🌆 Langley 2040 Plan: What It Means for Langley Real Estate, Preconstruction, and the Future of the Township

The Langley 2040 Plan is officially reshaping how the Township of Langley will grow over the next decade and a half. Whether you are tracking new development in Langley, eyeing preconstruction projects, or curious how Langley SkyTrain, Highway 1, and 200th Street traffic will change, this plan impacts everyone.

Langley is already one of BC’s fastest growing communities, and the new vision for Willoughby, Brookswood, Latimer, Fernridge, Walnut Grove, and Langley City outlines exactly how the region will evolve into a major hub for families, commuters, businesses, and investors.

🚆 SkyTrain to Langley: The Heart of the 2040 Plan

A huge part of the Langley 2040 Plan revolves around the arrival of SkyTrain to Langley. The future extension from Surrey to 203 Street in Langley City is expected to transform nearby neighbourhoods including:

• Willowbrook

• Langley City Core

• Nicholas Parkway areas

• Willoughby and Yorkson

• Latimer Village

• Carvolth Exchange corridor

SkyTrain has proven in Brentwood, Metrotown, and Surrey Central that transit driven development leads to strong long term property growth. Langley is next. This is why search volume for Langley preconstruction condos, Langley townhomes, and mixed use towers continues to rise.

🏙️ New Development in Langley: The Growth of Willoughby and Latimer

The Township of Langley has officially highlighted Willoughby as the central growth area. The 2040 plan includes:

• Higher density housing

• New parks and schools

• Expanded road networks

• Walkable retail spaces

• Transit oriented communities

If you have driven down 200th Street recently, you already see the change. New Langley preconstruction projects, commercial plazas, and mid rise buildings fill the area around Latimer Village and Yorkson.

The restaurant scene is also expanding. Popular and highly searched places like OEB Breakfast, King Taps Langley, S&L Steakhouse, Blacksmith Bakery, H Mart, La Ruota Pizza, Earls Langley, and The Canadian Brewhouse continue to attract visitors and future residents.

🏡 Brookswood and Fernridge: Quiet but Powerful Transformation

While Willoughby receives most of the spotlight, Brookswood and Fernridge are set for major growth under the 2040 Plan. New neighbourhood plans introduce:

• Updated road grids

• More townhomes and small lot homes

• Additional green space

• Better walkability

• Expanded commercial areas

Brookswood is quickly becoming one of the strongest long term opportunities for investors, developers, and families who want larger lots near nature.

High interest in Brookswood Village restaurants, Samz Pub, Brookswood Meats, FreshCo, and local cafés continues to show how desirable this community is.

🚗 Highway 1 and 200th Street: Traffic Solutions

Two major concerns for Langley residents are Highway 1 congestion and 200th Street traffic.

The Langley 2040 Plan addresses both with:

• Highway 1 widening from Langley to Abbotsford

• Redesign of the 200th Street corridor

• Better intersections

• Expanded bike lanes and pedestrian space

• Smoother access to the Carvolth Exchange park and ride

Residents of Walnut Grove, Willoughby, and commuters who rely on Highway 1 will benefit from improved travel times and safer connections.

🏫 Schools, Parks, and Community Growth Across Langley Township

Population growth means more:

• Elementary schools

• Middle school expansions

• New parks and trails

• Community recreation spaces

• Local retail hubs

Neighbourhoods that benefit the most include:

• Yorkson

• Latimer Heights

• Willoughby Town Centre

• Walnut Grove

• Brookswood

• Murrayville

Schools like R.E. Mountain Secondary, Peter Ewart Middle School, Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, Yorkson Creek Middle, and Langley Fundamental continue to attract families and drive real estate demand.

🌲 Leadership and Development: Mayor Eric Woodward’s Influence

The Langley 2040 Plan is closely connected to the vision and leadership of Mayor Eric Woodward. His priorities include:

• Faster development approvals

• Road and infrastructure investment

• Village style neighbourhood planning

• SkyTrain advocacy

• New park creation

These efforts combined with Langley’s tourism hotspots such as Fort Langley Village, Blacksmith Bakery, Saba Cafe, Beatniks Bistro, Trading Post Eatery, and Republica Coffee Roasters continue to strengthen Langley’s popularity on Google.

💰 What the Langley 2040 Plan Means for Real Estate

The plan shapes where future development, preconstruction opportunities, and long term investments will be prioritized.

1. Preconstruction near the Langley SkyTrain will surge

Early access often leads to the strongest returns.

2. Townhomes and condos along 200th Street will stay in high demand

Close to Highway 1, retail, schools, and future transit.

3. Brookswood acreages will increase in value

Large lots have future subdivision potential.

4. Detached homes in Willoughby will become more rare

More density means less single family inventory.

5. Langley City’s core will shift toward higher density

Better walkability, taller buildings, and stronger rental demand.

📥 Download the Full Langley 2040 Plan

If you want to dive deeper into maps, zoning, SkyTrain influence zones, neighbourhood changes, and development corridors, download the full plan using the link below.

Download the Langley 2040 Plan 👇 

CLICK HERE TO SEE 2040 PLAN