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The City of Vancouver is exploring how to create more places to play, relax, socialize and feel more connected to nature in Kitsilano, Fairview and Mount Pleasant.

The Broadway public realm plan will identify what public open space and street improvements will best support the area and its future growth. It includes public open spaces on City-owned streets and properties and privately owned public spaces (POPS), such as office plazas. This work will also create a streetscape plan. The streetscape plan will guide the transformation of the Broadway Corridor into a “Great Street.”

This is part of the City's work to implement the Broadway Plan. The Broadway Plan is an area plan that guides growth around the Broadway subway over the next 30 years. It was approved by Council in June 2022.

Public engagement is now closed

Between June 13 and July 14, we asked for your feedback on the public realm plan's draft key moves. Public engagement is now closed. An engagement summary (PDF, 38 MB) is now available sharing what we heard. Your feedback will help us refine the draft public realm plan and the draft Broadway streetscape plan. This work will be presented to Council for consideration in November (2024).

简体中文 | 繁體中文

The City of Vancouver is exploring how to create more places to play, relax, socialize and feel more connected to nature in Kitsilano, Fairview and Mount Pleasant.

The Broadway public realm plan will identify what public open space and street improvements will best support the area and its future growth. It includes public open spaces on City-owned streets and properties and privately owned public spaces (POPS), such as office plazas. This work will also create a streetscape plan. The streetscape plan will guide the transformation of the Broadway Corridor into a “Great Street.”

This is part of the City's work to implement the Broadway Plan. The Broadway Plan is an area plan that guides growth around the Broadway subway over the next 30 years. It was approved by Council in June 2022.

Public engagement is now closed

Between June 13 and July 14, we asked for your feedback on the public realm plan's draft key moves. Public engagement is now closed. An engagement summary (PDF, 38 MB) is now available sharing what we heard. Your feedback will help us refine the draft public realm plan and the draft Broadway streetscape plan. This work will be presented to Council for consideration in November (2024).

Ask a question

We would like to hear from you. We are looking for your feedback as we develop the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan.  You can use this page to ask a question about the Broadway Public Realm Plan and engagement. We will provide a response within two to three business days.

Note that your username and question may be shown publicly. To share your thoughts anonymously, or ask a question about the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan, please email us at: broadwayplan@vancouver.ca


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  • Share Does the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan include any conditions around or details about the designation, protection, and maintenance of heritage buildings since they add character to the community? on Facebook Share Does the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan include any conditions around or details about the designation, protection, and maintenance of heritage buildings since they add character to the community? on Twitter Share Does the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan include any conditions around or details about the designation, protection, and maintenance of heritage buildings since they add character to the community? on Linkedin Email Does the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan include any conditions around or details about the designation, protection, and maintenance of heritage buildings since they add character to the community? link

    Does the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan include any conditions around or details about the designation, protection, and maintenance of heritage buildings since they add character to the community?

    vishmili asked 4 months ago

    Hello vishmili,

    Apart from exploring ways in which it can develop distinct character areas along Broadway, the Broadway Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Plan do not explicitly address heritage. Please refer to Chapter 18 of the Broadway Plan for reference to conservation tools, incentives and heritage policies that are applicable to the public realm and streetscape planning processes and that will assist in heritage recognition and conservation in the Broadway Plan area.

    You can also reach out to our Heritage team at heritage@vancouver.ca with specific questions about designation, protection and maintenance of heritage buildings.

    Regards, 

    The Broadway Plan Team

  • Share Why is there no additional green canopy or parks being considered for the area around Broadway and Yew? This is where the highest density of rezoning applications for towers currently is. The current methodology of using proximity to public parks seems to misleadingly consider the Arbutus bike path a "green space" but it really doesn't provide canopy and is a commute route, not a place to spend time. In addition, more trees should be prioritized for this area given the number of towers expected. For example, one recent proposed project on 8th and yew will remove 38 trees and only replace 8. That is almost an 80% canopy loss, and if that is multiplied per project, you have a big tree gap occurring in this area. on Facebook Share Why is there no additional green canopy or parks being considered for the area around Broadway and Yew? This is where the highest density of rezoning applications for towers currently is. The current methodology of using proximity to public parks seems to misleadingly consider the Arbutus bike path a "green space" but it really doesn't provide canopy and is a commute route, not a place to spend time. In addition, more trees should be prioritized for this area given the number of towers expected. For example, one recent proposed project on 8th and yew will remove 38 trees and only replace 8. That is almost an 80% canopy loss, and if that is multiplied per project, you have a big tree gap occurring in this area. on Twitter Share Why is there no additional green canopy or parks being considered for the area around Broadway and Yew? This is where the highest density of rezoning applications for towers currently is. The current methodology of using proximity to public parks seems to misleadingly consider the Arbutus bike path a "green space" but it really doesn't provide canopy and is a commute route, not a place to spend time. In addition, more trees should be prioritized for this area given the number of towers expected. For example, one recent proposed project on 8th and yew will remove 38 trees and only replace 8. That is almost an 80% canopy loss, and if that is multiplied per project, you have a big tree gap occurring in this area. on Linkedin Email Why is there no additional green canopy or parks being considered for the area around Broadway and Yew? This is where the highest density of rezoning applications for towers currently is. The current methodology of using proximity to public parks seems to misleadingly consider the Arbutus bike path a "green space" but it really doesn't provide canopy and is a commute route, not a place to spend time. In addition, more trees should be prioritized for this area given the number of towers expected. For example, one recent proposed project on 8th and yew will remove 38 trees and only replace 8. That is almost an 80% canopy loss, and if that is multiplied per project, you have a big tree gap occurring in this area. link

    Why is there no additional green canopy or parks being considered for the area around Broadway and Yew? This is where the highest density of rezoning applications for towers currently is. The current methodology of using proximity to public parks seems to misleadingly consider the Arbutus bike path a "green space" but it really doesn't provide canopy and is a commute route, not a place to spend time. In addition, more trees should be prioritized for this area given the number of towers expected. For example, one recent proposed project on 8th and yew will remove 38 trees and only replace 8. That is almost an 80% canopy loss, and if that is multiplied per project, you have a big tree gap occurring in this area.

    IMP asked 4 months ago

    Hello,

    You might find useful policies applicable to the Broadway/Arbutus South - Area A (KBAA) sub-area (pp. 95-97) as well as those applicable to the surrounding sub-areas (Broadway/Arbutus South - Areas B, C and D and Kitsilano North - Area A/KKNA).

    One way the Plan will provide spaces to spend time in is through on-site public open spaces (i.e. larger privately-owned public open space/POPS or enhanced corner setbacks) encouraged at locations indicated on the KBAA map (including at Broadway and Yew St). See also the Public Realm Framework in Chapter 15 of the Plan for more details.

    You can also refer to Figure 11.8 - Building Typology Key Map (p. 292) to guide you to areas in the Plan with additional outdoor space policies and guidelines.

    Smaller plazas and public spaces provided through development contributions are just one way additional public space will be achieved. Because the area is already built out, land acquisition for new parks is necessary. However, the cost of land acquisition and construction of new parks (approximately $30M/acre) makes it challenging to build new large parks when considering other city priorities such as housing, utility upgrades and services like childcare.

    Taking all of this into consideration, there needs to be a creative and holistic approach to planning parks and public spaces in the area. The Broadway Plan team is currently working on the Broadway Public Realm Plan, which will provide guidance on what, how and where public realm improvements will be achieved in the Broadway Plan area. You can learn about the draft key moves here.

    Draft strategies focus on how we might be able to increase the size of POPS that developers are delivering on tower sites. While they would still be smaller than a neighbourhood park, we do recognize that public spaces need to be of a minimum size to best support neighbourhood needs. We are hopeful that these new POPS will be able to serve local catchments better than they are now and help reduce some of the pressure that is put on larger park spaces.

    Furthermore, the Broadway Plan Public Benefits Strategy outlines additional funding priorities to improve parks and public spaces in the area. Improvements include the renewal and expansion of existing parks, funding of approximately two acres of land acquisition for new parks in the first 10 years, and significant new public open space delivered through major redevelopments. See Chapter 21 in the Broadway Plan for more information.

    With regards to tree removal and replacement, in general, a landscape and tree review would be part of the rezoning application process, which would include a public notification and Q&A process on the Shape Your City [shapeyourcity.ca] webpage. You might be referring to the 2225 W 8th Ave rezoning application. Please use the webpage to ask any questions specific to this proposal. Contact information of both the applicant and rezoning planner are also publicly available (listed on the webpage) if you have questions about requirements of the applicant, the rezoning process or when and how you can provide comments.

    Regards,

    The Broadway Plan Team

  • Share Why are they building a low-barrier social housing building beside an elementary school? Why is it the closest building to the new Arbutus skytrain station? Will homeless/addicts be commuting? on Facebook Share Why are they building a low-barrier social housing building beside an elementary school? Why is it the closest building to the new Arbutus skytrain station? Will homeless/addicts be commuting? on Twitter Share Why are they building a low-barrier social housing building beside an elementary school? Why is it the closest building to the new Arbutus skytrain station? Will homeless/addicts be commuting? on Linkedin Email Why are they building a low-barrier social housing building beside an elementary school? Why is it the closest building to the new Arbutus skytrain station? Will homeless/addicts be commuting? link

    Why are they building a low-barrier social housing building beside an elementary school? Why is it the closest building to the new Arbutus skytrain station? Will homeless/addicts be commuting?

    Andy Smyth asked about 1 year ago

    Hello Andy,

    This project is outside the scope of the Broadway Plan Public Realm Plan. It was also approved by Council in July 2022. If you would you like additional information about it I would encourage you to visit this website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2086-2098-w-7th-ave-and-2091-w-8th-ave. 

    Thank you,

    Andrew

  • Share Will the plan address ongoing maintenance deficiencies at Laurel Landbridge (seems to be orphaned, no one looking after it) and Choklit Park Remediation? on Facebook Share Will the plan address ongoing maintenance deficiencies at Laurel Landbridge (seems to be orphaned, no one looking after it) and Choklit Park Remediation? on Twitter Share Will the plan address ongoing maintenance deficiencies at Laurel Landbridge (seems to be orphaned, no one looking after it) and Choklit Park Remediation? on Linkedin Email Will the plan address ongoing maintenance deficiencies at Laurel Landbridge (seems to be orphaned, no one looking after it) and Choklit Park Remediation? link

    Will the plan address ongoing maintenance deficiencies at Laurel Landbridge (seems to be orphaned, no one looking after it) and Choklit Park Remediation?

    Margy asked about 1 year ago

    Hello Margy,

    Thank you for your question. Because this is a maintenance related question I would kindly encourage you to reach out to 3-1-1 or the Park Improvements Form. The link for this form is: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/request-park-improvements.aspx

    Thank you,

    Andrew

  • Share Why do you do public engagement during the weekdays where the majority of people are working? on Facebook Share Why do you do public engagement during the weekdays where the majority of people are working? on Twitter Share Why do you do public engagement during the weekdays where the majority of people are working? on Linkedin Email Why do you do public engagement during the weekdays where the majority of people are working? link

    Why do you do public engagement during the weekdays where the majority of people are working?

    trishwetmore asked about 1 year ago

    Hello there,

    Our team looks to provide a variety of opportunities to hear from the public during the day, evening, work day and weekend in public places across the study area. The intent is to meet with people who may not typically engage in civic processes. Below are the days we'll be hosting our "pop ups" to have light conversations with community members.


    Furthermore, our ShapeYourCity website is available to review materials, ask a question, and take the survey 24/7 until October 22. 

    Thank you for your question,


    Andrew

Page last updated: 16 Sep 2024, 04:26 PM