
The False Creek Flats Plan is a long-term vision for the area to become more productive, sustainable, and connected to the rest of our city.
Created with the help of the Vancouver Economic Commission, community members and stakeholders, the plan recognizes the unique qualities of this neighbourhood and the important economic role it plays in Vancouver.
The approved plan focuses on:
A City-owned site in the Flats has been put forward for the C40 Reinventing Cities competition. Vancouver is part of a group of 19 cities who will be leaders in demonstrating how cities can shape the future by delivering healthier, greener, and economically viable urban developments.
We’re inviting architects, urban planners, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, start-ups, neighbourhood collectives, innovators, and artists to submit ideas that would transform our site into a leading example of sustainable and resilient development that serves the needs of our community.
Submit an expression of interest
Expressions of Interest are being accepted until May 31, 2018.
The study area boundary is Main Street to the west, Prior and Venables streets to the north, Clark Drive to the east, and Great Northern Way to the south.
July 25, 2017 - Referred to Public Hearing on September 19, 2017.
May 17, 2017 - City Council approved the False Creek Flats Plan.
Since the late 1980s, a lot of our industrial lands near downtown changed into mixed-use developments with homes, businesses, and amenities. This shift put a lot of pressure on our remaining industrial land, including the False Creek Flats.
Even though our land that prohibits residential uses makes up only 10 per cent of Vancouver's land area, it’s where half of us work. These lands are near transit, rail, roads, and ports, but away from residential areas. This lets businesses run non-stop operations and make noise, light, and odors without affecting people at home.
Since these lands are vital yet vulnerable, we created these studies and policies to balance the need for job space and development.
Year | Study or policy | Outcomes |
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1995 |
Industrial Lands Strategy |
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1996 – 1999 |
False Creek Flats Preliminary Concept Plan I-2 and I-3 Industrial Zoning District Schedules and Design Guidelines |
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2001 |
False Creek Flats Structure Plan |
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2005 |
Transportation and rail study |
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2005 |
Metro Core Jobs and Economy Land Use Plan |
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2011 |
Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy |
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