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Grandview is an ethnically diverse area full of eclectic charm and character. One of Grandview's most popular attractions is Commercial Drive, known as The Drive by locals, which is a mix of old-world charm meets modern hipness, and one of the city's organic-food hubs. Grandview is in the northeastern section of the city, east of the historic neighbourhoods, Chinatown and Strathcona, and west of the Pacific National Exhibition fairgrounds, at Hastings Park. The Grandview area extends south to Trout Lake, a beautiful urban lake and park.

Two of the communities in or near the Grandview area have a community plan underway:

Initiatives in Grandview

Grandview-Woodland community plan

Learn how the City is making Grandview-Woodland a more vibrant, liveable, and sustainable community, and find out how you can get involved in shaping your neighbourhood.

Turning streets into mini-parks

This pilot project will explore the possibility of converting small portions of lightly used road into accessible mini-parks, as a cost-effective way of bringing green space to where it is needed most, and improving the quality of life for you and your neighbours.

Events in Grandview

Emergency preparedness workshop

Wed, Jun 5, 7:00pm–8:30pm

Balcony and container gardening workshop

Sat, Jun 8, 10:00am–12:00pm

Customs declaration information workshop

Tue, Jun 18, 6:30pm–8:00pm

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My neighbourhood, by iheartcities

Street art along Commercial Drive.

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News in Grandview

City announces Treekeepers program to grow Vancouver’s urban forest

Apr 22, 2013 – Residents in Vancouver now have a new way to support the City of Vancouver’s goal to be the greenest city in the world by 2020, with the launch of the Treekeepers Program, which encourages residents and businesses to plant more trees on their property.

Providing high-quality, affordable water is one of the City's priorities.

Keeping water mains clean

Mar 26, 2013 – As part of ongoing maintenance, City crews will clean water mains in several areas of Vancouver between Tuesday, April 2 and Friday, May 31. Flushing water mains is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes. Cleaning will take place from 7 am to 3:30 pm for most neighbourhoods.

Garbage and recyling collection in the northeast corner of the City delayed by snowy road conditions

Dec 20, 2012 – Some garbage and recycling pick up in the northeast corner of the city was missed yesterday, due to the snowy road conditions. We will have extra crews in the field today, and tomorrow, if necessary.

Your municipal tax dollars go back into your community in the form of local services, including:

The City of Vancouver is a proud sponsor of these community organizations and events:

The City of Vancouver also provides support and funding to these community resources:

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Public art in Grandview

Monument For East Vancouver (2010), by Ken Lum

Ken Lum's Monument For East Vancouver: an expression of hope and defiance

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Growing more local food for healthier communities

Locally grown food is fresher, tastier, and healthier. It is also easier on the planet.

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Supporting healthy and vibrant communities

Arts and culture activities are part of a thriving community

The City of Vancouver offers grants to communities for events and projects related to the environment, arts and culture, social development, and sports.

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