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Just released: Gastown Public Spaces Plan
The City has just released the Gastown Public Spaces Plan. The plan builds on the past two years of summertime pedestrian pilots on Water Street, changes to traffic routing, and other public realm improvements. It contains six key directions: Partner... Continue reading »
Creating a Gastown Pedestrian Zone – Five Ideas for the Pilot Project
On Wednesday (February 7), City Council will be considering a proposed Gastown Summer 2024 Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot Project. A long title, but the gist of the project involves a six-week transformation of Water Street into a mix of car-free... Continue reading »
City launches engagement for Gastown Public Space Plan
After approving a Council motion to improve Gastown public spaces in May of this year, the City has now launched an engagement process to support the creation of a public space plan for the neighbourhood. This is a great step –... Continue reading »
A People-Focused Gastown – strengthening public space in Vancouver’s first neighbourhood
Earlier today, the VPSN wrote to City Council to offer our support for a motion entitled “A People-Focused Gastown: A Bold, Forward-Looking Vision for a Vibrant and Prosperous Neighbourhood.” A long with our note of support, we offered a few ideas... Continue reading »
Blood Alley redesign – addressing equity and inclusion
Blood Alley – or Trounce Alley, as it’s formally known – runs parallel to Water Street in the heart of Gastown. It’s an interesting space that was redesigned in the 1970’s as part of the revitalization of the neighbourhood. Despite... Continue reading »