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Help us make Gastown’s unique streets, laneways and public spaces more vibrant and people-friendly!
Gastown is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) 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 Council direction [PDF, 0.2MB], staff are creating a plan that will guide how to:
Establish a vibrant, people-focused Gastown with enhanced gathering places, streets, and laneways to support a range of activities.
Pedestrianize Water Street, seasonally or year-round, starting with a pedestrian pilot in summer 2024.
Improve the street network, including walking, cycling, transit and vehicle connections and consideration of Cordova as a two-way street.
Advance Reconciliation with the local Nations and support their visibility on their lands.
Evolve and deepen the unique heritage feel of the area, including improved street materials and amenities.
Identify phased project timing and funding.
Read the backgrounder[PDF, 8MB] to learn about why we are making a public spaces plan and the draft objectives.
The Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot has now concluded (July to August 2024). This summer we transformed Water Street and Maple Tree Square into a vibrant pedestrian zone with public seating, expanded patios, artwork courtesy of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, live performances, and other installations.
All of the feedback and data gathered from this summer's pilot will be analyzed by staff and these learnings will be presented to Council in fall 2024.
There will be many more opportunities to share feedback on design approaches for Gastown’s public spaces. Sign up for our mailing list to get project updates, including opportunities to get involved.
Help us make Gastown’s unique streets, laneways and public spaces more vibrant and people-friendly!
Gastown is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) 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 Council direction [PDF, 0.2MB], staff are creating a plan that will guide how to:
Establish a vibrant, people-focused Gastown with enhanced gathering places, streets, and laneways to support a range of activities.
Pedestrianize Water Street, seasonally or year-round, starting with a pedestrian pilot in summer 2024.
Improve the street network, including walking, cycling, transit and vehicle connections and consideration of Cordova as a two-way street.
Advance Reconciliation with the local Nations and support their visibility on their lands.
Evolve and deepen the unique heritage feel of the area, including improved street materials and amenities.
Identify phased project timing and funding.
Read the backgrounder[PDF, 8MB] to learn about why we are making a public spaces plan and the draft objectives.
The Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot has now concluded (July to August 2024). This summer we transformed Water Street and Maple Tree Square into a vibrant pedestrian zone with public seating, expanded patios, artwork courtesy of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, live performances, and other installations.
All of the feedback and data gathered from this summer's pilot will be analyzed by staff and these learnings will be presented to Council in fall 2024.
There will be many more opportunities to share feedback on design approaches for Gastown’s public spaces. Sign up for our mailing list to get project updates, including opportunities to get involved.
This survey is now closed. Thank you for your input.
All of the feedback and data gathered from this summer's pilot will be analyzed by staff and these learnings will be presented to Council later this fall.
The Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot is a chance to learn about the experience of pedestrianizing Water Street. This summer, City staff will learn through:
Studies andobservations
Traffic changes (vehicle, bike, walking, transit)
Public life observations and site visits
Economic impact study (consumer spending trends and point of sales data)
Listening to feedback
Shape Your City survey (this survey)
Intercept survey
Business-specific survey
Design workshop
311 cases and emails
Door knocking to check-in with storefronts
Community pop-ups
What we learn will help shape a long-term vision for pedestrianizing Water Street, as part of the Gastown Public Spaces Plan. It will also help to plan future pedestrian zones.
This survey will be open until end of day September 2.
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Page last updated: 11 Sep 2024, 08:55 AM
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