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Arts and culture in the Northeast False Creek Plan

Northeast False Creek will serve as a major arts and culture destination.

The plan will provide city-serving programming opportunities and be responsive to a growing neighbourhood.

It will contribute to the overlapping needs of the Downtown Eastside’s cultural communities, creating an accessible and inclusive neighbourhood.

Read the Northeast False Creek Public Art Plan (5.5 MB)

Policy highlights

  • Establish a series of connected, accessible, and flexible public spaces
  • Meaningful cultural recognition and integration
  • Partner to secure affordable arts and cultural spaces, for the long term, that balance neighbourhood, district, and citywide needs
  • Explore opportunities to create social housing for artists with associated production space
  • Create a supportive, arts-friendly regulatory environment to allow arts practice to thrive and evolve in Northeast False Creek