Metrotown / EV charging
Planning EV charging in a Metrotown strata
A shared parkade needs a charging brief that connects the parking plan, the electrical assessment and the operating model. Start by identifying the first group of stalls and the people responsible for common infrastructure. Ask the provider to describe the path from a first phase to wider availability, including ongoing maintenance and billing.
The local context.
Burnaby publishes a Metrotown Downtown Plan alongside its current Official Community Plan. Check the property-specific planning position before tying an upgrade to future redevelopment.
- Separate residential, visitor and commercial parking arrangements where the property contains more than one use.
- Identify the electrical room and who can authorize assessment of shared equipment.
- Place the charging project alongside any other planned electrical work in the council timetable.
Questions for your ev charging provider.
- Ask for the electrical assessment and installation scope as clear deliverables.
- Compare ongoing software, maintenance and billing costs.
- Confirm how the proposed design accommodates future charging demand.
Common planning questions.
What parking information should council collect?
Collect the parking plan, stall allocation, current requests and a target for future participation. Record any accessible or visitor spaces that the proposal may affect.
How do we compare charging proposals?
Use a common scope for the first phase and future expansion. Compare electrical work, equipment, ownership, ongoing software fees, maintenance and the process for adding more users.
Keep planning.
Local references
- City of Burnaby: community plans Checked 2026-09-26.
Local context comes from the references above. Project checklists are Booked Intros editorial guidance; confirm the scope and requirements with your provider. How our guides are prepared.
Your next step
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