False Creek South neighbourhood (looking north)
We want to build a legacy for future generations on these lands by updating the original vision for the neighbourhood, reflecting and embracing Vancouver’s 21st century priorities.
Background
We hold the title to 80 acres of land here that we steward on behalf of Vancouver residents and which are situated on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
When the neighbourhood was built in the 1970s and 1980s, much of the City land was leased to tenants via 60-year ground leases, with most of the leases expiring in the next 15 to 25 years. No new housing has been built in False Creek South since the 1980s.
The False Creek South neighbourhood is located between the Cambie and Burrard Street bridges on the south shore of False Creek, excluding Granville Island and Senakw.
It is a unique waterfront community that was regarded as a model of progressive urban planning in the 1970s, when we transformed industrial land into a neighbourhood known for its abundance of open space and intentional design.
What's happeningWe're working on an updated False Creek South development framework
In March 2024, Council directed staff to report back PDF file (109 KB) with an updated and enhanced False Creek South development framework that addresses current housing pressures, reflects citywide and community input, and considers key factors outlined in the Council resolution.
To support this, in summer 2025, we conducted technical investigations in the False Creek South neighbourhood. These routine studies help us understand the condition of the land, and the results will support a future planning process.
Contact us
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