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Liquor establishment operating hours

Personal preparedness in Vancouver 

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Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan

Villages planning program

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<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/burrard-slopes-park/news_feed?category=traditional+chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文資訊</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/burrard-slopes-park/news_feed?category=simplified+chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文信息</a>The Vancouver Park Board is developing a new one-hectare neighbourhood park near the border of the Kitsilano and Fairview neighborhoods. The Burrard Slopes Park* project area currently includes 6th and Fir Park, 5th and Pine Pop-up Park, a portion of the Arbutus Greenway, and a series of buildings that have been removed.The <a class="fr-strong" href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/burrard-slopes-park/burrard-slopes-park-engagement-round-1-summary-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summary from the first round of public engagement (PDF, 11.9MB)</a> describes the values, needs and priorities that you helped identify for the new park.In this second round of engagement, we want your feedback on the draft concept plan, which has been informed by the community&rsquo;s input and city-wide strategies. What are the features you like most in this concept? What do you think should change?<h3>Get involved! </h3><ul><li><a class="fr-strong" href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/burrard-slopes-park/burrard-slopes-park-round-2-engagement-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Review the draft concept plan in the information boards (PDF, 8.1MB).</a></li><li><a class="fr-strong" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/burrard-slopes-park/surveys/round-2-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take our online survey</a> from April 9 - 30 to share your feedback.</li><li>Attend our in-person open house on the site of the future park on April 26. Come see us between 11am and 2pm <a class="fr-strong" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/WHMRWUvyax4kFXpm6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">near the corner of 6th and Fir.</a></li><li>Join the mailing list to receive updates directly to your inbox (sign-up form on right-hand side of page).</li><li>Watch this page for project updates.</li></ul>Next stepsYour input on the draft concept plan will help us refine and develop a final concept plan which will be shared with you and presented to the Park Board in fall 2025.<div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript">*Burrard Slopes Park is a temporary name and we plan to identify an official park name through a separate process.</div><hr><div language="JavaScript">The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.</div><hr>Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.備註：我們網站上的翻譯服務由谷歌翻譯提供。由於這是第三方的服務，我們無法保證任何翻譯內容的質素或準確性。备注：我们网站上的翻译服务由谷歌翻译托管。鉴于这是第三方服务，我们无法保证任何翻译内容的质量或准确性。

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<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/killarney-traffic-calming/news_feed/traditional-chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/killarney-traffic-calming/news_feed/simplified-chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a class="btn-group-seperators local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/killarney-traffic-calming/news_feed/vietnamese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a><h3>What&rsquo;s happening?</h3>We&rsquo;re working to implement quick-build traffic calming measures in the Killarney neighbourhood through the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/neighbourhood-traffic-management-program.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neighbourhood Traffic Management Program</a>. The project area is bounded by Boundary Road, E 49th Avenue, Kerr/Rupert Street and Kingsway Street. The focus of this project is on local streets, the boundary streets as well as E 41st Avenue and Joyce Street are out of scope.We are engaging with community to help assess, design and implement quick-build traffic calming measures.Traffic calming refers to physical changes on a street to slow traffic down, reduce shortcutting and improve safety for all road users. Learn more about our proposed traffic calming measures by reading our <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/traffic-calming/killarney-traffic-calming-information-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">information boards</a>. Our Phase one engagement period was from Wednesday, February 19 to Friday, March 28, 2025.Next StepsIn February and March 2025 we engaged the community to help identify traffic issues. Thank you to everyone who gave feedback through the survey, email and in person events. We will analyze the feedback and share findings in spring/ summer 2025.Later in 2025 we will share our proposed traffic calming plan. This will include approaches for Tyne Street and E 45th Avenue. We will be seeking your input on this proposal to help refine and finalize the measures. Traffic calming measures will begin implementation in summer 2026.

A person riding a bike along E 45th Avenue with a crosswalk in the foreground and two people walking in the background.

Killarney Traffic Calming

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/liquor-hours/news_feed?category=Traditional-Chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/liquor-hours/news_feed?category=Simplified-Chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/liquor-hours/news_feed?category=Tagalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/liquor-hours/news_feed?category=Spanish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/liquor-hours/news_feed?category=Punjabi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/liquor-hours/news_feed?category=Vietnamese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a>The City is considering increasing some of the hours that bars, pubs, and nightclubs can be open for business. We are also considering updates to the hours that restaurants can serve alcohol. The aim is to support businesses, local economies, and neighbourhood vibrancy while considering public health and safety.<h3>Public input</h3>Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/liquor-expansion-survey/liquor-hours-expansion-information-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expanding Liquor Establishment Operating Hours (PDF, 1.5 MB)</a> in our public engagement survey, which ran from February 18 to March 9, 2025.<h3>Next steps</h3>Staff are reviewing your input and will share an engagement summary later this spring. We will use your feedback, along with input from partner agencies and local businesses and consideration of Council priorities, to finalize our recommendations. These recommendations will be shared with the public and presented to Council in June.

Row of upside-down wine glasses at a bar with food in background

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191610112 BCX8"><a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed?category=Traditional-Chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed?category=Simplified-Chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed?category=Punjabi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed?category=Tagalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed?category=Vietnamese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed?category=Spanish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a> In July 2022, Council approved the Vancouver Plan, a long-range strategy to manage growth and change across the city. The Vancouver Plan identified 25 Villages in different areas of the city where there are already some shops and services.The goal is for these future Villages to grow into vibrant, lively, and connected neighbourhoods. Villages will enable &quot;missing middle&quot; housing up to six storeys and new opportunities for shops and services, all within a short walk, bike or roll.The Villages Planning Program connects to one of the Vancouver Plan&#39;s Three Big Ideas: Equitable Housing and Complete Neighbourhoods.The current planning program focuses on <a aria-label="Link 17 Villages" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed/villages-included-in-planning-program" id="menurdbs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/villages/news_feed/list-of-the-17-villages">17 Villages</a>. Work on the remaining eight are included in other current or future planning programs.</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191610112 BCX8"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW191610112 BCX8">Learn more:</h3><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW59182038 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle2 SCXW59182038 BCX8"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW59182038 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="o" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559682":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="6"><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/villages/villages-planning-program-information-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read our open house information boards (PDF, 36.1MB)</a></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW59182038 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="o" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559682":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="6">Send us your questions at <a href="mailto:villages@vancouver.ca">villages@vancouver.ca</a></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW59182038 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle2 SCXW59182038 BCX8"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW59182038 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="o" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559682":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="6">Sign up for our mailing list to get email updates directly to your inbox</li></ul><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW59182038 BCX8" lang="EN-US">Next steps</h3>The first phase of engagement has concluded on January 10, 2025. Thank you for participating.In spring 2025, we will share a summary report with the community. There will be further opportunities to provide input in later phases of the project.</div></div>

Illustration of various types of housing including apartment/condominiums, single detached homes and townhouses.

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/portside-greenway/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/portside-greenway/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> We are upgrading the Portside Greenway, a 7 km route following the city&rsquo;s northern edge, spanning between Gastown and the city&rsquo;s eastern boundary. The goal is to create a high quality, continuous route that prioritizes safe, comfortable walking, biking and rolling with great spaces along the way.Portside has been identified in many plans over the years, including the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-greenways-plan-1995.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Greenways Plan</a> (1995) (PDF, 7.6 MB), <a href="http://vancouver.ca/transportation2040" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transportation 2040</a> (2012) and the <a href="https://vancouverplan.ca/greenways/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vancouver Plan</a> (2022). It also supports key civic priorities including equity and climate action.<h3>How to get involved:</h3>Public engagement on the Wall Street Segment is now closed. We want to thank every one who participated in this phase of engagement by attending an open house or taking our survey. You can learn more about the options proposed during this phase of engagement here: <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/portside-greenway/portside-greenway-phase-2-information-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wall Street Segment Information Boards</a> (PDF, 35.3 MB).If you have questions or additional comments email <a class="Hyperlink SCXW173078103 BCX0" href="mailto:portsidegreenway@vancouver.ca" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">portsidegreenway@vancouver.ca</a><h3>Next steps:</h3>We are currently reviewing community feedback and developing an engagement summary that will be ready for everyone to view in the coming months. This feedback will help us develop a preferred design for the Wall Street segment that will be presented to the community for refinement in 2025. Construction is anticipated in 2026/27. Sign up for the mailing list to be notified when the engagement summary is released and engagement begins on the preferred design!

Photo of a person jogging and a person cycling along the Wall Street section of Portside Greenway. 

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sac/news_feed?category=%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sac/news_feed?category=%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">हिन्दी</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sac/news_feed?category=%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%88" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">اردو</a>On July 5, 2022, Vancouver City Council endorsed <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20220705/documents/r1staffpresentation.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">an interim report</a> to acknowledge and address the historical discrimination and ongoing racism against people of South Asian Canadian descent.As the next step, we reached out to broader South Asian Canadian communities to learn more about their experiences and desired actions, in order to develop recommendations to be presented to Council. Our learnings will further inform the City&rsquo;s anti-racism action plan and related City projects.We recognize that not everyone identifies with the term &lsquo;South Asian Canadian&rsquo;. For more information, <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sac/widgets/180552/faqs#36982" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">please visit our frequently asked questions</a>.<h2>Next steps:</h2>Thank you so much for your participation! Our engagement has concluded this Spring 2025. We are currently doing data analysis and will be sharing back a summary of what we learned.Following the completion of the engagement summary and historical research, staff will bring a final report to Vancouver City Council to summarize what we have learned and recommend relevant City of Vancouver actions to address historical and ongoing discrimination, including plans for a future apology.

South Asian Canadian people on a streetscape split into a historical scene on the left and modern scene on the right.

South Asian Canadian historical discrimination & impacts today

Making Vancouver more inclusive and equitable is a key priority of Vancouver Plan, the city&rsquo;s long-term land-use strategy. Vancouver&rsquo;s Social Housing Initiative works toward the critical need for affordable housing by simplifying and changing zoning regulations to allow for mixed-income social, supportive, and co-operative housing to be built without a rezoning in all Vancouver neighbourhoods.Taking direction from Vancouver Plan&rsquo;s approved land use vision, this initiative would permit non-profit and government organizations to build social housing buildings from 6 to 18 storeys, depending on neighbourhood type, with a focus on areas close to transit and commercial centres. New buildings will have the opportunity to include local serving retail and childcare alongside social housing.These proposed changes would allow social housing projects to be built faster with less cost, giving priority to providing homes for people who need them most and working toward maintaining diversity in the city.<h3>Learn more:</h3><ul><li>Learn more about the proposal in a <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/social-housing/vancouver-social-housing-initiative-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">brief summary</a> (PDF, 1.6MB)</li><li>Read the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/social-housing/vancouver-social-housing-initiative-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full proposal details</a> (PDF, 89 MB)</li></ul>

Image of illustrative city with mix of buildings, people, and streetscape 

Vancouver's social housing initiative

<a class="local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/dunsmuir-melville-upgrades/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a class="local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/dunsmuir-melville-upgrades/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文 </a>| <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/dunsmuir-melville-upgrades/news_feed?category=%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">한국어</a> | <a class="local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/dunsmuir-melville-upgrades/news_feed?category=Espa%C3%B1ol" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">espa&ntilde;ol</a> | <a class="local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/dunsmuir-melville-upgrades/news_feed/farsi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">فارسی</a>The City of Vancouver is planning to make it easier and safer to walk, bike and roll along Dunsmuir and Melville Streets. This work will happen between Hornby Street and the Coal Harbour Seawall. It will help connect important routes, including Dunsmuir Street, Hornby Street, Bute Street and the Seaside Greenway.This project is a key corridor listed in the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/improving-our-cycling-network.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2023-2027 Active Mobility Plan</a>. This project aims to boost sustainable travel options and support climate action.Changes include:<ul><li>A 0.9 km two-way protected bike lane using quick-build materials</li><li>Intersection and bus stop improvements</li><li>Parking, loading and pick-up/drop-off area adjustments</li></ul>Learn more about the proposed design by reading our <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/44989/widgets/189817/documents/138359" target="_self">information boards (PDF, 2.76 MB)</a>.<h3>Next steps</h3>Public engagement for the Dunsmuir/Melville Street Upgrades project ended on October 6, 2024. Thank you to everyone who attended our in-person events and provided feedback through our survey and project inbox.Staff will review and analyze the feedback before sharing an engagement summary in the coming months. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.<div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"> </div>

An illustration showing a protected bike lane with people riding bikes and micro-mobility, pedestrians, cars and a bus.

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112868083 BCX8"><a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/quality-of-life/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87">繁體中文</a> I <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/quality-of-life/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> I <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/quality-of-life/news_feed?category=Tagalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a> I <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/quality-of-life/news_feed?category=Espa%C3%B1ol" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a> I <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/quality-of-life/news_feed?category=%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ </a>I <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/quality-of-life/news_feed?category=Ti%E1%BA%BFng+Vi%E1%BB%87t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a>The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) invited Vancouver to take part in a global quality-of-life measurement pilot project as one of 11 cities worldwide. <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84625125 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"a761a6fa-3983-4736-8a3b-a4d9bd9039c7|127","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559704,"1025",335559705,"4105",335551547,"4105",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"160",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}'>UN-Habitat&rsquo;s <a class="Hyperlink SCXW84625125 BCX8" href="https://unhabitat.org/quality-of-life-initiative" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quality of Life Initiative</a> is developing a new tool to measure quality of life in cities.To support the project, the City is asking residents to complete a survey. The survey asks a range of questions related to how residents experience quality of life in Vancouver, including their level of satisfaction with different public services and spaces. In addition to services provided by the City of Vancouver, the survey includes questions about services provided by other agencies, such as public transit, healthcare, or schools. These questions are being asked in all pilot cities to benchmark global experiences of quality of life.</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112868083 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW43510401 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"a761a6fa-3983-4736-8a3b-a4d9bd9039c7|127","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559704,"1025",335559705,"4105",335551547,"4105",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"160",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}'>By participating in this survey, respondents will help City staff better understand how different communities in Vancouver experience the city, and how the City can better enable everyone to enjoy a high quality of life. Vancouver is updating its <a href="https://vancouver.ca/healthycity">Healthy City Strategy</a> as its overall social sustainability plan and the feedback from this survey will help understand key issues and opportunities. Responses will also contribute to the creation of the new UN tool designed to understand quality of life around the world.  </div><h2>Quality of life survey closed</h2>Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on quality of life in Vancouver. Findings from this survey will be released in late 2024.

Vancouver quality of life survey

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed?category=%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a>Each year, City staff create an annual budget for City Council to consider. Provincial law requires the City not to spend more money than it brings in each year.As the City prepares the 2025 Budget, we want to know what your priorities are for City spending. We also want your ideas for how to balance the budget while maintaining core services and programs.<h3>How to get involved:</h3><ul><li>Read the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2025-budget-highlights.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft 2025 Budget Highlights</a> (PDF, 1.7 MB) or <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2025-draft-budget-book.PDF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the full Draft 2025 Budget</a> (PDF, 8.5 MB)</li><li><a href="http://list.vancouver.ca/t/540449/1006093/7436/33/"></a><a href="http://list.vancouver.ca/t/540449/1006093/7436/33/"></a><a href="http://list.vancouver.ca/t/540449/1006093/7436/33/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contact Mayor and Council</a> directly to provide feedback on the draft budget.</li><li><a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/city-council-meetings-and-decisions.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch Council discuss the 2025 Budget</a>:<ol class="decimal_type"><li>Tuesday, Dec. 3 (meeting begins at 9:30 am)</li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 10 (meeting begins at 9:30 am)</li></ol></li><li><a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/speak-at-city-council-meetings.aspx#details" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register to speak at a Council meeting about the Budget</a>: Tuesday, Dec. 3</li><li><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/2025-budget/budget-2025-one-pager-english.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn more about the City&#39;s budget and how it is created </a>(PDF, 0.3 MB)</li><li>Share these opportunities with your networks!</li></ul><h3>Next steps:</h3>A survey was open from August 21-September 16. Thank you to everyone that participated. You can learn about what we heard in <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2025-budget-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the 2025 Budget Engagement Summary</a> (PDF, 0.8 MB). This information has been shared with Council as part of their 2025 Budget discussions.

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2025 Budget

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/city-hall-campus/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/city-hall-campus/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a>The City of Vancouver has created a long-range plan for the future of the lands around City Hall. The plan guides future rezonings and the redevelopment for this area, which is known as the Civic District.The long-term vision will help the area evolve into a more welcoming, inclusive and service-oriented environment with improved community amenities for everyone.This is part of the City&#39;s work to implement the Broadway Plan. The Broadway Plan guides growth around the Broadway subway over the next 30 years. It was approved by Council in June 2022.<h3>Council Approved:</h3>On December 12, Council adopted policies for Civic District (also known as City Hall Campus) as part of the updates the Broadway Plan.Learn more about the policies: <a href="https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway.pdf#page=503">PDF file (59.2MB)</a>

City Hall campus

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-public-realm/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-public-realm/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a>The Broadway public realm plan identifies 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 also creates a streetscape plan. The streetscape plan guides the transformation of the Broadway Corridor into a &ldquo;Great Street.&rdquo;Council ApprovedOn December 12, Council adopted policies for the Broadway Public Realm Plan as part of the updates the Broadway Plan.<a href="https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway-public-realm.pdf"></a>Learn more about the Public Realm Plan: <a href="https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway-public-realm.pdf">PDF file (23MB)</a>

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Broadway public realm

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-plan/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-plan/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a>The Broadway Plan is an area plan for the area within Vine Street to Clark Drive and 1st Avenue to 16th Avenue. The 30-year plan focuses on opportunities to integrate new housing, jobs, and amenities around the new Broadway Subway.Read the Council approved (June 2022) <a href="https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/policy-plan-broadway.pdf">Broadway Plan</a>.<h3 id="how-to-get-involved--1">Council Approved</h3>On December 12, Council approved updates to the Broadway Plan. Council also adopted the Broadway Public Realm and Streetscape Plan, and the Civic District Plan, marking an important step in adding essential housing, job space and amenities that will meet the needs of today&#39;s residents and future generations. <a href="http://list.vancouver.ca/t/604528/974553/18899/31/" target="_blank">Learn more about the updates: PDF file (72 KB)</a><a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20241211/documents/cfsc1_revised.pdf">Read the Council report: PDF file (115MB)</a>

Elevated view looking west along Broadway.

Broadway Plan 

Work is currently underway to implement the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/vancouver-plan.aspx#redirect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vancouver Plan</a>. Vancouver Plan is the city&rsquo;s unified land-use framework to create a more livable, affordable and sustainable city for everyone. &nbsp;Approved by City Council in July 2022, the Vancouver Plan guides the long-term growth of the city. It clarifies where growth and change will occur over the next 30 years and beyond.&nbsp;The Vancouver Plan is the result of four phases of public engagement over two and a half years. Analysis was also done on planning topics such as land use, climate and transportation.&nbsp;Engagement Highlights:We had more than 52,480 in-person and online contact points with community members from November 2019 to April 2022. This includes more than 25,000 survey responses from 12 online surveys. The surveys were available in at least six languages. We hosted hundreds of workshops, including: &nbsp;<ul><li>100 youth workshops</li><li>29 neighbourhood workshops</li><li>More than 100 meetings with stakeholder organizations and community groups.</li></ul>We also focused on including people who are often left out of planning conversations. This included using new methods to hear from equity-denied and underrepresented groups about the future of their city.<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/vancouver-plan/news_feed/our-process-for-creating-the-vancouver-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can learn more about each phase of public engagement here</a>.Thank you to everyone who provided input and helped shape<s>&nbsp;</s>the Vancouver Plan. The extensive public engagement carried out through Vancouver Plan has shaped implementation priorities and projects.&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you further as the City implements the Vancouver Plan over the coming years.Sign up to the newsletter to stay up to date on Vancouver Plan implementation projects.

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<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/community-centre-service-review/surveys/service-review2">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/community-centre-service-review/surveys/service-review1">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/community-centre-service-review/surveys/service-review3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a>Carnegie Community Centre, Evelyne Saller Centre, and Gathering Place Community Centre need to review how well their programs and services are working for the community.Community feedback is one important part of decisions about programs and services. Other things that affect program and service decisions are budgets, resources and operational considerations.<h3>We want to learn from the community what they need and want from the centres, based on what is happening now.</h3>In the past, centre staff knew what the community needed. However, things have changed a lot because of the toxic drug supply, COVID-19, climate change and a lack of stable housing. We want to connect with people who use or might use the centers about what they think about programs and services in an accessible and safe way.<h3>Updates</h3>We had meetings at each centre in spring 2024 to talk to people about their experience. A survey based on what we talked about in the meetings was available in the summer 2024.We would like to thank everyone who has been part of the planning process so far by attending a meeting and/or sharing your thoughts in the survey. Read a <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/community-centre-service-review/public-engagement-summary-service-review-final-en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summary of what we learned</a> (PDF 959 KB).<h3>Next steps</h3>Consider signing up or sign-up to our email list to receive project updates. If you have any questions about the Community Centre Service Review, please email <a href="mailto:SOServiceReview@vancouver.ca">SOServiceReview@vancouver.ca</a>

Community centre service review 

A new park is coming to False Creek, a unique place where city and water meet, on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷmə&theta;kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱w&uacute;7mesh &Uacute;xwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).The East Park* project is guided by the <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2019/20191118/REPORT-NEFCParksProjectUpdateGuidingPrinciples-20191118.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guiding Principles for the design of parks in Northeast False Creek</a>, and by what we heard from the local Nations and the public during the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/east-park/east-park-engagement-summary-round-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first round of engagement, held in the fall of 2022</a>. This process identified five project goals as most important for East Park: nature, reconciling, circulation, belonging, and flexibility.The project goals shaped the preliminary <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/east-park/east-park-r2-engagement-boards-final-20240313.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">concept designs</a> we shared with you in spring 2024 for the south side of the site between the Seaside Greenway and East First Avenue. The feedback received in this <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/east-park/east-park-r2-engagement-summary-2024-08-29.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">second round of engagement</a> highlighted strong community support for a number of park design features including accessible connections to nature, biodiverse habitat areas, and flexible spaces to support a range of activities.** What we heard from the local First Nations and the public through two rounds of engagement shaped the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/east-park/east-park-concept-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">proposed concept plan for Phase 1</a>.&nbsp;<div id="_com_2" language="JavaScript">The Park Board Commissioners<a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2024/20241104/REPORT-EastParkPhase1-ProposedConceptPlan-20241104.pdf">&nbsp;unanimously approved the proposed phase 1 concept plan</a> on November 4, 2024. We are now developing construction drawings based on the <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2024/20241104/REPORT-EastParkPhase1-ProposedConceptPlan-20241104.pdf">approved concept plan report</a>. The first phase of construction is anticipated to begin on the south side of the project site between the Seaside Greenway and East First Avenue in late 2026. The shoreline condition and connections to the waterfront will be designed and delivered in Phase 2.</div> <hr>*The project area is currently called East Park, however we intend to identify an official park name through a separate process.&nbsp;** Additionally, City of Vancouver Engineering Services is refining a concept for upgrading the Ontario Greenway as it connects with East Park. Through the design of East Park, we also explored closing Ontario Street to vehicles between Walter Hardwick Avenue and Athletes Way to increase future park space. In response to community feedback, in particular accessibility concerns from adjacent residents, the proposed closure of the block on Ontario Street between Walter Hardwick and Athletes Way will not be proceeding. The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Aerial view of False Creek with project area highlighted in red

East Park

We are exploring walking and public space changes on the West End commercial streets. This is part of our commitment to deliver the West End Community Plan. Changes can improve walkability, strengthen public life and support local businesses on Davie, Robson and Denman streets.<h2>Davie Village: Space for People</h2>In spring 2023, we engaged businesses and the public on their needs and aspirations for the West End commercial streets.In February 2024, we shared a proposed design with the public for the first time. The public engagement phase for Davie Village: Space for People closed on Thursday, February 29 2024.We heard broad general support for the proposed designA total of 1,093 people responded to the Davie Village: Space for People public survey. Most either fully supported the design or liked most elements. We appreciate everyone&#39;s feedback, including suggestions for improvement.Read a <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/35386/widgets/149069/documents/145619" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summary of what we heard</a> (PDF, 5MB). Alternatively, you can read <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/35386/widgets/149069/documents/145620" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the full report</a> (PDF, 22MB).For an overview of the proposed design, visit our <a href="https://maps.vancouver.ca/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/ae3f37371ede483a84bc4ae1aded3617" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interactive webpage</a>.Where are we now?The design team is working on detailed technical drawings for this project. The blocks between Jervis Street and Thurlow Street are being designed in detail first. This design process will refine key aspects of the project, like public seating, trees and green infrastructure.Next stepsOnce detailed design is complete, the next stage is awarding a contract for construction work. We will keep the community informed and provide updates as we move closer to construction. Thank you again to everyone who provided feedback during both phases of engagement. Your input has helped us refine the design to better meet community and business needs.Other West End commercial streetsDavie Village: Space for People is our construction priority in the West End. Further engagement on Robson and Denman streets is anticipated to take place in future years.

Image shows how one part of Davie Street might look after construction. It shows wider sidewalks with more space to stroll

<a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=ZH-T" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=ZH-S" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=PA-IN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=TGL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog </a>| <a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=VI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=ES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a> | <a href="https://survey.talkvancouver.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lmm9yHOTsEmOLs?Q_Language=FR-CA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fran&ccedil;ais</a>As part of <a href="https://vancouverplan.ca/wp-content/uploads/Vancouver-Plan-web-version-spreads-2023-2.pdf#page=100" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a Council-approved strategy</a> [PDF, 16.7MB] to support small businesses and create more economic opportunities for residents, the City of Vancouver is looking to update the rules and regulations around operating a home-based business.Many neighbouring cities allow customers or employees to visit a home-based business with some restrictions (e.g., by-appointment only).To allow more flexibility for home-based business operations, we are proposing the following:<ul type="disc"><li>Allowing some non-resident employees and customers by-appointment, within limits</li><li>Maintaining restrictions on signs, outdoor storage, and physical impacts such as noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, etc.</li><li>Adding restrictions to business activities that might cause physical impacts and limits to how much of a dwelling can be used for a home-based business</li></ul>The goal is to make the rules more flexible and more in line with neighbouring cities. At the same time, we know that changes to these rules will need to consider how business activities from home could affect neighbours. This is why we are taking a careful approach, by introducing some key changes while maintaining protections against impacts to the people living nearby.<h4>How to get involved </h4><ul><li>The survey is now closed (closed on Sunday February 25, 2024)</li></ul><h4>We thank everyone for your input! The feedback has now been gathered into an <a href="https://ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/5ad17032ce184e4fc976f3d405749674a7819713/original/1720154261/7d0bcc796d0891b487c77c8dbf35c587_Engagement_Summary_Report.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4KKNQAKIOR7VAOP4%2F20240705%2Fca-central-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20240705T044007Z&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=e3fb59c54c2009e1013125b518e7b6151d5f497fcf19af6f07aceaab30b4dd30">engagement summary report</a> [PDF, 1MB]. Staff brought forward a Council Report outlining the proposed home-based business regulations for City Council&rsquo;s consideration on July 9, 2024 with a subsequent public hearing taking place on September 24, 2024. As a final step, the home-based business regulations were brought forward for Council to confirm enactment of the changes on October 8, 2024.</h4>

parent working in front of computers with child on lap

Modernizing home-based business regulations 

Thank you to those who shared your feedback with us on the concepts for the new Community Centre Plaza and Riverfront Park! An engagement summary will be published here in Spring-Summer 2024 to reflect what we heard from you. The Vancouver Park Board is planning a new plaza and riverfront park in the East Fraser Lands (EFL), also known as the River District. This plaza and park, along with the new community centre, are part of the larger vision of parks and recreation spaces for the growing neighbourhood.The future community centre and plaza will be located between Oolichan Way to the west, Road G to the north, River District Crossing to the east. A new riverfront park will be located to the south of the plaza. The riverfront park will form part of a continuous stretch of parkland along the Fraser River from Kerr to Boundary Rd.The concepts for the plaza and park were created as part of the developer&rsquo;s application to the City for a Preliminary Development Permit (PDP). Preliminary development permits are needed for complex projects like this one. The plaza and riverfront park will add approximately one and half hectares (over three and a half acres) of new parkland for the community.<div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript">There are many ways to get involved:<ul><li>Review <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/efl-plaza-park/east-fraser-lands-plaza-and-park-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement boards</a> (PDF, 14 MB) for more information about the community centre plaza and riverfront park; translated versions are available in <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/efl-plaza-park/east-fraser-lands-plaza-and-park-boards-traditional-chinese.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Traditional Chinese</a> (PDF, 5 MB) and <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/efl-plaza-park/east-fraser-lands-plaza-and-park-boards-simplified-chinese.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simplified Chinese</a> (PDF, 5 MB)</li><li>Read about ⁠<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/efl-plaza-park/news_feed/previous-engagement" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/efl-plaza-park/news_feed/previous-engagement">what we&rsquo;ve heard</a> through other City and Park Board projects in the neighbourhood</li><li>Read more information about the <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/3398-north-arm-ave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">preliminary development permit application</a></li><li>Sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of the webpage to get updates</li></ul></div><h3> </h3><hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsPlease see the automatic translation tool at the top-right of this page. Automatic translations are available for the following languages:<ul><li>Traditional Chinese [繁體中文]</li><li>Simplified Chinese [简体中文]</li><li>Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ]</li><li>Filipino [Tagalog]</li><li>Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt]</li><li>French [Fran&ccedil;ais]</li><li>Korean [한국어]</li><li>Japanese [日本語]</li><li>Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol]</li></ul>*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Neighbourhood map showing East Fraser Lands (EFL) boundary in blue and the new Plaza and Park site in an orange shape

East Fraser Lands Community Centre Plaza & Riverfront Park

We are in the creation mode of the UNDRIP Engagement Framework. The <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/40155/widgets/179703/documents/128584">Draft UNDRIP Strategy Engagement Summary</a> is based on previous workshops and engagements and will help us develop the Framework moving forward.Updates on the process so far:We invited Indigenous people who live or work in Vancouver to join us to learn more about the City of Vancouver&#39;s <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20221025/documents/p1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Strategy</a>, and to share thoughts on how the Strategy and its Calls to Action can better reflect the needs and rights of Indigenous people in Vancouver. Below is a list of past workshops and engagements. <s> </s><ul><li>Wednesday, November 22, 2023 6-8 PM, online</li><li>Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2-4:30 PM, in-person at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/MPpqUVwitX5616sk8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creekside Community Centre</a></li><li>Thursday, February 8, 2024 1-3:30 PM, online</li><li>Saturday, February 10, 2024 1-4 PM, in person at <a href="https://vafcs.org/">Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre</a></li><li>Saturday, April 27, 2024 12-3 PM, The Summit - Community Report Back, in person at <a href="https://312main.ca/#contact-us">312 Main</a></li></ul>Next Steps:<ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW47029167 BCX8"><li>Continue engaging with urban Indigenous community members</li><li>Report back to the Host Nations and urban Indigenous community members</li><li>Share the engagement findings with all City of Vancouver departments</li><li>Develop an Indigenous Engagement Framework based on the feedback received</li></ul>To learn more, you can:<ul><li>Listen to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTnZzsnpI5w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">staff presentation Saturday, April 27 2024</a></li><li>Read the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/undrip/final-report-undrip-strategy-engagement-summary-2023-and-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft Final Report UNDRIP Strategy Engagement Summary 2023 and 2024</a></li><li>Read the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/undrip/undrip-engagement-summary-2023-and-2024-plain-language.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNDRIP Engagement Summary 2023 and 2024 - Plain Language</a></li><li>Read the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/undrip/highlevel-summary-report-priorities-and-recommendations.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNDRIP Summary Report_Priorities and Recommendations 2023 and 2024</a></li><li>Read the City&#39;s <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20221025/documents/p1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNDRIP Strategy Calls to Action</a></li><li>Be notified about future opportunities by signing up below or emailing: <a href="mailto:indigenous.engagement@vancouver.ca">indigenous.engagement@vancouver.ca</a></li></ul>Background:Vancouver has the second largest urban Indigenous population in Canada. Urban Indigenous people also have important rights and experience ongoing impacts from colonialism. The work to implement UNDRIP within Vancouver, is being done with care to strengthen the government-to-government relationship and respect the protocols of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations as Aboriginal title holders, while continuing to build relationships with diverse Urban Indigenous communities.An engagement approach based on supporting solidarity among Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and urban Indigenous people is taking shape. It will be important to work with urban Indigenous leadership and bring together Urban Indigenous communities to address the priorities of Urban Indigenous people, and make sure that their voices are included.We acknowledge that what is known as the City of Vancouver is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the <a href="https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">xʷmə&theta;kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)</a>, the <a href="https://www.squamish.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sḵwx̱w&uacute;7mesh (Squamish)</a>, and the <a href="https://twnation.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)</a> Nations. <div class="fr-img-space-wrap"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/0a2843eb5060851e86122c642966751fe366acbf/original/1699647870/474781bbdf1b0e828fd0f1cd8f91fa93_iStock-511993042.jpg?1699647870" alt="Siwash Rock in Stanley Park at sunset">Siwash Rock, Stanley Park</div>

Indigenous City staff standing at the front of the room with Indigenous attendees sitting around tables

UNDRIP Strategy - Indigenous engagement

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/gastown-public-spaces-plan/news_feed/traditional-chinese">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/gastown-public-spaces-plan/news_feed/simplified-chinese">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/gastown-public-spaces-plan/news_feed/punjabi">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/gastown-public-spaces-plan/news_feed/tagalog">Tagalog </a>| <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/gastown-public-spaces-plan/news_feed/vietnamese">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/gastown-public-spaces-plan/news_feed/spanish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a>Help us make Gastown&rsquo;s unique streets, laneways and public spaces more vibrant and people-friendly!Gastown is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the <a href="https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">xʷmə&theta;kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)</a>, the <a href="https://www.squamish.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sḵwx̱w&uacute;7mesh (Squamish)</a>, and the <a href="https://twnation.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)</a> Nations. It is an important heritage district and popular destination in Vancouver. Many of the streets and public spaces in Gastown are in need of repair and rehabilitation, and we are exploring pedestrianizing areas of this neighbourhood to support vibrant public life.In response to <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20230510/documents/cfsc20230510min.pdf#page=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Council direction</a> [PDF, 0.2MB], staff are creating a plan that will guide how to:<ul><li>Establish a vibrant, people-focused Gastown with enhanced gathering places, streets, and laneways to support a range of activities.</li><li>Pedestrianize Water Street, seasonally or year-round, starting with a pedestrian pilot in summer 2024.</li><li>Improve the street network, including walking, cycling, transit and vehicle connections and consideration of Cordova as a two-way street.</li><li>Advance Reconciliation with the local Nations and support their visibility on their lands.</li><li>Evolve and deepen the unique heritage feel of the area, including improved street materials and amenities.</li><li>Identify phased project timing and funding.</li></ul><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/gastown-public-spaces-plan/gastown-public-spaces-plan-backgrounder.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the backgrounder </a>[PDF, 8MB] to learn about why we are making a public spaces plan and the draft objectives.Read the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/gastown-public-spaces-plan/gastown-psp-phase-one-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gastown Public Spaces Plan Phase 1 Engagement Summary [PDF, 17 MB]</a> to learn more about people&rsquo;s experiences with Gastown&rsquo;s public spaces today and how they could be enhanced in the future.<div class="SCXW227599384 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW227599384 BCX8"><h2 class="Paragraph SCXW227599384 BCX8">Next steps</h2>Council approved the return of the Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot in summer 2025 for weekends and special events.As part of the 2025 pilot, we will trial a two-way street design on Cordova St, between Gore and Richards streets, to improve access for residents, service providers, and visitors.In preparation for the pilot, we will continue working with local businesses, the Gastown Business Improvement Society, and community organizations, as well as partnering with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.Staff will report back to Council in the coming months with further details on the roll-out of the 2025 pilot.There will be many more opportunities to share feedback on design approaches for Gastown&rsquo;s public spaces. Sign up for our mailing list to get project updates, including opportunities to get involved.</div></div>

Intersection of Water Street and Cambie street with Gastown steamclock in background

Gastown Public Spaces Plan

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=Tagalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=Ti%E1%BA%BFng+Vi%E1%BB%87t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=Espa%C3%B1ol" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a><a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/corner-stores/news_feed?category=Espa%C3%B1ol"></a>The City of Vancouver is exploring ways to support existing and new corner stores, and other small-scale shops and services in residential areas.Vancouver used to have lots of shops and services sprinkled throughout its neighbourhoods. At their peak, in the 1920s, there were approximately 260 active corner stores. However, when the first zoning bylaw was introduced, these stores were seen as less desirable, and planning regulations made them hard to build. The number of stores has been declining ever since.Over the last few decades, there has been a renewed interest in supporting corner stores. Some small changes to zoning regulations have been made, but there is the opportunity to do more.More recently, in 2022, Council approved the Vancouver Plan &ndash; a long-range strategy to guide growth and change in the city. One of the core objectives of the Plan is the creation of more complete neighbourhoods, where people have easy access to daily and weekly needs. Corner stores could play a role in helping to achieve that goal.Get involved!Our fall 2023 survey is now closed; however our digital mapping feature will remain open for a few more days. If you&#39;ve got a story to share about a favourite corner store, click on the &quot;Map&quot; tab below and follow the instructions. For more on the corner store project, read our background materials under Related Documents (English only).Your feedback will be used to inform future policy and regulatory changes expected to take place in 2024. Results from this engagement process will be available later this year.

Illustration of a corner store located in a small apartment building, sidewalk seating, people walking and biking.

Corner stores and more!

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed/traditional-chinese">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed/simplified-chinese">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed/punjabi">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a>Each year, City staff prepare an annual operating and capital budget for City Council to consider. We want your feedback on where the City should spend tax dollars, and ideas on how to balance the budget, while still maintaining core services and programs to meet the needs of residents and businesses.Thanks to everyone who participated in the public engagement survey. Your feedback was gathered into an <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20231205/documents/spec1g.pdf#page=485">engagement summary</a> [PDF, 20MB] that was shared with City Council as part of their discussion on the 2024 Budget on December 5.Updates on the 2024 BudgetAlthough economic activity has increased since the pandemic, there continues to be financial risks and pressures on City services related to inflation and rising costs, which will make 2024 a challenging budget year. On December 12, 2023, City Council has approved the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget, which includes an operating budget of $2.2 billion and capital budget of $367.8 million.The operating budget reflects an overall tax increase of 7.5%, made up of:<ul><li>1% for additional infrastructure renewal</li><li>3% for Vancouver Policy Department (VPD) services</li><li>3.5% for funding across all City services</li></ul>To learn more, you can:<ul><li>Read the <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20231205/documents/spec1g.pdf#page=485" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement summary</a> [PDF, 20MB]</li><li>Read the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2024-draft-budget-highlights-city-of-vancouver.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft 2024 Budget Highlights</a> [PDF, 1.2MB] or the full <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20231205/documents/spec1g.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft 2024 Budget</a> [PDF, 20MB] Note: updated final budget documents will be made available in early 2024)</li><li>Watch the <a href="https://csg001-harmony.sliq.net/00317/Harmony/en/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20231212/-1/20464?mediaStartTime=20231212093045&mediaEndTime=20231212164815&viewMode=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Council meeting</a></li><li>Read the <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20231205/documents/spec1gstaffpresentation.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">staff presentation</a> [PDF, 1.2MB]</li></ul>

Budget 2024

<h4><a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sport-field-strategy/news_feed?category=TraditionalChinese">繁體中文資訊</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sport-field-strategy/news_feed?category=SimplifiedChinese">简体中文信息</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sport-field-strategy/news_feed?category=Vietnamese">Th&ocirc;ng tin bằng Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sport-field-strategy/news_feed?category=Tagalog">Impormasyon sa Tagalog</a> |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/sport-field-strategy/news_feed?category=Punjabi" target="_self">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ</a></h4><h2>Pitch your ideas for the future of Vancouver&#39;s sport fields</h2>The Sport Field Strategy is a comprehensive 10-year strategy to guide the maintenance, management and development of Vancouver&rsquo;s sports fields.The strategy will:<ul><li>Provide a better understanding of the current state of sport fields in Vancouver.</li><li>Establish priorities and focus areas for both the fields themselves and how for we maintain, operate and/or facilitate access to fields.</li><li>Maximize good use of limited resources.</li><li>Guide sport field development, management and maintenance decision making for the next 10+ years.</li></ul>The strategy builds on the groundwork and direction set out in <a href="https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vanplay-parks-and-recreation-strategy.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VanPlay, Vancouver&#39;s Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan</a>.Earlier this year, you told us what you thought about the strategy&rsquo;s foundational principles and directions. Now, we are in our third and final phase of engagement. We want your feedback on:<ul><li>The draft implementation plan &ldquo;big moves&rdquo;: changes which will make a difference to specific fields and the sport field system as a whole; and,</li><li>A list of potential capital projects for the most significant big moves. We are seeking input on the strengths and challenges of these potential projects.</li></ul><h3>Get involved</h3><ul type="disc"><li>The public engagement is now complete, however you can read the results of our <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/sport-field-strategy/sport-field-strategy-what-we-heard-report-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phase 1 engagement</a> (PDF, 5.7 MB) and <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/sport-field-strategy/sport-field-strategy-what-we-heard-report-2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phase 2 engagement</a> (PDF, 3.5 MB). <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/sport-field-strategy/sport-field-strategy-what-we-heard-report-3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phase 3 engagement</a> (PDF, 18MB).</li><li><a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/sport-field-strategy#tab101909">Join the mailing list</a> to receive updates directly in your inbox (sign up form on right-hand side of page).</li></ul><hr><h3>Translations</h3>The automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Team members linking arms at the edge of a sport field

Sport Field Strategy

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/granville-street-planning/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a class="local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/granville-street-planning/news_feed?category=%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/granville-street-planning/news_feed?category=Ti%E1%BA%BFng+Vi%E1%BB%87t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a><h1>Welcome to Granville Street! Eclectic and electric.</h1>Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Granville Street is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷmə&theta;kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱w&uacute;7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Vancouver&rsquo;s downtown Granville Street area is a unique entertainment district with a rich cultural history, known for its neon signs and iconic venues. This area of Granville Street is a central hub for arts, music and live performance, along with retail, office space, hotels, theatres, night clubs and dining establishments.Downtown Granville Street has faced challenges over the years, but it remains full of opportunities. We&rsquo;re working with community partners, residents, visitors, businesses, and others to bring forward new ideas and a fresh approach to help reinvigorate the area.Thanks to all of those who shared your thoughts on <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/granville-street-planning/granville-street-planning-phase-3-draft-directions.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">proposed directions</a> for downtown Granville Street during our latest phase of public engagement which ran from February 4 to February 23. Next stepsStaff will review and summarize your responses and share an engagement summary in the coming weeks. Your feedback, combined with other inputs, will be used to finalize the plan directions which will be shared with the public and presented to Council in early June.

Granville Street Planning. Illustration is of character-defining neon signage and other key elements from Granville Street.

頁面頂部提供自動翻譯服務。| 页面顶部提供自动翻译服务。| ਸਵੈ-ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਪੰਨੇ ਦੇ ਸਿਖਰ &#39;ਤੇ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹਨ। C&oacute; n&uacute;t dịch tự động ở đầu trang. | May makukuhang mga awtomatikong pagsasaling-wika sa tuktok ng pahina. We thank everyone for your input! The feedback has now been gathered into an <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/noise-control-by-law/dbl-noise-control-by-law-review.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement summary</a> [PDF, 1MB]. Staff will bring forward a Council Report and an updated Noise Control By-law for City Council&rsquo;s approval in late April 2024 (exact date TBD). In addition, staff will continue work on additional areas identified through this review to align with Council strategic priorities and direction, including:<ul><li>collaborating with partners who are implementing the City of Vancouver&rsquo;s <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20221025/documents/p1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNDRIP Strategy</a> [PDF, 1.4MB], Arts Culture and Community Services, the Park Board, special event organizers, the music industry and other City departments to review current noise-related regulations for special events on public and private property, including current regulations for sound/noise levels in and from commercial premises and the impact on music, art and culture opportunities in Vancouver</li><li>exploring possible options to address street noise through approaches including enforcement, street use planning and the <a href="https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/9344.PDF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Motor Vehicle Noise and Emission Abatement By-law.</a> [PDF, 0.2MB]</li></ul>BackgroundThe City of Vancouver is reviewing the <a href="https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/6555c.PDF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Noise Control By-law</a> [PDF, 2.8MB]. This is a complex, multi-year project aimed at updating the language and structure of the By-law, as well as reviewing and updating regulations.City staff received public feedback on the noise-related issues in Vancouver to better understand residents&rsquo; areas of concern and also to determine residents&rsquo; understanding of the current regulations. The City supports the balance of protecting the public&rsquo;s right to enjoy public spaces without unreasonable noise nuisances, while also supporting economic and cultural activity and growth.The review of the Noise Control By-law focused on:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Updating the By-law to make it easier to understand and reference</li><li>Reviewing and improving internal processes for addressing noise-related complaints</li><li>Providing easily accessible public and industry education resources to foster better understanding of noise regulations</li></ul><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/329d5ffa7b7a049b84b73a7135de798aad9d0ee4/original/1682630918/512133635ab507ab88da326f6de81635_Sound_levels_scale.png?1682630918" style="width: 887px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Average decibel ratings for common noises such as: ticking watch 20 decibel, Rusting leaves 30 decibel, Quiet library 40 decibel, Normal conversation 55-65 decibel, Vacuum 60-85 decibel, Lawn mower 90 decibel, Headphones 100-110 decibel, Jet engine taking off 140 dB where Instant hearing damage occurs">

City noise and sounds collection icons such as rattle of train wheels, city traffic, drill and jackhammer, plane and truck.

Noise Control By-Law review

We&#39;re seeking your input on improvements to the Neighbourhood Plaza at Main and 14th.This plaza was installed in spring 2018. The plaza currently features moveable seating, planters, an on-street mural and an adjacent bus bulb (a sidewalk extension that makes it easier to get on and off the bus). The plaza also contains a bike share station and connects to the 14th Ave Bikeway.The plaza is stewarded in partnership with the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association.<h3>Opportunity</h3>Building on the success of this plaza, we&rsquo;re planning improvements to better support how you want to use the space. In May 2023, we asked for your feedback on the following proposed upgrades:<ul><li>Better lighting</li><li>Improved and more varied seating</li><li>Trees, landscaping and green rainwater infrastructure</li><li>Improved access in and around the plaza</li><li>Additional space on the sidewalk for people waiting for the bus</li></ul><div id="_com_7" language="JavaScript"><h3>Next steps</h3>Thank you to everyone who filled out the new ideas survey. Stay tuned for a report back on what we heard in late summer 2023 as well as opportunities to provide feedback on design options in Phase 2.</div>

biker riding in bike lane through Neighbourhood Plaza at Main and 14th

Neighbourhood Plaza at Main and 14th

<a class="local" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/seniors-housing/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a>Seniors are the fastest growing age demographic in Vancouver. Many older adults live on fixed incomes and will need to consider changing health, accessibility and housing needs as they age. Some older adults will choose to stay in their existing home or community as long as they can, while others may seek out or require seniors&rsquo; buildings with supports or will downsize to a more manageable or accessible home.The strategy outlines policies, partnerships, and advocacy to work towards the overarching goal of ensuring elders and older adults have the housing and supports needed to allow for aging in appropriate and affordable housing in their community. <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/seniors-housing-strategy/draft-seniors-housing-strategy-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn about the strategy in a brief summary</a> (PDF, 1.6 MB) or <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20240723/documents/r1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">read the full strategy document </a>(PDF, 2.8 MB) and have someone translate it for you if needed. The strategy is shaped by the feedback we heard from older adults, community organizations serving seniors, and caregivers during the first round of engagement held last year. <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/35699/widgets/148733/documents/109732">Please find the summary report of what we heard throughout the engagement here</a> (PDF, 2.8 MB).

Illustration of senior residents smiling and waving through the windows of a residential building.

Seniors Housing Strategy

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/adanac-overpass/news_feed/traditional-chinese-phase-2-update" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/adanac-overpass/news_feed/simplified-chinese-translation-phase-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/adanac-overpass/news_feed/vietnamese-translation-phase-2-update" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a><h1>What&rsquo;s happening?</h1>We&rsquo;re working to implement quick-build traffic calming measures in the Hastings-Sunrise (Adanac Overpass) neighbourhood as part of the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/neighbourhood-traffic-management-program.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neighbourhood Traffic Management Program</a>.These quick-build traffic calming measures will help address higher than desirable vehicle volumes and speeds in the neighbourhood. We are also planning an upgrade to Adanac St. to make it safer for people walking, cycling and driving.<h1>Background:</h1>This project engaged the community in assessing and implementing on-street changes to help address neighbourhood traffic and improve safety for all.<h1>Next steps</h1>Thank you to everyone who participated in our final phase of engagement. Staff have reviewed community feedback and have refined the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/adanac-overpass/hastings-sunrise-adanac-overpass-traffic-calming-implementation-plan.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neighbourhood traffic calming implementation plan</a> (PDF, 7.2 MB). Traffic calming measures will begin implementation in fall 2024.

Photo of people driving and cycling along Adanac St 

Hastings-Sunrise (Adanac Overpass) traffic calming

<h2>What is this project about?</h2>Mountain View Cemetery (MVC) is developing a plan for changes and improvements to its entrances, hedges and fences over the next several years. The objective of this initiative is to preserve the culture of Vancouver&rsquo;s only cemetery while considering the relationship with the surrounding community. The changes to the entrances, hedges, and fences will be designed to allow public access, while protecting the existing graves.<h2>Background</h2>The MVC is situated west of Fraser Street, between 31st and 43rd Avenues. The cemetery comprises 106 acres of land and has over 92,000 grave sites and more than 145,000 interred remains. MVC is an essential part of the Vancouver landscape, serving as a memorial spaces space for the past, present, and future. The cemetery requires continuous maintenance and attention to ensure its beauty, longevity, and continued viability.This public engagement aimed to gather public feedback on enhancing the cemetery&#39;s entrances, fences, and hedges while preserving the cemetery&#39;s cultural heritage.<h2>Process</h2>The project was guided by the <a href="https://ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/41298e4fe908128ea2e2607791356a3719f6bf84/original/1676518910/46a9bed56bc82cc07b14db1ad0d7dc70_MVC_-_Master_Plan.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4KKNQAKIFWFOUYFI%2F20250103%2Fca-central-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20250103T230936Z&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=9e3f60ce16a0d3e77829b023002b0484db955db77250f9387f61fb8362992e86" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain View Cemetery Master Plan.</a> A team of landscape architects, consultants, cemetery staff and leadership worked on plans to determine what changes could be considered.A public engagement process to gather public feedback on enhancing the cemetery&#39;s entrances, fences, and hedges while preserving the cemetery&#39;s cultural heritage closed on March 17, 2023. What we heard is available in the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/mountain-view-cemetery-perimeter/mountain-view-cemetery-perimeter-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain View cemetery perimeter plan engagement summary (PDF, 1.6 MB)</a>.<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82385437 BCX8">Perimeter improvement projects completed since the engagement include: </div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW82385437 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW82385437 BCX8"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82385437 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Removal of unhealthy hedges </li><li>Upgrading the Horne Field of Honour, commemorating Canadian veterans</li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW82385437 BCX8">Proposed changes and perimeter plans will be available in 2025. The scope, scale and timing of perimeter plans are dependent on funding, operational considerations and other related work within and around the cemetery.</div>

Mountain View Cemetery perimeter plans

<div class="fr-img-space-wrap">The amendments to the West End Rezoning Policy has now been approved. We thank everyone for your input and interest. Your feedback was gathered into a council report to help inform City Council&#39;s decision on the <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20230329/pspc20230329ag.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">final amendments for the West End Rezoning Policy and the West End Community Plan</a> on March 29, 2023.</div> To help create more rental housing in the West End, in 2020, Council approved a temporary policy that allowed rezoning applications in the Burrard Corridor (see map below) for 100% secured rental buildings with 20% below-market rental (BMR) component in addition to the inclusionary social housing option. This temporary policy expired in December 2022. The policy enabled 7 projects with 1,749 rental units and 368 BMR units. After studying the outcomes of the temporary policy, staff are proposing to make this option permanent by amending the West End Community Plan (2013) and the Rezoning Policy for the West End (2013). If approved, this means that the City will continue to accept applications for 100% rental housing with a 20% BMR component in the Burrard Corridor sub-areas D and E (see map below). 100% rental projects with minimum 20% BMR would be subject to the same criteria that were approved by Council in 2020 for the interim policy. <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20201124/documents/r5.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read more about the 2020 interim policy and criteria.</a> <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/226b2c493895b3959283bf416f4dd3e428c8c1bf/original/1674351212/32ca1e86d76cc9799cfeca1fa24ebdf9_Location_of_Burrard_Corridor_with_Subareas_for_SYC-01.jpg?1674351212" style="width: 414px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h3>How to get involved</h3><a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/burrard-corridor-rental-options/survey_tools/share-your-comments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Complete the comment form</a> by February 12; <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/burrard-corridor-rental-options?tool=qanda#tool_tab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ask questions</a> by February 12.<h3>Next steps</h3>After public input on the proposed change is received, staff will analyze and summarize the findings for a report to Council. Staff anticipate presenting the draft amendments and summary of public feedback for Council consideration in Spring 2023. Sign up to receive notifications and updates, including the date this proposal will go to Council.If you have any feedback or questions about the project, please email the West End team. We will post any upcoming Council dates on this webpage in coming weeks once available.

An aerial photograph of the West End looking looking North

West End Rezoning Policy: secured rental housing option in the Burrard Corridor

<h1>Background</h1>In anticipation of community growth related to the Sen̓&aacute;ḵw Development, the City of Vancouver consulted the Kitsilano community on proposed street modifications to respond to the development. <a href="https://senakw.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sen̓&aacute;ḵw</a> is a development project on 10.5-acres of lands under the governance of the Squamish Nation. It is being designed as a car-lite development with an emphasis on transit and active transportation. City of Vancouver land use policies and regulations are not applicable to these lands. The City and the Squamish Nation have signed a <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/senakw-services-agreement.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Services Agreement</a> where the City will deliver a range of municipal services to the Sen̓&aacute;ḵw neighbourhood and the Squamish Nation will pay for these services at the same rates as property owners in Vancouver. The City is responsible for delivering multi-modal transportation and safety upgrades in surrounding neighbourhoods. The package of changes will be delivered in phases, starting in Kits Point, as proactive measures to connect people walking, biking and rolling to key destinations while minimizing traffic impacts on the surrounding area. <h1>Next steps</h1>Staff have now analyzed community feedback which can be found in our <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/senakw-kits-point/kits-point-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement summary</a> (PDF, 2.7 MB). Based on community feedback, staff are advancing several design and parking modifications with the proposed transportation changes. Staff anticipate returning to the community in 2024 to review parking changes. Over the next two years, staff may also follow up with individual businesses and stakeholders as the proposed transportation changes are refined.

Aerial photograph of Kits Point facing east, with a view of Vanier Park, False Creek, the Burrard Bridge and downtown.

Kits Point transportation changes

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes/widgets/143401/faqs#27759" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文資訊</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes/widgets/143403/faqs#27760" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文信息</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes/widgets/143404/faqs#27761" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Th&ocirc;ng tin bằng Tiếng Việt </a>| <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes/widgets/143407/faqs#27762" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Impormasyon sa Tagalog</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes/widgets/143408/faqs#27763" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Informaci&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes/widgets/143409/faqs#27764" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ</a>For the latest information on this program, please see the updates tab.As Vancouver grows and evolves, we need to ensure that there are housing options that meet the needs of the diverse households that live and work here, including more &quot;missing middle&quot; housing options, shown in the image below. <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/37e673299d8004323e8ca143b18f04dcebc87850/original/1684520018/64243cf3b6989e303642f987fc26e607_Picture1.jpg?1684520018" style="width: 655px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">To learn more about why the city needs missing middle housing you can watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJFn20hzccI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">video</a>.

Adding missing middle housing and simplifying regulations in low density neighbourhoods

<a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed/tch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed/simplified-chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget/news_feed/punjabi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a><h3>The final 2023 Operating Budget has now been approved!</h3>We thank everyone for your input and interest in the 2023 Budget engagement process. Your feedback was gathered into a <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20230228/documents/spec1.pdf#page=89" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement summary report</a> [PDF, 2.5MB] to help inform <a href="https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vancouver-city-council-approves-2023-operating-budget.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Council&rsquo;s decision on the final 2023 Budget</a> on February 28.Each year City staff prepare an annual operating and capital budget for City Council&rsquo;s consideration. We collect your feedback on priorities for City spending and ideas for how the City can deliver a balanced budget while still maintaining core services and programs that meet the needs of residents and businesses.The updated final budget documents are available on <a href="https://vancouver.ca/budget2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/budget2023</a>. <h3>Updates on the 2023 Budget</h3>Due to the 2022 municipal election, the timeline for the 2023 budget was different from previous years to give the newly elected Council time to consider the budget.On November 29, staff presented the 2023 Draft Current State Budget to Council for their consideration. It includes estimates in revenue and expense changes and outlines the property tax and fee increases needed in 2023 to maintain existing levels of service.On December 6, City Council approved the 2023 Capital budget and deferred the 2023 Operating Budget (spending on everyday services and programs) to early 2023 for further consideration.On February 28, 2023 City Council approved the 2023 Budget, including the final property tax rates, with some changes.<style> .blog-post-tool .ba-embed { display: none; } </style><style> .ba_button { color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 20px; display: inline-block; text-align: center; margin: 10px 2px 0px; font-weight: 400; } #ba { background: #004990; border: 1px solid #004990; } #ba:hover { color: #004990; background: white; } .tool-full-page .ba_button { display: none; } .main-container { padding: 0px; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .col-lg-offset-2.tool-full-page { margin-left: 0px; } .col-lg-8.tool-full-page { width: 100%; } } </style>

A north-facing Vancouver landscape is awash with sunset hues, behind a blue box with the words "Vancouver 2023 Budget" 

Budget 2023

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is planning a new half-block urban park for the Mount Pleasant community at the intersection of Main Street and 7th Avenue. This new urban park sits at the gateway to Mount Pleasant, one of Vancouver&rsquo;s most vibrant neighbourhoods, and its design will strive to reflect the needs of the area. There are a number of existing parks nearby that allow different activities, like playgrounds and sports courts, and with events like Mural Festival and Car Free Day growing every year we hope the new park can be a flexible staging place for community events and all-season programming.This project is partly funded by the <a class="Hyperlink SCXW223118483 BCX8" href="https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-and-city-of-vancouver-invest-in-vancouvers-resilience-to-climate-change.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Government of Canada&#39;s Natural Infrastructure Fund </a>&nbsp;for rainwater&nbsp;integration projects throughout the city. What&#39;s happening?We are excited to announce the new park at Main &amp; 7th is now in construction and will quickly take shape over the coming months. As we get closer to a completion date, the timeline will be updated and the public will be notified.The Park Board Commissioners unanimously approved the revised concept on May 29, 2023. This <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/main-7th-park/main-7th-park-phase-2-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">report</a> summarizes the feedback we received on the proposed concept during the second round of engagement in November/December 2022. Please see the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/main-7th-park/main-7th-park-phase-2-engagement-booklet.pdf?_ga=2.122321291.1655321560.1672763526-1361786420.1655752156">Phase 2 Engagement Booklet</a> <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/25892/widgets/104937/documents/92786" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a>for the concept design and more information. <hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Artist rendering looking north into the park rain garden with children playing on the bridge and other people walking by.

Main & 7th Park

We are gathering information from 2SLGBTQIA+ people who live, work, or play in the City of Vancouver, to help guide the work of our two Recreation Programmers who are focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion. This survey will include questions divided into these categories:<ol><li>Your identity within 2SLGBTQIA+</li><li>Your experiences in recreation activities</li><li>Current use of Vancouver Park Board programs and places</li><li>Dream use of Vancouver Park Board programs and places</li><li>Preferences for communication from Vancouver Park Board</li><li>Your experiences with Vancouver Park Board Staff</li><li>In depth demographics</li></ol>The identity and demographic questions let us know who we have heard from, and what populations haven&rsquo;t been reached yet for their input.The experience questions will help us understand what you value, what barriers you experience, and how we need to address those barriers and staff training.The current and dream use questions will show us where to focus our resources in providing you with activities and programs that will meet your needs.

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation mountain, tree and water logo over background colours of the Inclusion Pride flag

Vancouver Park Board 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW208909299 BCX0"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW185537375 BCX0"> <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">한국어</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">日本語</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study/news_feed?category=Auto-translations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol </a>The Vancouver Park Board is undertaking a<a href="https://youtu.be/zcrpY1jZECs?si=ZNAjEEWslXTrVKpP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mobility Study</a> to explore options for improving access and the experience in Stanley Park. The focus of the study is Stanley Park Drive, which has not changed in 130 years, despite Vancouver&rsquo;s population growing rapidly and tourism at an all-time high. The park now attracts over 18 million visitors every year, so we want to know what can be done to handle more visitors without having to build more roads and remove forest. This is our chance to rethink mobility in Stanley Park to meet everyone&rsquo;s needs while protecting what we love most about the park. <h3>What&rsquo;s happening: </h3><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW161150597 BCX8">Engagement is concluded, thank you. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW161150597 BCX8">We are now preparing t<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW161150597 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"a8b94c03-ce42-4069-a84f-3e6a8fe961c5|76","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>he final report which will be presented to the Board for decision in spring 2025. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW161150597 BCX8">For more information on the project: </div><ul class="decimal_type"><li><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/stanley-park-mobility-study/part-2-mobility-study-evaluation-process.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evaluation Process package </a> (PDF, 2.4 MB)</li><li><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/stanley-park-mobility-study/part-1-mobility-study-options-overview.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mobility Options package</a> (PDF, 8.7 MB) </li><li>What we heard report summaries: <ul><li><a class="Hyperlink SCXW43128977 BCX8" href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/stanley-park-mobility-study/stanley-park-mobility-study-phase-1-and-2-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phase 1 and 2 Engagement Summary</a> (PDF, 2.8 MB) </li><li><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/stanley-park-mobility-study/stanley-park-mobility-study-phase-3-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phase 3 Engagement Summary</a> (PDF, 14.3 MB)</li><li><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW174282036 BCX8"><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/stanley-park-mobility-study/stanley-park-mobility-study-phase-3-engagement-summary-appendices.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phase 3 Engagement Summary - Appendix</a> (PDF, 4.6 MB) </div></li></ul></li></ul>Stanley Park is a significant place to the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. This project is an important component of the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/why-reconciliation.aspx?_ga=2.132657742.1934004748.1650663245-1304012006.1631636531" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stanley Park Comprehensive Plan</a>.</div></div>

Cyclists and person pushing stroller on multi-use path in park

Stanley Park Mobility Study

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/rupert-renfrew-station-area-plan/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/rupert-renfrew-station-area-plan/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/rupert-renfrew-station-area-plan/news_feed?category=Ti%E1%BA%BFng+Vi%E1%BB%87t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/rupert-renfrew-station-area-plan/news_feed?category=Tagalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a>With your help, we&rsquo;re reimagining the area around the Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations as we plan for future growth and look for opportunities to:<ul><li>advance reconciliation</li><li>add more housing choices</li><li>enhance Still Creek</li><li>support job growth</li><li>make it easier to walk, cycle, or roll through the area.</li></ul><h2>February 2025 &ndash; Updates to the Draft Plan and Next Steps</h2>The opportunity to provide feedback on the Updated Draft Plan Plan has now concluded. For reference, please see the <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/29256/widgets/197716/documents/146396" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement boards</a>, which were shared over the February engagement period.Our staff would like to thank everyone who has been part of the Rupert and Renfrew planning process to date. Your feedback will be used to refine the Final Plan before it is presented to City Council for debate and decision. The Council date is anticipated to take place this Summer 2025.Please continue to visit the project&#39;s website for updates, as well as sign-up to for our email notification list. If you have any questions or thoughts about the planning process, you are welcome to email the project team at: <a href="mailto:rupertrenfrewplan@vancouver.ca">rupertrenfrewplan@vancouver.ca</a>

An illustration of a city neighbourhood showing residents outdoors, a bus and an elevated train in the background.

Thank you for your feedback on Park Board priorities in the draft 2023-2026 Capital Plan!&nbsp;<h4>The 2023-2026 Capital Plan has been approved!</h4>We thank everyone for their input and interest in our 2023-2026 Capital Plan engagement process. The final <a class="external" href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20220629/documents/spec1.pdf#page=22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2023-2026 Capital Plan</a> (PDF, 198 pages) (as presented to Council and Park Board), Park Board meeting <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2022/20220627/index.htm">minutes&nbsp;</a>and Council meeting <a class="external" href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20220629/documents/spec1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minutes</a> are now available to view.What is the Capital Plan?&nbsp;It is a four-year financial plan for investments in Vancouver&#39;s infrastructure and amenities.For Vancouver&#39;s Board of Parks and Recreation, this plan funds everything from new parks and playgrounds to maintaining the seawall and expanding urban forests.Part of this process means making some hard choices &ndash; there is not enough&nbsp;budget to take on all the projects that the community would like to see.&nbsp;We create the draft plan guided by: what we&#39;ve heard from community about needs, the state of repair of facilities and spaces, and provincial rules on allocating funding toward new versus renewal projects and other priorities as described in <a href="https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vanplay-parks-and-recreation-strategy.aspx?_ga=2.155110136.1108487782.1651502194-1626052226.1619042155" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VanPlay, our Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan</a>. This draft Capital Plan tries to strike a balance of priorities for the next four years.Learn more:You can read more about the draft 2023-2026 Capital Plan <a class="fr-strong" href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/capital-plan/draft-2023-26-capital-plan-discussion-guide.pdf?_ga=2.148526391.1817188141.1651164975-1979097024.1589305827">here&nbsp;</a>including how it gets funded through development contributions, partner contributions, fees and property taxes.<h4>How we engaged</h4>Between May 2 and May 29, 2022, we engaged with the public on the Plan in several ways, including a online ideation and community pop-up sessions. Read the <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2022/20220627/REPORT-2023-2026CapitaPlan-ParksRec-20220627.pdf#page=34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summary </a>to learn more about what we heard during this engagement.&nbsp;<hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

New park at Smithe and Richards including walkways and skyframes 

Draft Capital Plan 2023-2026 Park Board Priorities 

In 2017, we approved the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/people-parks-dogs-strategy-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">People, Parks and Dogs Strategy</a> to help deliver carefully designed parks for people with and without dogs. The strategy identified the importance of providing off-leash areas (OLAs) within a 15-minute walk of most residents. An OLA at Granville Park will increase access for dog off-leash activities in two priority neighbourhoods that are currently underserved. Granville Park is large enough that a fenced off-leash area could be added with minimal impact to other activity spaces in the park.In Round 1 of public engagement, we heard from you on topics including park use and current conditions. In Round 2, we shared a draft concept design and asked for your feedback. Based on Round 2 input, the design has been revised and <a class="fr-strong" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/granville-park-ola/news_feed/final-granville-ola-concept" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the final concept is now available</a>. The concept design for this project was approved by the Park Board on June 26, 2023 and we are currently working on the details of the design prior to construction.<hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Dog with one ear up, one down, photo by Pauline Loroy

Granville Park proposed dog off-leash area

In 2017, we approved the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/people-parks-dogs-strategy-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">People, Parks and Dogs Strategy</a> to help deliver carefully designed parks for people with and without dogs. The strategy identified the importance of providing off-leash areas (OLAs) within a 15-minute walk of most residents. An OLA at Heather Park will increase access for off-leash dog activities in two priority neighbourhoods that are currently underserved. Heather Park is large enough that a small, fenced off-leash area could be added with minimal impact to other activity spaces in the park.In Round 1 of public engagement, we heard from you on topics including park use and current conditions. In Round 2, we shared a draft concept design and asked for your feedback. Based on Round 2 input, the design has been revised and <a class="fr-strong" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/heather-park-ola/news_feed/final-heather-park-ola-concept" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the final concept is now available</a>. The concept design for this project was approved by the Park Board on June 26, 2023 and we are currently working on the details of the design prior to construction.<hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Heather Park proposed dog off-leash area 

In 2017, we approved the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/people-parks-dogs-strategy-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">People, Parks and Dogs Strategy</a> to help deliver carefully designed parks for people with and without dogs. The strategy identified Downtown as being in need of additional and renewed off-leash areas (OLAs) to support the high number of licensed dogs in the neighbourhood. Improvements to the OLA are necessary to withstand the impacts of daily use, and a proposed expansion could help to accommodate the growing number of dogs in the area while maintaining the existing activity spaces in the park.In Round 1 of public engagement, we heard from you on topics including park use and potential OLA expansion. In Round 2, we shared a draft concept design and asked for your feedback. Based on Round 2 input, the design has been revised and<a class="fr-strong" href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/emery-barnes-park-ola/news_feed/final-ola-renewal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> the final concept is now available</a>. The concept design for this project was approved by the Park Board on June 26, 2023 and we are currently working on the details of the design prior to construction.<hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Photo of dog by Justin Veenema on Unsplash

Emery Barnes Park dog off-leash area renewal & proposed expansion

<h1>Community engagement has concluded.</h1>The City of Vancouver is advancing new traffic calming measures in Strathcona on local residential streets. The program area is bound by Prior/Venables St, Clark Dr, E Hastings St and Gore Ave.<h2>What&#39;s happening?</h2><ul><li>In March and April 2022, we collected community feedback via online discussion sessions and an online survey.</li><li>The purpose of the engagement was to understand local traffic concerns, including which traffic calming measures work well, and how we can implement similar measures elsewhere in the neighbourhood.</li><li>In May 2022, we analysed the feedback received via the online survey, discussion sessions, and other correspondence. You can read our <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/strathcona-traffic-calming-update/strathcona-traffic-calming-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement summary</a>.</li><li>With general support for the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/strathcona-traffic-calming-update/traffic-calming-update.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">proposed traffic calming measures</a>, staff have refined the designs and anticipate implementing the changes using temporary materials between 2023 and 2025. These traffic calming measures will support reducing vehicle speeds and volumes. Staff will monitor their effectiveness in the months following installation. If successful, measures may be upgraded to permanent materials in the future.</li></ul><h2>The Traffic Calming Update aims to:</h2><ol><li>Reduce vehicle speeds and volumes on local residential streets;</li><li>Discourage shortcutting on local residential streets (for example, to avoid traffic congestion on arterial streets);</li><li>Make local residential streets safer and more comfortable for walking, biking and rolling;</li><li>Maintain emergency access;</li><li>Ensure implementation measures are informed by an equitable engagement process.</li></ol><h2>Your input has helped us:</h2><ul><li>Determine where there are traffic concerns in Strathcona</li><li>Determine whether the proposed changes can be implemented and if further considerations are necessary</li></ul><h2>What next</h2>We are now moving towards implementation of the identified <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/strathcona-traffic-calming-update/strathcona-traffic-calming-interventions-for-engagement-summary.png" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">traffic calming measures</a> using quick-build materials. If additional community engagement is needed after implementation, we will return at a later date.

Image of crosswalk at E Pender St & Princess Ave

Strathcona traffic calming

Update:&nbsp;On April 11, 2022, the Park Board approved the proposed separated cycle path at Kitsilano Beach Park presented by staff. <a class="external" href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2022/20220411/REPORT-SeasideGreenwayProposalKitsilanoBeachPark-ReportBack-20220411.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the Kitsilano Beach Park Seaside Greenway staff report (External link)</a> and learn more about the <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2022/20220411/DECISION-SeasideGreenwayProposalKitsilanoBeachPark-ReportBack-20220411.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Board decision here</a>. Future updates about this project will be available on this page.To learn more, please:<ul><li>Watch our <a href="https://youtu.be/qZGJiqO3i-I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2-minute video overview</a> of the proposed pathway route</li><li>Review details of the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/kitsilano-beach-park-greenway/improvements-round-3-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">proposed route for the cycling path</a></li></ul><hr>The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges, with respect, that our parks are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.<h3 id="translations-4">Translations</h3>The automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

Aerial view of Kitsilano Beach Park with downtown and mountains in the background

Kitsilano Beach Park Seaside Greenway Improvements

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park is a beloved park located on the traditional territory of the xʷmə&theta;kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱w&uacute;7mesh (Squamish) and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and in East Vancouver&rsquo;s Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. We are developing a long-range renewal plan for John Hendry Park that will recommend a broad range of park improvements to ensure the park remains a vibrant and well-loved community gathering space for decades to come. On May 16 2022, the Park Board unanimously approved the John Hendry Park Renewal Plan presented by staff. <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2022/20220516/REPORT-JohnHendryTroutLakeParkRenewalPlan-20220516.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the John Hendry Park Renewal Plan and staff report</a> (19 MB). <hr> TranslationsThe automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Fran&ccedil;ais], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Espa&ntilde;ol] &ndash; please see the tool at the top-right of this page.*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

View of Trout Lake facing north with mountains in background and sandy beach in foreground

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park Renewal Plan 

Share your ideas about a proposed community garden in Burrard View Park. About this projectIn April 2020, the <a href="https://vufff.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation (VUFFF)</a> reached out to us (the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation) to request an area of park space in the Hastings-Sunrise area for growing local food.The proposed garden would include:<ul><li>An Indigenous food forest planted, tended to, and harvested in partnership with Indigenous community members</li><li>Annual and perennial plants in a medicine wheel pattern</li><li>Nature-based and recycled-material storage and seating</li><li>Pathways and programs offering connections to the field house and playground (which is scheduled to be renewed in the near future)</li><li>Opportunities for community members to share knowledge across generations and cultures.</li></ul> What we&#39;re asking nowThe goal of this survey is to understand the East Vancouver community&rsquo;s diverse values and needs so that we can identify the best location for the project within Burrard View Park. The last day to participate in this survey was December 6th. Thank you for your interest, and please keep an eye on this Shape Your City page for updates.

Burrard View Community Garden

<a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/memorial-square-redesign/news_feed?category=%E7%AE%80%E4%BD%93%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/memorial-square-redesign/news_feed?category=%E7%B9%81%E9%AB%94%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a>Chinatown Memorial Square is located in the heart of Vancouver&#39;s Chinatown at the corner of Keefer Street and Columbia Street. This valued public space hosts important community events and draws many visitors to the neighbourhood where they can learn about the contributions of Chinese people in Canada. It also provides a space for community members to honour culture and traditions.This project is an important part of Chinatown&#39;s living heritage. We are working with the community, stakeholders and people from across Vancouver to improve Chinatown Memorial Square as an accessible public space while developing a design that enhances its culture and history.

A painting of the Memorial Square sculpture and a small gathering of people at it's bottom. The background shows green trees and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden.

<a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/memorial-square-redesign" target="_blank"><button>Click here for English Translation</button></a>座落於奇花街和哥倫比亞街交匯處的唐人街紀念廣場﹐ 是溫哥華唐人街的核心地點。許多重要的社區活動例如國殤紀念日典禮等都是在這裡舉行，這個珍貴的公共空間吸引不少遊客到訪，讓他們可以了解華裔加拿大人的貢獻。廣場亦為社區成員提供了一個能夠讓他們對中華文化和傳統表達尊重的社交空間。這個項目是唐人街活態遺產的重要部分。我們正在與社區、相關人士和溫哥華各地的人合作，以改善唐人街紀念廣場作為一個無障礙的公共空間，同時制定一個加強其文化和歷史的設計。

唐人街紀念廣場重新設計

Update: On June 6, 2022, the Park Board approved the adoption of the Skateboard Amenities Strategy (CitySkate) presented by staff. Download the <a href="https://parkboardmeetings.vancouver.ca/2022/20220606/REPORT-SkateboardAmenitiesStrategy-CitySkate-20220606.pdf">Skateboard Amenities staff report</a> (ext link). Future updates about this project will be available on this page.Consultation is now complete and we have wrapped up our citywide Skateboard Amenities Strategy called CitySkate. The purpose of Strategy is to shape a long range plan for improving the skateboard facilities within our park system in addition to finding opportunities for skateboarding (and other small wheeled sports) in public spaces within the city.The Skateboard Amenities Strategy is guided by <a href="https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vanplay-parks-and-recreation-strategy.aspx#redirect">VanPlay</a>, <span style='color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: "Gotham SSm A", "Gotham SSm B", Montserrat, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.16px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;'>Vancouver&rsquo;s Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan, which represents a strong commitment to equitable delivery of excellent parks and recreation opportunities, including improving access to and availability of skateboard amenities.Over the course of the project, we completed two main phases of public engagement. Phase 1 was completed in June 2021 and results can be found in the documents tab. The Phase 2 survey was live from October 12 - November 8, 2021 and sought feedback on potential skate amenity location across the City.Results from this survey are available in the documents tab on the right side of this page. The final Strategy and recommendations will be posted later this June 2022.

Young girl Ivy skateboarding at Mount Pleasant Skate Park on a sunny day with a big smile

Skateboard Amenities Strategy 

<h3>Let us know about your experience of the Stanley Park Temporary Bike Lane in 2021.</h3>Have you had a chance to experience the temporary bike lane in Stanley Park this summer?In March 2021, a <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/decision-stanley-park-temporary-bike-lane-on-park-drive.pdf">board motion</a> was passed to implement a temporary bike lane on Stanley Park Drive. We made some changes based on your feedback from 2020 and would like your input on your experience of the bike lane this year. The findings will help inform the future needs and desires for mobility in Stanley Park.Tell us about your experience by taking the survey below. Paper copies are available by request.The summer 2021 temporary bike lane survey is now closed. The summary report can be found in the Documents section on the righthand side of this page. Thank you to everyone who shared your thoughts on the temporary bike lane in Stanley Park. Your feedback will help inform future mobility initiatives in Stanley Park. A presentation of the 2021 bike lane can be viewed in the updates section below. You can also email us at StanleyPark@vancouver.ca or call 3-1-1 with questions or comments.

Cyclists travel on the bike lane on Stanley Park Drive with concrete barriers to separate them from the vehicle traffic lane

Stanley Park - Temporary Bike Lane in 2021

The Cambie Corridor is experiencing growth, which is increasing demands on its drainage and sewer systems, parks, and public spaces. To address these demands and provide critical drainage services, park spaces, and transportation options for the neighborhood, the Alberta Street Blue Green System and Columbia Park Renewal Project will explore ways to improve Columbia Park, Alberta Street, and 43rd Avenue.Project Principles:<ul><li>Create a thriving urban ecosystem</li><li>Respect and celebrate water</li><li>Support a vibrant, active community</li><li>Maximize public open spaces</li></ul><h2>Blue green system on Alberta Street</h2>Alberta Street (from West 37th Avenue to 45th Avenue) will be a park-like street, or blue green system, that provides a connection for people and urban wildlife between Queen Elizabeth Park and Columbia Park.A blue green system is a network of connected park-like streets that manage water and land in a way that is inspired by nature and designed to replicate natural functions and provide ecosystem services. Learn more in <a href="http://shapeyourcity.ca/alberta-columbia/blue-green-systems" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our post on the important drainage functions of blue green systems</a>.<h2>Renewal of Columbia Park</h2>Columbia Park is an important part of the Alberta Street blue green system and a key public benefit and priority for the Cambie Corridor Plan. Improvements are required to meet the current and future needs of this growing community including updating aging amenities, expanding uses, and creating more welcoming park spaces. By including space for green rainwater infrastructure, the park can continue to support a variety of uses with the added benefits of creating more habitat that supports increased biodiversity and greater access to nature in the park.<h2>To learn more, you can:</h2>1. Review the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/alberta-columbia/alberta-columbia-engagement-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recommended concept design from Phase 3 (PDF 3 MB)</a><a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/alberta-columbia/alberta-columbia-engagement-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> and see how input from Phase 2 shaped the design.2. Sign up with your email address to receive project updates.<h2>Next Steps</h2>The final master plan document will be completed in early 2025 for Park Board and City Council approval. The Alberta St Green Blue and Columbia Park Renewal project is not currently funded for implementation and funding will be considered through the 2027-2030 capital planning process.

This photo of a rain garden next to a bike lane near Sunset Park is an example of what could be propose

Alberta Street blue green system and Columbia Park renewal 

<a href="/dtes-policy-review-chn" target="_blank"><button style="margin: 4px 4px; font-size: 25px; background-color: #0086b3; border-color: #0086b3; color:white;">中文翻譯</button></a>The <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/downtown-eastside-plan.pdf">Downtown Eastside Plan</a> identified the urgent need for self-contained social housing at affordable rents. This was supported by feedback from recent engagement at the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/dtes-plan-community-fair-consultation-summary-june-2019.pdf">DTES Plan Community Fair.</a>Under the<a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20171128/documents/rr1appendixb.pdf"> Housing Vancouver Strategy: Three-year Action Plan</a>, modest increases in density and height to facilitate the delivery of more social housing were allowed in recently approved community plans.This policy review was identified as a priority action in order to:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:undefined;"><li>Enable a modest increase in density and height for 100% social housing through changes to existing zoning</li><li>Create greater flexibility for projects that deliver 100% social housing through the rezoning process</li><li>Clarify policies to improve development processes and reduce application times</li></ul><div class="fr-img-space-wrap"><a href="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/11ae5542deb6cdb3178642ff8cff1d53cc32042c/original/1624060303/821a847cde3d65576c8b14e96d317597_DEOD_SA-2__3__4__M-1__FC-1_map.png?1624060303" target='blank"'><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/11ae5542deb6cdb3178642ff8cff1d53cc32042c/original/1624060303/821a847cde3d65576c8b14e96d317597_DEOD_SA-2__3__4__M-1__FC-1_map.png?1624060303"></a> <h3 class="fr-img-space-wrap2">What are the proposed changes?</h3></div><h4>1. Downtown Eastside Oppenheimer District</h4>a) Under zoning - DTES Oppenheimer District Official Development Plan (sub areas 2, 3, 4)<ul><li>Density: increase of 1.0 FSR (floor space ratio) from 4.5 FSR for a maximum of 5.5 FSR</li><li>Height: increase of 7.6 metres from 22.9 metres for a maximum of 30.5 metres</li></ul>b) Through rezoning policy<ul><li>Through the existing rezoning process, a density of approximately 5 FSR and height of approximately 30.5 metres may be considered.</li><li>The proposed rezoning policy allows additional density and height to be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on heritage considerations, site context, e.g. site size, location, adjacent buildings, neighbourhood, etc.), urban design performance, and detailed proposal review.</li></ul><h4>2. Thornton Park / East False Creek</h4>a) Under zoning - FC-1 District Schedule<ul><li>Density: increase of 1.0 FSR from 5.0 FSR for a maximum of 6.0 FSR (increase residential limit to 4.5 FSR).</li><li>Height: A maximum of 83.9 metres (not to encroach on protected public views) is currently allowed. No changes are proposed.</li></ul>b) Through rezoning policy<ul><li>Through the existing rezoning process, only additional density may be considered based on context and design. Height is restricted to 22.9m (75 ft) under the existing rezoning process.</li><li>The proposed rezoning policy allows additional density and height to be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on heritage considerations, site context, e.g. site size, location, adjacent buildings, neighbourhood, etc.), urban design performance, and detailed proposal review.</li></ul>See our <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/downtown-eastside/dtes-policy-review-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">information boards</a> for more detailed information.The survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation. <a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/22439/widgets/91760/documents/61394"></a>

Engagement during the DTES Plan Community Fair in 2019

Downtown Eastside policy updates to increase social housing

<a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">英文</a>| <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-sch" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(43, 195, 255); text-decoration: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: 0px; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s; touch-action: manipulation; user-select: auto; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-punjabi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">旁遮普語</a> <a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/annual-budget.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 年預算草案</a>現已公佈我們感謝每一位在年度預算參與過程中的意見和支持。<a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/engagement-survey-document.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 年預算參與報告</a>現可供查閱。 <hr><h2>您可透過以下方法參與：</h2><ul><li>登記以在 12 月 1 日舉行的市議會會議上透過電話或親身發言－ <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/council-meetings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/council-meetings</a></li><li>透過 <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/contact-council" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/contact-council</a> 直接聯絡市長和市議會來表達意見</li><li>與您身邊的人分享這些機會</li></ul><hr><h3>疫情的財務影響：</h3><ul><li>由於 COVID-19 疫情影響，市政府在 2020 年及 2021 年均面對嚴重收益下降，而這將會帶來長遠財政影響。面對收益低於正常水平同時成本增加，2022 年預算中的開支將受到限制。因此您對市政府開支的優先考慮比以往更加重要。</li></ul>為了讓市政府能繼續運作，在下年度需要增加物業稅<ul><li>即使我們不改善項目和服務，市政府的營運成本也逐步增加</li><li>市議會已投票決定下年度物業稅的加稅幅度不會超過 5%。市議會可能需要考慮在下一年的預算中如何縮減開支，而這將對公眾項目和服務造成影響。</li></ul><style> .blog-post-tool .ba-embed { display: none; } </style><style> .ba_button { color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 20px; display: inline-block; text-align: center; margin: 10px 2px 0px; font-weight: 400; } #ba { background: #004990; border: 1px solid #004990; } #ba:hover { color: #004990; background: white; } .tool-full-page .ba_button { display: none; } .main-container { padding: 0px; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .col-lg-offset-2.tool-full-page { margin-left: 0px; } .col-lg-8.tool-full-page { width: 100%; } } </style>

2022年市政預算| Budget 2022

<a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-tch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਚੀਨੀ</a> |<a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-sch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ਸਧਾਰਨ ਚੀਨੀ</a> <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-tagalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a>| <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ</a> ਸਾਡਾ <a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/annual-budget.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 ਦੇ ਬਜਟ ਦਾ ਖਰੜਾ</a> ਹੁਣ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈਅਸੀਂ ਸਾਡੀ ਸਲਾਨਾ ਬਜਟ ਸ਼ਮੂਲੀਅਤ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਭ ਦੇ ਸਹਿਯੋਗ ਅਤੇ ਦਿਲਚਸਪੀ ਲਈ ਸਭ ਦਾ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। <a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/engagement-survey-document.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 ਦੀ ਬਜਟ ਸ਼ਮੂਲੀਅਤ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ</a> ਹੁਣ ਦੇਖੇ ਜਾਣ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ।<h2> </h2><h2> ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇੱਕ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਤਰੀਕਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ: </h2><ul><li>ਸਾਡਾ ਸਰਵੇਖਣ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰੋ (ਸਰਵੇਖਣ ਹੁਣ ਬੰਦ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ)</li><li>1 ਦਸੰਬਰ ਦੀ ਸਿਟੀ ਕਾਉਂਸਿਲ ਦੀ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਫੋਨ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਜਾਂ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਗਤ ਤੌਰ &#39;ਤੇ ਰਾਏ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਰਜਿਸਟਰ ਕਰੋ - <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/council-meetings" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/council-meetings</a></li><li>ਫੀਡਬੈਕ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/contact-council" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/contact-council</a> ਰਾਹੀਂ ਮੇਅਰ ਅਤੇ ਕਾਉਂਸਿਲ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੱਧਾ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ</li><li>ਇਹਨਾਂ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਨੈੱਟਵਰਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਾਂਝਾ ਕਰੋ</li></ul>ਮਹਾਂਮਾਰੀ ਦੇ ਵਿੱਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ<ul><li>ਕੋਵਿਡ-19 ਮਹਾਂਮਾਰੀ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਸਿਟੀ ਨੂੰ 2020 ਵਿੱਚ ਅਤੇ ਫਿਰ 2021 ਵਿੱਚ ਸਲਾਨਾ ਆਮਦਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਘਾਟੇ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਪਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਵਿੱਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ ਚਿਰ-ਸਥਾਈ ਹੋਣਗੇ। ਆਮ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਘੱਟ ਆਮਦਨ ਅਤੇ ਵਧੇ ਹੋਏ ਖਰਚਿਆਂ ਕਾਰਨ, 2022 ਦੇ ਬਜਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਰਚੇ ਸੀਮਤ ਹੋਣਗੇ। ਇਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਖਰਚਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਡੀਆਂ ਤਰਜੀਹਾਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਵਧੇਰੇ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਬਣ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।</li></ul>ਸਿਟੀ ਨੂੰ ਬਸ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਰੱਖਣ ਲਈ ਅਗਲੇ ਸਾਲ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਰਟੀ ਟੈਕਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਾਧਾ ਲੋੜੀਂਦਾ ਹੈ<ul><li>ਭਾਵੇਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਧਾਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਵੀ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ, ਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਖਰਚੇ ਹਰ ਸਾਲ ਵੱਧ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ</li><li>ਕਾਉਂਸਿਲ ਨੇ ਵੋਟ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਗਲੇ ਸਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਰਟੀ ਟੈਕਸ ਵਾਧਾ 5% ਤੋਂ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ। ਸਿਟੀ ਕਾਉਂਸਿਲ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਪੈ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਗਲੇ ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਬਜਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਘੱਟ ਖਰਚਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਜਨਤਕ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ &#39;ਤੇ ਅਸਰ ਪੈ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ।</li></ul> <style> .blog-post-tool .ba-embed { display: none; } </style><style> .ba_button { color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 20px; display: inline-block; text-align: center; margin: 10px 2px 0px; font-weight: 400; } #ba { background: #004990; border: 1px solid #004990; } #ba:hover { color: #004990; background: white; } .tool-full-page .ba_button { display: none; } .main-container { padding: 0px; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .col-lg-offset-2.tool-full-page { margin-left: 0px; } .col-lg-8.tool-full-page { width: 100%; } } </style>

ਬਜਟ 2022 | Budget 2022

<a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">英文</a>| <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-tch" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(231, 231, 231); color: rgb(2, 104, 152) !important; text-decoration: underline; outline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-punjabi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">旁遮普語</a> <a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/annual-budget.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 年预算草案</a>现已公布感谢大家在年度预算参与过程中的意见和支持。<a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/engagement-survey-document.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2022 年预算参与报告</a>现可供查阅。 <hr><h2>您可以通过不同方式参与：</h2><ul><li>报名在 12 月 1 日的市议会会议中通过电话或现场发言－<a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/council-meetings" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(3, 169, 244); text-decoration: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: 0px; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s; touch-action: manipulation; user-select: auto; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/council-meetings</a></li><li>通过 <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/council-meetings" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(3, 169, 244); text-decoration: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: 0px; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s; touch-action: manipulation; user-select: auto; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/council-meetings</a> 直接联络市长和市议会来表达意见</li><li>与您身边的人分享这些机会</li></ul>疫情的财务影响<ul><li>由于新冠疫情影响，市政府在 2020 年及 2021 年均面对严重收入下降，而这将会带来长远财政影响。由于收入低于正常水平，同时成本增加，2022 年预算中的开支将受到限制。因此您对市政府开支的优先考虑比以往更加重要。</li></ul>为了让市政府能继续运作，在下年度需要增加物业税<ul><li>即使我们不改善项目和服务，市政府的营运成本也逐步增加</li><li>市议会已投票决定下年度物业税的加税幅度不会超过 5%。市议会可能需要考虑在下一年的预算中如何缩减开支，而这将对公众项目和服务造成影响。</li></ul><style> .blog-post-tool .ba-embed { display: none; } </style><style> .ba_button { color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 20px; display: inline-block; text-align: center; margin: 10px 2px 0px; font-weight: 400; } #ba { background: #004990; border: 1px solid #004990; } #ba:hover { color: #004990; background: white; } .tool-full-page .ba_button { display: none; } .main-container { padding: 0px; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .col-lg-offset-2.tool-full-page { margin-left: 0px; } .col-lg-8.tool-full-page { width: 100%; } } </style>

2022年市政预算 | Budget 2022

<a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-tch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-sch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="http://www.shapeyourcity.ca/budget-punjabi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a>Our Draft 2022 Budget is now available! Each year City staff prepare an annual operating and capital budget and five-year financial plan for City Council&rsquo;s consideration. Over the summer and into the early fall, we received public input on your priorities for spending and your opinions about how the City manages its finances on your behalf.We thank everyone for their input and interest in our annual budget engagement process. The <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2022-draft-budget-public-engagement-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Engagement Report</a> is now available to view.Get to know the Draft 2022 BudgetThe <a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/annual-budget.aspx?utm_campaign=2022-budget&utm_medium=Vanity&utm_source=2022-budget_Vanity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft 2022 Budget</a> is now available for you to view, and will be presented to City Council on December 1. Council is scheduled to deliberate and vote on the budget at their December 7 meeting. You can review the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2022-draft-budget.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a>draft budget in <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2022-draft-budget.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full</a>, or get an overview in the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2022-draft-budget-highlights.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Highlights</a>.<h4>Ways you can still be involved</h4><ul><li>Review the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/annual-budget.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft 2022 Budget</a></li><li><a href="http://vancouver.ca/council-meetings">Contact Mayor and Council</a> directly to provide feedback</li><li>Share these opportunities with your networks</li></ul> City Council&#39;s 2022 Budget Priorities<a href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/council-priorities.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/e798892417cca3885b1c0927bd64f7caab445a5b/original/1596840042/2021_Priorities_graphic.jpg_a060b4110071cad069fbdc918370e76a?1596840042" style="width: 700px;"></a> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ljm2TTXd_YM?&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <style> .blog-post-tool .ba-embed { display: none; } </style><style> .ba_button { color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 20px; display: inline-block; text-align: center; margin: 10px 2px 0px; font-weight: 400; } #ba { background: #004990; border: 1px solid #004990; } #ba:hover { color: #004990; background: white; } .tool-full-page .ba_button { display: none; } .main-container { padding: 0px; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .col-lg-offset-2.tool-full-page { margin-left: 0px; } .col-lg-8.tool-full-page { width: 100%; } } </style>

Budget 2022

<h4>On January 18, 2023, Council voted unanimously to approve <a href="https://tenants.bc.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tenant Resource &amp; Advisory Centre Society</a> (TRAC) as the subtenant and non-profit operator of a social facility with services for renters at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/900+Howe+St,+Vancouver,+BC+V6Z+2S9/@49.2807969,-123.1227055,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5486717fd84bcde1:0x667778c547686688!8m2!3d49.280592!4d-123.1225148!16s%2Fg%2F11c26qznl5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#150 and #200 - 900 Howe Street</a>. </h4>Engagement with renters conducted by the City in 2021 identified legal education and advice on tenant rights as important services that renters are seeking. TRAC is a key organization in Vancouver dedicated to providing free legal education and advocacy for renters on residential tenancy matters. &nbsp;The lease to TRAC will support improved access to services for renters that assist in preventing evictions, displacement from communities and, in some cases, homelessness. &nbsp;&nbsp;As part of the agreement with TRAC, portions of the space at 900 Howe Street will be rented to additional agencies and organizations to deliver complementary services to renters &ndash; building towards a vision of a robust &lsquo;Renter Services Centre&rsquo; with multiple co-located agencies.&nbsp;With Council&rsquo;s approval of Tenant Improvements to 900 Howe Street, renovations are set to take place throughout 2023, and TRAC anticipates moving their operations to 900 Howe Street as early as Spring 2024. &nbsp;Alignment with City Strategies:&nbsp;City support for renter services at 900 Howe Street aligns with the Housing Vancouver Strategy, Framework for City of Reconciliation, Equity Framework, Accessibility Strategy and Spaces to Thrive: Vancouver Social Infrastructure Strategy.&nbsp;

Image is an exterior photo of the proposed Renter Centre at 900 Howe St with cars at Smithe and Howe intersection

Renter Services at 900 Howe Street

City of Vancouver, Vancouver School Board, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and West End Community Centre Association have worked together to create a renewal plan for the West End Community Hub (WECH). The West End Community Hub will include a renewed West End Community Centre and Ice Arena, King George Secondary School, Joe Fortes Library, childcare spaces and the relocation of Firehall No. 6.The West End Community Hub Renewal Plan guides the future of the site&rsquo;s buildings, programming and outdoor spaces. <h3>Public input</h3>Community members were involved throughout the project.<ul><li>In spring 2021, the community was engaged in co-creating the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/we-connect/west-end-community-hub-vision-and-principles-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vision and principles for the project</a> (PDF, 1 MB).</li><li>In winter 2022, the community was involved in <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/we-connect/west-end-community-hub-activities-and-spaces-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">identifying the kinds of spaces and activities</a> (PDF, .7 MB) they&rsquo;d like to see in the future West End Community Hub.</li><li>In spring 2023, the community was invited to share feedback on the <a href="https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/we-connect/west-end-community-hub-renewal-plan-phase3-engagement-report-site-scenarios.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">location of buildings, spaces and activities on the site</a> (PDF, 4.5 MB).</li></ul>We thank everyone for their participation and input.<h3>Project status</h3>At the end of February 2024, the Renewal Plan was endorsed by City of Vancouver Council, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and Vancouver Public Library Board. The West End Community Centre Association endorsed the plan in November 2023. Work to secure funding for this renewal continues, and construction will not start until funding is secured. Construction will need to be implemented through multiple phases and capital plans, based on funding and renewal priorities.

‘W.E. Connect’ text and illustrations of the West End Community Centre, King George Secondary School and Joe Fortes Library.

W.E. Connect: West End Community Hub Renewal Plan 

On April 25, 2022, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation approved the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/community-centre-strategy.aspx">Community Centre Strategy</a>. The strategy guides future investment in community centres and aims to enhance services provided by these highly valued public assetsCommunity centres are vital spaces that promote resilient communities by facilitating active living, community connectedness, and fostering citizenship amongst residents of all ages, ability levels, backgrounds, identities, and financial means.The strategy recognizes that service provision by community centres is continually evolving. Community centres of the future will need to ensure service equity for all residents, achieving the greatest possible public benefit, and be resilient and adaptable as needs change.

Community Centre Strategy

Thank you for your participation. The engagement period has ended on June 30, 2023. Staff will be summarizing the feedback and will update the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/accessibility-strategy.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Accessibility Strategy </a>accordingly. <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/tch-translated" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">繁體中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/sch-translation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">简体中文</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/tagalog-translation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tagalog</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/punjabi-translation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/b-n-toat-y-u-sach-l-c-v-ph-ng-ti-n-tr-giup-ng-i-khuy-t-t-t-da-d-c-phien-d-ch-chuyen-nghi-p" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiếng Việt</a> | <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/resumen-ejecutivo-de-la-estrategia-de-accesibilidad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Espa&ntilde;ol</a>The Accessibility Strategy reflects our commitment to support the full participation of persons with disabilities by establishing and maintaining inclusive services, programs, and infrastructure, and by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers.The strategy reinforces our recognition of the rights, dignity, and independence of people with disabilities within our communities. It strengthens our ability to foster a culture of equity and inclusion that values and includes all residents, visitors, and employees.<h3>Seeking input from disabilities communities</h3>The City is hosting <a href="https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/accessibility-strategy/news_feed/what-to-expect-at-the-engagement-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">two in-person engagement events, one online engagement event</a> and <a href="https://survey.vancouver.ca/s3/Accessibility-Strategy-Phase-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">an online survey</a>. The online survey will be open from May 25 2023 to June 30 2023.<h3>Persons with disabilities definition</h3>Persons with disabilities refers to those who experience physical, mental health, cognitive, communication, intellectual, sensory, or age-related impairments whether they are seniors, others with age-related impairments, or people with lived experience of mental health concerns or substance use issues.For the purposes of this strategy, we will use the term &#39;persons with disabilities&#39; to reference the complexity and diversity of lived experiences as outlined above.Developing the strategyThe strategy takes into consideration the multiple identities that intersect to make us who we are and how experiences differ depending on factors such as gender, disability, age, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender identity.The Accessibility Strategy was developed in tandem with the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/equity-framework.pdf">Equity Framework</a> and the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/healthy-city-strategy.aspx">Healthy City Strategy</a> and aligns with the <a href="https://vancouverplan.ca/">Vancouver Plan</a> and the <a href="https://council.vancouver.ca/20141028/documents/rr1.pdf">City of Reconciliation Framework</a>.

A graphic illustration shows people with different disabilities standing in a row. 

An graphic illustration shows 10 people with different disabilities standing in a row. On the left side there is a white person with a prosthetic leg pushing a person of colour in a wheelchair who is high-fiving a white, feminine presenting person with pink hair prosthetic arm. Towards the middle a white feminine presenting person with a walker stands with a white person with dark glasses and a white cane who is waving at the viewer. A black person with two prosthetic legs stands beside them. On the center right, a white person with purple hair and a prosthetic leg rests a hand on the shoulder of a white person with brown hair in a wheelchair, and is showing a peace sign. On the far right, a person of colour who is missing their left leg from the knee down leans on a crunch and has their arm around a person with grey hair with no visible disability. 

Accessibility Strategy

<img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f0dc7ac6b1eb9a22873cc36d9b0f1a0ddb055f32/original/1650659159/54ccad164d0bf5c89bee155d20951041_zoning_map_rules_circles.JPG?1650659159" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fil">Updates to the Zoning and Development By-law in effect November 14, 2022.Council approved changes that will make it easier to find and use information contained within the Zoning and Development By-law on July 5, 2022. The updated by-law will be in effect November 14, 2022.Updates include improved document navigation, enhanced document accessibility features, and clearer rules with diagrams and tables.Find your <a href="https://maps.vancouver.ca/zoning/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoning district</a> or review zoning and land use documents, including the Zoning and Development By-law, official development plans, policies, guidelines and bulletins by visiting the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-land-use-policies-document-library.aspx#regulation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoning and land use document library</a>.We want to ensure that everyone has access to the updated Zoning and Development By-law. If you are unable to view or read the documents, <a href="mailto:regredesign@vancouver.ca"></a>call 3-1-1.CLOSED: Project Completed

Illustration of a map in colour coded zoning districts and regulations assigned by colour to each parcel of land on the map

Regulation Redesign: Updated Zoning and Development By-law

<h3>Support cleaner air and climate action</h3>In November 2020, Vancouver City Council directed staff to explore a citywide residential parking program with a pollution charge as part of the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx"></a><a href="https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx"></a><a href="https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx">Climate Emergency Action Plan</a><a href="https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx"></a><a href="https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx"></a>. <div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript">The Climate Emergency Parking Program would:<ul><li>Encourage people who are buying new vehicles to choose clean options</li><li>Reduce air and carbon pollution</li><li>Fund climate emergency actions</li></ul>It would also allow the City to respond more effectively to localized parking issues as Vancouver grows.</div>

About 30% of Vancouver's street space is dedicated to parking.

Climate Emergency Parking Program

We want your feedback on public space and street upgrades at the future Broadway Subway Station blocks. As part of the subway construction, the station blocks are being redesigned to accommodate subway infrastructure, including ventilation grilles and emergency exits. The Broadway Subway will change how people move to and from the Broadway corridor by extending the Millennium Line SkyTrain to Arbutus Street. We have an opportunity to reimagine Broadway as a Great Street by reallocating space towards improved public space. This provides opportunities to improve the experience of walking and rolling on the street, while accommodating necessary station vents and exits, and the large number of people expected to use the subway stations. While the location of critical subway infrastructure along Broadway is fixed, we are looking for feedback on various street design elements that will enhance the area around the future station blocks. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and public health measures, virtual open houses are running between May 18 and June 15, 2021.

Image of people cross the street near Broadway-City Hall Station.

Broadway Station Block Street Design

<div class="fr-img-space-wrap"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/fdc90153d710389353dd20894679c4ce5a17e729/original/1619115035/ba1e05bf975db39b78c66b02ac7ccc56_5080_Quebec_-_5-storey.jpg?1619115035" alt="Photo of 5080 Quebec St. 5-Storey Building"></div>Council approved Streamlining Rental at Public Hearing on December 14, 2021. As Vancouver grows, we need to ensure there are a variety of housing options to meet the diverse needs and range of household incomes of people who live and work here. Building more secure rental housing in all areas of the city is a critical component to this.The majority of Vancouver&rsquo;s households are renters, and the need for secure rental housing has grown as fewer are able afford the rapidly rising costs of homeownership. In the mid 1970s, strata condos began to dominate new apartment construction and almost no new secure rental housing was built in Vancouver for 30 years. These lost decades resulted in a significant shortfall of rental that has contributed to the current housing crisis. While the City introduced incentives for the construction of new rental housing in 2009 that have resulted in some new rental buildings, there is still a lot of catching up required to meet the need rental housing need.In November 2019, following a 10 year review of the City&rsquo;s Rental Incentive Programs, Council approved the <a href="https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/policy-rezoning-secured-rental.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Secured Rental Policy</a>. This policy consolidates, updates and strengthens rental incentive policies that have been in place in Vancouver for over a decade. The Secured Rental Policy identifies two key changes needed to make it easier to building secure rental housing in Vancouver:<ol><li>Changes to C-2 zoning to allow new 6 storey rental buildings through the same process as new 4 storey condo buildings (without rezoning) </li><li>Changes to policy for rezoning in low-density areas (RS or RT zones) to simplify the process by standardizing regulations through new rental zones, focusing on areas within walking distance of public transportation, shopping and other daily needs</li></ol>Learn more about the <a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/rental-rz/news_feed/proposed-actions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">proposed actions</a>.The updated Secured Rental Policy is the outcome of extensive public and stakeholder consultation over the last 4 years, including what we&rsquo;ve heard through engagement on the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/housing-vancouver-strategy.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Housing Vancouver Strategy</a> and 3-Year Action Plan (2017), <a href="https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/creating-new-market-rental-housing.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Rental Incentive Program Review</a> (2019), and the <a href="https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/creating-new-market-rental-housing.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Secured Rental Policy implementation work</a> for C-2 zones and low-density areas (2020).

Streamlining Rental: Making it easier to build secure rental housing in more neighbourhoods

We&#39;re planning to improve active transportation along Smithe Street (Richards Street to Thurlow Street).The proposed upgrades will:<ol><li>Close major gaps in the existing bike network by providing an east-west connection between the West End and Cambie Bridge.</li><li>Create safer intersections for everybody through protected intersections.</li><li>Be delivered using a quick-build approach to minimize impacts.</li><li>Maintain sufficient vehicle capacity for pre-COVID volumes.</li></ol> <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/826e6d29fddc09173b82510702894259b3f93f47/original/1620409371/fcd85f421c8232be9012b78a15bc7ae0_smithe_st_-_infographics.JPG?1620409371" style="width: 846px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <h2>Engagement Feedback</h2><ul><li>In spring 2021, we engaged with stakeholders and public to gather feedback on a proposed design for Smithe Street upgrades.</li><li>Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. We have refined the design based on what we heard to improve safety and comfort for all road users.</li><li><a href="https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/smithe-street-upgrades-public-engagement-summary.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the detailed stakeholder and public engagement summary.</a></li></ul>

An aerial view of Smithe Street showing motor vehicles and a cyclist approaching Burrard Street.

Smithe Street upgrades

The Broadway Plan social and cultural survey is now closed. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and experiences with us. The City recognizes that a project as big as the Broadway Plan will likely have some impacts on the area and to help us identify and learn from these we will be undertaking a study linked to this work. The Social and Cultural Integrated Impact Assessment Study (SCIIA) is a project with objectives to better understand the impacts that land use change may have on the people, places and sites in the <a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broadway Plan area</a>. The purpose of the study is to:<ul><li>Identify physical and non-physical social and cultural assets in the area</li><li>Better understand the importance of these assets to quality of life</li><li>Examine related land use issues including gaps in our existing network, challenges to preservation of social serving spaces, including; arts and cultural spaces and their uses, housing, businesses, and other community-serving uses</li><li>Provide recommendations to inform land use policy, minimize negative impacts and maximize positive opportunities for change.</li></ul>This study will be grounded in local knowledge, particularly the knowledge and experiences of historically and systematically marginalized communities.Broadway Plan social and cultural surveyWhat impacts and opportunities does the Broadway Area Plan have for the social and cultural life of the area?Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback as part of the <a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-plan-scia/survey_tools/broadway-plan-social-and-cultural-survey">Broadway Plan social and cultural survey</a>.This survey is about the Broadway Plan and the changes that it will bring to the neighbourhoods in the Broadway Plan Area (Kitsilano, Fairview, Mount Pleasant, and False Creek Flats). We are particularly interested in learning about impacts on arts, culture, and social organizations and people who have not been involved in official City planning processes.What is the Broadway Plan?The Broadway Plan is a new 30-year community plan that is currently being developed by the City. The plan includes the area from Clark Drive to Vine Street, and 1st Avenue to 16th Avenue, and will focus on opportunities to integrate new housing, jobs, and amenities around the new Broadway Subway. We want to learn about the impacts on you, or on your organization and its work.<a href="https://shapeyourcity.ca/broadway-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn more about the Broadway plan</a><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/1b977c8a58d9cb97589dd2cff93c7f07d5803d27/original/1618354022/c33d1a9c7317adc474f36bf22f7bbb53_bway_overview_map.png?1618354022" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> What is the purpose of this survey?The purpose of the survey is to better understand how people and places within these neighbourhoods may be impacted by land use changes brought about by the Broadway Plan, specifically impacts on social and cultural spaces and places.This survey is part of a broader study &ndash; the Social and Cultural Integrated Impact Assessment &ndash; which the City is undertaking to evaluate the potential impacts of the Broadway Plan. By participating in this survey, you can help to inform land use policy, minimize negative impacts, and maximize positive opportunities for change based on community-held values and the places that are important to you and/or your organization.For more information about the Impact Assessment study, contact <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:broadwayplan@vancouver.ca?subject=Question%20about%20the%20Broadway%20Social%20Cultural%20Integrated%20Impact%20Assessment%20(SCIIA)">broadwayplan@vancouver.ca</a>.How your feedback will be usedFeedback from this survey will be directly reflected in recommendations developed to inform the Broadway Plan. These recommendations will inform refined directions of the draft Broadway Plan, which will be available for public review and further feedback in summer 2021.

Mural on the side of the Native Education College by Jerry Whitehead, Sharifah Marsden, and Corey Bulpit (Photo Credit: Native Education College)

Social and cultural impact assessment for the Broadway Plan

The Vancouver Park Board has completed the installation of the calisthenics equipment that was voted on by the West End community in spring 2020 as part of the WEChoo$e <a class="fr-strong" href="https://vancouver.ca/your-government/participatory-budgeting.aspx" target="_blank">participatory budgeting pilot project</a>.&nbsp;The West End Calisthenics Park in Barclay Heritage Square was one of fourteen potential initiatives identified through the West End Participatory Budgeting project, also known as WeChoo$e. This project received the highest number of community votes and a $50,000 grant towards implementation. Located carefully beneath existing, mature trees, and in a location to preserve the open green lawn area, the installed equipment includes an incline bench, parallel bars, push up bar, decline press, Swedish ladder, plus a separate, accessible hand-cycling station. The equipment was opened to the public in January 2022 and was immediately seen in use by local residents.

Calisthenics equipment at Barclay Heritage Square 