to P3.
