Green rainwater infrastructure projects

As of October 2025, there are over 400 green rainwater infrastructure systems in Vancouver. These systems collect and clean rainwater runoff from over 32 hectares of City land. Visit VanMaps to find green infrastructure systems near you. 

Find information on the design and performance of some of our systems.

Project highlights

63rd and Yukon (880.96 KB)

A bioswale plaza constructed in 2018 with public seating, artwork, and educational signage.

Alberta St Blue Green System and Columbia Park Renewal

The Alberta St Blue Green System and Columbia Park Renewal will explore ways to address sewer and drainage needs of the growing Cambie Corridor.

Olympic Village and Hinge Park (2.29 MB)

Area features green roofs, permeable pavers, and bioswales that capture and clean rainwater providing greenspace for communities and wildlife.

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We’ve opened Rainbow Park in the downtown core at Smithe and Richards streets.

Pine Street (3.12 MB)

Three roadway bioretention systems integrated into traffic calming features.

Richards Street (2.65 MB)

Eight City blocks of rainwater tree trench built underneath downtown bike lanes.

Sunset Park (3.49 MB)

A bioswale plaza adjacent to a bike lane and a public park.

Woodland and 2nd (2.72 MB)

A bioswale plaza adjacent to a bike lane with public seating, artwork, and a habitat log.