A public hearing has been scheduled for next Tuesday that could reshape one of North Vancouver’s most familiar commercial corners.
The District of North Vancouver will hear public input on a proposed redevelopment of the Lynn Valley Mall and Draycott Gardens sites at 7 pm on April 14, 2026, at municipal hall. The 1246-1268 Lynn Valley Road is currently occupied by Lynn Valley Mall, a one- and two-storey commercial centre.
The 3050-3174 Baird Road is currently occupied by Draycott Gardens, a 32-unit rental townhouse complex built in 1972.
Polygon Development is proposing to replace the one- and two-storey commercial mall at 1246–1268 Lynn Valley Road and the 32-unit rental townhouse complex at 3050–3174 Baird Road with four six-storey buildings containing 397 residential units and 2,330 square metres of commercial space.
Two underground parking levels would accommodate approximately 481 vehicles and 783 bicycles.
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The rezoning would be significant as the Lynn Valley Mall portion of the site would shift from its current General Commercial designation to a new Comprehensive Development Zone, while the Draycott Gardens lands would be split between Natural Parkland and the same new zone.
Land use designations across the site would move toward medium-density residential and commercial-residential mixed-use categories.
The project has been in the works for some time. A detailed application arrived at the District in July 2025, followed by both virtual and in-person public information meetings that fall. A revised application was submitted in January 2026, and the first reading at Council was set for March 16.
The development includes several community-facing commitments. The road dedications along Lynn Valley Road and Baird Road would enable new bike lanes and sidewalk improvements. Current Draycott Gardens tenants — residents of the 1972-built complex that would be demolished — would have first right of refusal to move into a new market rental building at their existing monthly rent. That building is to be completed before Phase 2 construction begins.
The site sits at a busy node in Lynn Valley, bordered to the east by a Petro-Canada station, to the south by Lynn Valley Village and the public library, and to the west by a mix of multi-family developments and single-family homes.
According to the notice, residents may attend the April 14 hearing in person or participate online. The hearing will consider Official Community Plan amendments and Zoning Bylaw amendments. Those wishing to speak should check the District’s website for participation details.
Lynn Valley is abreast too congested. What kind of infrastructure do you propose to have in place for green space, playgrounds, traffic, etc.? Thus used to be a great place to raise a family but it’s almost impossible to get where you need to go in the car. School, work, after school lessons, dental or doctor appointments. Traffic is grid locked at times. More development, more people, more cars?
As a nearby resident, I appreciate the coverage of the proposed Lynn Valley Mall and Draycott Gardens redevelopment. While the project description and process are clear, many neighbours remain concerned that some key issues have not been fully addressed ahead of the April 14 public hearing.
Since the proposal moved to hearing, additional technical information was released by the District only days beforehand, leaving little time for residents to review or respond. Importantly, that new material does not change the core elements of the proposal—four six‑storey buildings and a single access strategy affecting nearby residential streets.
Much of the ongoing concern relates to traffic and safety on Baird and Ross Roads, which already experience congestion, school‑related pedestrian activity, and regional spillover when Highway 1 backs up. Residents also continue to question whether reliance on older traffic studies and policy compliance adequately reflects day‑to‑day conditions, cumulative impacts, and emergency access reliability.
These issues are likely to be raised in detail at the public hearing and are worth considering alongside the broader policy context and housing goals.