Broadway Plan

This is the start of a comprehensive planning and engagement process for the area of Broadway between Clark Drive and Vine Street.

Our goal is to support growth while maximizing the opportunities associated with the new rapid transit connection to the region.

We are launching a two-year process to create a comprehensive Broadway area plan. Through the process, there will be ongoing opportunities to share your thoughts.

The 30-year plan will focus on opportunities to integrate new housing, jobs, and amenities around the new Broadway Subway.

The plan will address the need for:

Increased job space
Deepening housing affordability
Minimizing displacement of existing tenants
New or improved connections
Improved parks and public spaces
New and renewed public amenities

Area profile

The Broadway Plan area (from Clark Dr to Vine St) is a diverse employment and residential mix that includes established neighbourhoods such as Kitsilano, Fairview, Mt. Pleasant, and the False Creek Flats.

Find out more about who lives here, who works here, how people get around, and the types of destinations and amenities in the area.

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What's happening

Spring engagement

We are hosting a series of 'walkshops' this May and June throughout the Broadway Plan area. These sessions combine a walking tour with a workshop, and are an opportunity for community members to help shape neighbourhood specific strategies for the Broadway Plan.

Join us as we explore the distinct neighbourhoods which make up the plan area and share your input with our team. We will discuss topics such as housing, transportation, parks and public space, local business, arts and culture, heritage, urban design, and community facilities, depending on the area.

The walking tour will take approximately 1.5 hours and will be followed by an approximately 1.5 hour workshop. This workshop will be a facilitated group discussion and mapping exercise to capture your thoughts and ideas for the area.

To join our walkshops register here:

Online survey

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on the Broadway Plan. We are now summarizing the feedback and will share the results soon.

March open houses

Thank you to everyone who attended our community open houses. We had over 3,200 people attend the five events. View the open house photos below.

Project timeline

Here is our process and anticipated milestones.

June 2018

City Council approves Terms of Reference for Broadway Planning Program
June -
late 2018

Form planning team, do background research, create an engagement strategy, and prepare the planning program
Early 2019
We are here:
Launch the planning program and create guiding principles
- Public engagement opportunities
Mid-2019
Create the plan's emerging directions: form growth scenarios and patterns for change
- Public engagement opportunities
Early 2020
Refine the plan directions: form a preferred scenario and create a draft Broadway Plan
- Public engagement opportunities
Mid-2020

Finish the refined plan
Late 2020

Present the plan to City Council to consider