About Viva Vancouver

It’s easy to enjoy yourself at VIVA Vancouver all summer long

This summer VIVA Vancouver is transforming road spaces into people places, giving people extra space to walk, bike, skate, sit and hang-out and meet new people.

The VIVA Vancouver model is based on best practices learned from three public space pilot projects that re-imagined public spaces in innovative ways: Summer Spaces 2009, the 2010 Olympic Pedestrian Corridors and Rediscover Granville in 2010.

The program has grown out of the pilots with the public’s support. The program's three main goals are to:

• Create a variety of public spaces for a mix of engaging activities and sojourning
• Increase neighbourhood liveability benefiting residents, businesses, community groups and visitors
• Encourage sustainable and active transportation by creating more safe and interesting spaces for walking and cycling