Development in Mission

Fast-Growing Community • West Coast Express • Expanding Neighbourhood Plans

Mission is rapidly evolving into one of the most promising development markets in the Fraser Valley. With its scenic setting, growing population, expanding transit links, and significant new neighbourhood planning, Mission is transitioning from a primarily single-family community into a diverse, modern, and strategically planned city.

Major infrastructure projects—most notably the Highway 1 widening, new interchanges, and West Coast Express network—are strengthening Mission’s long-term appeal for commuters, homebuyers, and developers.

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NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS

A Market Defined by Opportunity, Affordability & Transformation

Mission stands out for offering:

  • More affordable development land compared to neighbouring valley cities
  • A fast-growing population seeking townhomes, condos, and modern housing forms
  • Multiple large, undeveloped neighbourhood plan areas
  • A welcoming and proactive municipal approach to new development
  • Strong demand from families and first-time buyers priced out of Langley, Maple Ridge, and Abbotsford

This combination creates a rare upside market with strong present-day demand and massive long-term potential.

Key Growth Areas: Cedar Valley • Downtown Mission • Mission West & Silverdale

Cedar Valley: The Heart of Mission’s Residential Expansion

Cedar Valley is one of the largest and most active development areas in the Fraser Valley, shaped by multiple phases of the Cedar Valley Comprehensive Development Plan.

What’s Driving Cedar Valley’s Growth

  • Massive supply of future residential land
  • Strong demand for townhomes, single-family, and low-rise product
  • New schools, parks, trails, and community amenities
  • Predictable phasing of development & infrastructure servicing
  • A planning framework that encourages smart, compact neighbourhoods

Cedar Valley is ideal for builders and developers looking for multi-year pipelines and large master-planned opportunities.

Downtown Mission: Transit-Oriented Revitalization

Downtown Mission is undergoing a steady transformation, anchored by:

  • West Coast Express Station with direct rail access to Waterfront Station
  • New shops, cafes, and walkable public spaces
  • OCP-supported density for mixed-use and low-rise residential
  • Civic improvements and beautification plans

As Mission continues to expand its urban core, Downtown is becoming a strategic location for mixed-use, rental, and condo projects near transit.

Mission West & Silverdale: Massive Long-Term Potential

Silverdale and Mission West represent some of the largest undeveloped future neighbourhoods in the entire Fraser Valley.

Silverdale Highlights

  • Long-term master-planned potential for tens of thousands of future homes
  • Early-stage planning with major national builders already active
  • Environmental, servicing, and hillside planning guiding future growth

Mission West Highlights

  • Major new neighbourhood areas outlined in long-term planning studies
  • Opportunities for future multi-phase development
  • Early land banking interest from investors and developers

While these areas represent multi-decade growth, they offer some of the Fraser Valley’s most significant long-term upside.

Mission’s OCP: Planning for Smart, Phased Growth

Mission’s Official Community Plan supports:

  • Compact neighbourhoods with diverse housing
  • Transit-oriented development near the West Coast Express
  • Large-scale new neighbourhoods in Cedar Valley & Silverdale
  • Employment growth and commercial expansion
  • Environmental protection and trail networks

This OCP provides clarity for both short-term and long-term development, making Mission one of the Valley’s more predictable planning environments.

Transit & Infrastructure: A Major Demand Catalyst

Mission benefits from ongoing and planned transportation upgrades:

  • West Coast Express commuter rail
  • Highway 1 expansion improving travel times
  • Proposed rapid transit connections to Abbotsford in future planning
  • Upgrades to key corridors like Lougheed Highway & 7th Avenue

As commuting becomes faster and more efficient, Mission’s popularity among Vancouver and Tri-Cities workers is expected to grow.

Why Mission Is a Strategic Market for Developers & Investors

Mission offers a combination of advantages rarely found elsewhere in the region:

  • Some of the most affordable development land in Metro & Fraser Valley
  • Large-scale master plan areas offering long-term opportunity
  • Strong demand for both pre-sale and resale housing
  • A forward-thinking OCP with clear neighbourhood plans
  • A city actively preparing for substantial population growth

Whether you’re evaluating short-term urban sites or long-term land banking, Mission delivers both immediate opportunity and future scalability.

Work With a Team That Knows Mission’s Development Landscape

The Pontaletta Group provides expertise in:

  • Residential & mixed-use development land
  • OCP interpretation & neighbourhood planning strategy
  • Cedar Valley phases & long-term servicing considerations
  • Pricing trends, absorption data & builder demand
  • Off-market development opportunities & assemblies

Our team helps developers, investors, and landowners navigate Mission’s evolving landscape with clarity, precision, and proven market insight.

Ready to Explore Development Opportunities in Mission?

Connect with The Pontaletta Group to:

  • Review your property’s OCP & zoning
  • Identify assembly and redevelopment potential
  • Understand long-term planning impacts
  • Access both listed & off-market development lands
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