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What's new
ShakeOut BC: October 21
Drop, cover, and hold on during the the Great British Columbia ShakeOut on October 21.
Be prepared before an earthquake strikes Vancouver.
Improving permit and licence wait times
New actions have been approved to reduce application costs and give businesses more flexibility in using or updating their commercial spaces.
Chinatown Reimagined
Join us in cultural heritage making and reimagining Chinatown’s possible future. Register for the launch event or community forum October 16, 22, and 23.
Register now.
Join us in planning Vancouver together
Share choices and priorities for how Vancouver could grow into the future on Oct 25. Sign up for upcoming public engagements and have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local business.
Proof of vaccination
Show proof of vaccination to enter some City facilities, programs, and events. Entry into most buildings doesn't require proof of vaccination, but it's required for some programs/activities.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
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Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, roll, transit
More people than ever choose to walk, bike, roll, and take transit to get around. Find out how we support these active ways of getting around.
Home, property, and development
Building and renovating
Get building permits and guidelines to keep your building and renovation projects up to code and on track.
Urban planning, zoning, and development
We considers the implications of a wide range of social, economic, physical, and environment issues on the liveability of Vancouver.
Your government
Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Council is made up of the Mayor and 10 councillors who are elected at large for a four-year term.
Public consultation
Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
