Neighbourhoods

East Highlands

A beautiful, accessible and convenient collection of residences within easy walking distance to everything.

University High Street

A bustling residential and commercial village-style community – including a Town Square for events.

West Highlands

Offering dramatic views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains, this community is conveniently located next to University High Street.

South Neighbourhood

A future neighbourhood, preliminary designs anticipate a mix of university and residential uses.

Amenities

Affordable housing

Rental and ownership housing options are available to make the community accessible to all.

Convenient transport links

Residents are served by four bus routes and car sharing is available.

Childcare

The UniverCity Childcare facility has 50 spaces for 3-5 year old UniverCity toddlers.

School

The University Highlands Elementary School has space for 40 Kindergarten and 315 elementary students.

Community

Activities

All residents can use a Community Card that gives them access to SFU facilities, and a pedestrian and biking network links the entire community. During the year, there is a Farmers’ Market, busking and other events for residents.

Shops and services

University High Street provides coffee shops, a bank, two licensed restaurants, a 23,000-square-foot, full-service grocery store, a dental office, an organic deli, and a pharmacy.

Arts and culture

Interesting and inspiring public art installations are a feature of life at UniverCity.