Vancouver Public Space Network » Charleson Park https://vancouverpublicspace.ca Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:46:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Coming up: False Creek South workshops on Public Space, Transportation and more https://vancouverpublicspace.ca/2018/01/03/coming-up-false-creek-south-workshops-on-public-space-transportation-and-more/ https://vancouverpublicspace.ca/2018/01/03/coming-up-false-creek-south-workshops-on-public-space-transportation-and-more/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:01:43 +0000 http://vancouverpublicspace.ca/?p=8648 As noted in our last newsletter, the City of Vancouver is currently working on a new community plan for the False Creek South area, a neighbourhood that stretches from the Burrard Bridge to Cambie Bridge.

As part of this, they are holding workshops devoted to different planning themes. There are a few that will be of particular interest to VPSN members, including sessions on public space and transportation. False Creek South is home to an intriguing and important array of spaces, such as Leg-in-Boot Square, Charleson Park and Sutcliffe Park (among others). These parks and plazas, and the many paths that connect them, will need to be a key component of any future plan for the area.

Registration for the 2018 False Creek South workshop series is now open, and you can contact City staff to sign up for one or more sessions.

  • Public Realm & Open Space, Wednesday, January 10 (5 – 8 pm)
  • Transportation, Wednesday, January 24 (5 – 8 pm)
  • Housing, Saturday, January 13 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
  • Character & Urban Design, Saturday, February 3 (3:30 – 6:30 pm)

:: Register for a workshop – online here or by calling 604-829-2015.

:: City of Vancouver False Creek South Planning Program webpage

:: VPSN Blog: False Creek South neighbourhood planning process launched (May 30, 2017)

]]> https://vancouverpublicspace.ca/2018/01/03/coming-up-false-creek-south-workshops-on-public-space-transportation-and-more/feed/ 0 Engagement: Improving the South False Creek Seawall https://vancouverpublicspace.ca/2016/02/02/engagement-improving-the-south-false-creek-seawall/ https://vancouverpublicspace.ca/2016/02/02/engagement-improving-the-south-false-creek-seawall/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:35:47 +0000 http://vancouverpublicspace.ca/?p=6967 The City of Vancouver wants your opinion on proposed improvements to the south seawall, between the Cambie and Burrard Bridges. The first event, hosted by the City of Vancouver’s Active Transport Team at the Granville Island Hotel, took place last Saturday. A second event takes place on Tuesday, February 2. Residents and users of the space have a chance to comment on the plans to improve safety for pedestrians and bikers on this, the oldest portion of the Vancouver seawall.

The portion of the seawall under consideration dates back to the mid-1970s, and features a series of particularly windy and narrow sections, as well as a variety of surface treatments. It’s also one of the most picturesque areas of the city, and runs adjacent to a number of open spaces (including Charleson Park, Sutcliffe Park, Leg-in-Boot Square and Granville Island) as well as the False Creek south neighbourhood. It’s frequented by locals and visitors alike, and provides stunning views of the Vancouver skyline.

Poster boards detailing the improvements focused on pedestrian and biker safety, especially on designs separating bike and jogging/walking lanes. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and get feedback.

For more details about the plans, check out vancouver.ca/seawall or visit the open house. The event takes place today from 4 to 7pm at CityStudio, 1800 Spyglass Place. You can also provide feedback via a short online questionnaire (deadline: February 19).

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