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Chinatown Memorial Square Redesign | 唐人街紀念廣場重新設計

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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.

Chinatown Memorial Square is located in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown at the corner of Keefer Street and Columbia Street. This valued public space hosts important community events such as the Remembrance Day ceremony, 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 their culture and traditions.

This project is an important part of Chinatown'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.

Chinatown Memorial Square is located in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown at the corner of Keefer Street and Columbia Street. This valued public space hosts important community events such as the Remembrance Day ceremony, 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 their culture and traditions.

This project is an important part of Chinatown'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.

  • Phase 2 public engagement highlights now available!

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    In our second phase of public engagement, we heard from members of the community, people across the city, and stakeholder groups on the draft vision, principles and goals for Memorial Square, along with ideas for possibly increasing the size of the space.

    • Read the engagement summary to learn about the feedback we received.

    Phase 2 Public Engagement Highlights

    Our next phase of engagement will present design options for the square that will be developed with the input we received during the first two phases. Stay tuned for updates through this webpage or by signing up for our email list.

  • Phase 2 Public Engagement has concluded

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    Thank you to everyone who participated in our most recent phase of engagement where we heard from you on the draft vision and goals for the project along with some ideas on redesigning and possibly increasing the size of the space.


    We will be sharing the engagement summary on what we heard during Phase 2 later this year by posting it on this website and distributing the link through our networks.


    We are now in the process of retaining a design consultant who will use feedback we have received to work on conceptual design options for the square. We will be presenting these options for your feedback when they’re ready.

  • Phase 2 survey deadline extended until December 13!

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    We have extended the deadline to complete our survey on the redesign of Chinatown Memorial Square to December 13, 2021. If you haven’t filled in the survey yet, please complete it today!

  • Launch of Phase 2 Public Engagement Survey

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    We want to hear your ideas for redesigning Chinatown Memorial Square and follow up on what we heard from you in Phase 1 of the public engagement.

    Phase 2 Public Engagement - Exploration

    After reviewing your feedback (see Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary Report), we have drafted a vision and set of principles and goals for the project. We're also sharing some ideas and seeking feedback on increasing the size of the square.

    Your responses will help guide the redesign process and consultant when developing the design options.


  • Thank you for your participation in our Phase 1 Public Engagement!

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    We wrapped up Phase 1 of the public engagement in summer 2021, when we listened and learned about what is important to you in this project. Check out our Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary Report!

    Between May 19 and June 16, 2021, we received a total of 385 survey responses in English and Traditional Chinese through the Shape Your City websites. We have reviewed the survey responses which will inform the redesign of Memorial Square.

    To receive updates on this project, please sign up to our mailing list on the side panel.

Page last updated: 14 Aug 2023, 02:36 PM