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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.

How to get involved

This July and August, Water Street will become a pedestrian zone with public seating, expanded patios, art, and other installations.

Learnings from the pilot and public engagement will help inform future pedestrian zone pilot planning. It will also inform the overall approach to pedestrianizing Water Street in the Gastown Public Space Plan.

Next steps

There will be many more opportunities this fall to share feedback on design approaches for Gastown’s public spaces, including a community survey and open houses. Sign up for our mailing list to get project updates, including opportunities to get involved.

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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.

How to get involved

This July and August, Water Street will become a pedestrian zone with public seating, expanded patios, art, and other installations.

Learnings from the pilot and public engagement will help inform future pedestrian zone pilot planning. It will also inform the overall approach to pedestrianizing Water Street in the Gastown Public Space Plan.

Next steps

There will be many more opportunities this fall to share feedback on design approaches for Gastown’s public spaces, including a community survey and open houses. Sign up for our mailing list to get project updates, including opportunities to get involved.

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Show us the places in Gastown important to you

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Tell us about your experience in Gastown:

  • What makes Gastown an important place to you?
  • What could improve your experience?
  • And tell us where? 

Pin the places that are important to you in Gastown or places where you would like to see improvements, and tell us why. You can also upload photos to help explain.


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