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The future of Northeast False Creek

The Northeast False Creek Plan sets the long-term vision for the last remaining piece of large undeveloped land in the downtown along False Creek.

The final plan for Northeast False Creek proposes:

A new vibrant waterfront destination with amenities including childcare, social housing, artist space, plazas, an ice rink, and a cultural centre
Opportunities for community and social development, including 1,800 units of social housing
32 acres of new and renewed parks and open space
Replacement of the viaducts with an at-grade street network that will connect Northeast False Creek to the downtown core

1800 new affordable housing units to aid the housing crisis. Diverse housing options to shape a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive neighbourhood.

A major waterfront park and open spaces to enjoy daily life, welcome big gatherings and events, and reflect our city’s rich heritage.

A new ground-level street network designed for all ages, abilities, and modes of travel will replace the aging viaducts. View a video.

Strategies to monitor and address community and social impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods, including the DTES and Chinatown.

A neighbourhood that accommodates and recognizes the living culture of local First Nations, Urban Indigenous, Chinese, and Black communities.

A welcoming, vibrant, convivial mix of land uses, new and renewed parks and open spaces for people of all ages and abilities.

A focus on key relationships between city and water, public places and views, supporting uses, and built form in 4 development areas.

Protection against future sea level rise, sustainable building design, and significant areas of high-quality shoreline.

A hub of entertainment, activity, and job space that supports fun, local businesses, regional economic performance, and major events.

A major arts and culture destination that hosts events and programs for Vancouverites and responds to the needs of cultural communities.

Public amenities to meet the area's growing, changing needs: childcare, community centres, cultural spaces, affordable housing, and more.

Read and comment on the development proposals, which carry out the area plan through site-specific rezonings.

Navigate a timeline of Northeast False Creek and its history of cultural gatherings, major events, industry, and city development.