A 50,000-square-foot bike facility is being planned for the Concord Metrotown, a three-tower development in Burnaby. Concord Pacific says it will be the world’s largest and most comprehensive bike amenity ever planned for a condo development.

“Amenities like this not only support sustainable commuting, they foster healthy micro communities within the development and encourage residents to get outside and take advantage of the outdoors together.  Significant biking infrastructure and accessibility will be an important piece of all our next generation communities,” said Peter Webb, Senior Vice-President, Concord Pacific Developments Inc.

The facility will feature a gear room, indoor bike loop, spin studio, two bike lounges, a washing bay and change and shower facilities with massive skylights bringing in nature from above.

As well, the development will include secure storage for 1,500 bicycles and premium storage featuring closed partition walls for added privacy and security, interlocking wall panel system for efficient storage solutions and electrical outlet for E-bike charging.

“We wanted to create a welcoming space that fostered a sense of community that encouraged human interaction and connection – something inspired by the Burnaby biking community itself, and something that was much needed after the pandemic,” said Olivia Lam, principal, LIV Design.

“We were able to work with landscaping and architecture to allow as much natural lighting as possible into the space underneath the park. Not only that, it allowed us to manage nuances like lighting temperature against the chosen materials to evoke a warm and inviting space.”

The project is located on the site of the former Sears department store in Metropolis at Metrotown and will include B.C.’s tallest tower. The entire project is expected to reach completion by 2025.

IBI Group is the prime consultant responsible for the master plan and rezoning and is the architect for the first three towers and podium.