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The Chinatown Revitalization Program began in 1999 as part of the City of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Revitalization Program. The goal for the project was to bring together community members to address several key issues in the area, such as safety and economic growth through an extensive community engagement and building process.
Downtown Eastside Crime Prevention / Community Development Project Report
Watch a video about the DTES Revitalization Project:
Drug Problems in the Downtown Eastside  (Apr 26, 2000)
Drug Solutions in Other Cities (Apr 26, 2000)
Drugs: Health Problem or Crime? (Apr 26, 2000)
As a means to bring the community to work together, the Vancouver Chinatown Revitalization Committee (VCRC) was officially formed in 2001 to encourage collaboration between the community and the City in developing short-term revitalization initiatives and a long-term vision for Chinatown.
In 2002, the Chinatown Vision was adopted by Council as a blueprint for the revitalization work in Chinatown.
Read the Chinatown Vision (PDF) 
Read the Council Report
In March 2004, Vancouver City Council requested City staff to report on the steps necessary to develop a Chinatown Community Plan. Based largely on the Chinatown Vision (PDF) , the plan is targeted at encouraging private sector investment in Chinatown and improving conditions for those who live, work and visit the area.
Read the Council Report (PDF)
In February 2005, Council approved a three-year action plan and work program to develop and implement a Chinatown Community Plan as the second phase of the Chinatown Revitalization Program. The program focuses on the following work areas:
A Progress Report was presented to Council in December 2006, providing an update on development trends and the status of revitalization initiatives since 2005.
Read the Progress Report
So far, many initiatives in these areas have already been implemented with the cooperation from the local community and funding from Vancouver Agreement partners, including the following public realm projects:
- The Chinatown Millennium Gate, which opened in 2002.
- The Silk Road, a walkway between the Vancouver Public Library and Chinatown. Take a video tour of Vancouver's Silk Road.
- 90 new character pedestrian lights.
- The Chinatown Memorial Square, a public work of art at the corner of Keefer and Columbia Streets commemorating the role of Chinese Canadians in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and in World Wars I and II.
Take a virtual tour of Chinatown attractions.
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| Chinatown Millennium Gate |
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| Silk Road |
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| Chinatown Memorial Square |
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