Plans, Reports, and Publications

The integral role public art plays in developing quality of place and designing space was highlighted in Port Moody’s Arts and Culture Master Plan with a strategic objective and goal to “Enhance Public Spaces Through Arts and Culture” via the expansion of public art and utilization of public spaces as venues for arts and culture activities. The Art in Public Spaces Master Plan builds on this concept and recognizes the growing multiplicity of public art and the various ways in which it can be integrated into the public realm utilizing a myriad of temporary, permanent, kinetic, and stationary elements.

The Art in Public Spaces Master Plan will serve as a roadmap for City staff and the community to develop and maintain art in public spaces. It outlines the future direction, philosophy, policies, priorities, and actions for the City of Port Moody and partners relating to public art by:

• Identifying potential opportunities for public art in Port Moody;
• Linking with other key planning initiatives, bylaws and policies;
• Outlining governance, funding and operational policies and procedures for implementing a public art program; and
• Providing a broad guiding and working document with a funding strategy.

The Art in Public Spaces Master Plan will ultimately strengthen public art in Port Moody and build on the City’s brand of City of the Arts.

The Art in Public Spaces Master Plan is supported by research included in the Planning Context Report.

The Arts and Culture Master Plan defines a vision and identifies actions to help guide the development of arts and culture resources and activities in the city for the next 10 years. Our goal is to become a place that supports and encourages cultural and artistic expression. We will do this by being a city:

• where arts and culture are integrated across all areas of City planning and decision-making
• that is recognized nationally as a destination for artists, tourists, and new residents known for its creative atmosphere, beautiful cityscape, and collaborative environment
• where cultural opportunities, resources, and activities are accessible to residents of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, and economic circumstances across all parts of the community
• that brings continuous innovation to the development of its arts and culture assets and environment
• where arts and culture are drivers in creating the quality of life and quality of place that attracts a talented workforce and new investment opportunities
• where arts and culture, and creative enterprises, become drivers in growing and diversifying the local economy

Technical report

The Arts and Culture Technical Report supports the Arts and Culture Master Plan. It contains select background research that underpins the recommendations and findings within the master plan.

The Council Strategic Plan sets out the goals and vision of Council during their term in office. Council has identified the following strategic priorities:

• Sustainable Core Services

• Healthy Community Development 

• Resilient Natural Environment 

• Vibrant and Prosperous Community

The Old Orchard Park Master Plan, endorsed by City Council in 2024, will guide park infrastructure enhancements over a three-to five-year period. It is a strategic, living document that articulates a vision for the park, highlights priorities and long-term aspirations, and sets out a clear implementation plan. 

Port Moody’s Parkland Strategy, endorsed by Council in June 2025, provides a long-term framework to guide the planning, acquisition, enhancement, and connectivity of parkland through 2050. The Strategy includes a vision and guiding principles, a comprehensive assessment of parkland services, neighbourhood overviews, and city-wide strategies that will help the City meet the needs of current and future residents. 

To support finalization and implementation of the strategy, the City hosted a Mayor’s Town Hall and Community Dialogue on May 12, 2025. The purpose of this event was to explore the goals laid out in the draft strategy and consider specific conditions and needs for Moody Centre. Participants posed questions to City staff – read the questions and answers. Input received from attendees was considered as staff refined the draft strategy, and it will be considered during the strategy’s implementation. Additional public engagement activities were conducted in 2023 and 2024. Visit engage.portmoody.ca to find out what we heard from the community.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan, endorsed by Council in 2015, is a 10-year framework to guide City staff and Council on the development and enhancement of city-wide parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities, and the delivery of services to best meet the needs of the community. It is an overarching plan for the community – the Old Orchard Park and Rocky Point Park master plans fall underneath it. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is scheduled to be updated in 2026/27.

The Rocky Point Park Master Plan, endorsed by City Council in 2024, is a framework for future planning and decision-making around park facilities, trails, and open spaces. It is a strategic, living document that articulates a vision for the park, highlights priorities and long-term aspirations, and sets out a clear implementation plan. The Rocky Point Park Master Plan will guide the planning and design of new park features as well as upgrades to existing infrastructure based on community needs with a 10-year outlook. This Master Plan is a forward-looking document, designed to initiate conversations that consider a vision extending beyond the 10-year time frame.

The Master Transportation Plan guides the City's investment in transportation over the next 20 years. The plan focuses on improving Port Moody's road network, and providing better options for walking, cycling, and using transit. Our transportation goals include:

• ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within Port Moody and the surrounding area
• enhancing streetscapes to promote vibrancy and social interactions through the movement of people
• providing support systems to enhance opportunities for walking, cycling, and using transit

Check out our Master Transportation Plan Summary for a condensed version of the plan.

Master Transportation Plan maps

Within the Master Transportation Plan there are a series of maps to help illustrate some of the recommendations:

• Map 1: Transit Oriented Communities
• Map 2: Pedestrian Plan
• Map 3: Long Term Bicycle Network
• Map 4: Transit Strategy
• Map 5: Future Road Classifications
• Map 6: Intersection improvements
• Map 7: Goods Movement Network

Master Transportation Plan discussion papers

Review the Master Transportation Plan discussion papers that were released prior to the official plan:

• Discussion Paper 1: Setting the Context
• Discussion Paper 2: Future Directions
• Discussion Paper 3: Transportation Possibilities