Image credit: Revery Architecture/Westbank/Squamish First Nation
The City of Vancouver is a City of Reconciliation that supports and respects Squamish Nation's rights to develop the Sen̓áḵw lands.
Sen̓áḵw is a development project on 10.5-acres of Squamish Nation land located on Kits Point adjacent to Vanier Park. It is taking place on lands under the governance of the Squamish Nation.
Note City land use policies and regulations are not applicable to these lands, and we are not directly involved in any part of the planning or design of the development.
What's happeningWest 1st Avenue and Fir Street transportation changes
In anticipation of community growth from the Sen̓áḵw Development, we are making transportation changes in the Burrard Slopes area to make walking, cycling, and business access safer and easier.
Upcoming improvements
- New protected bike lanes along West 1st Avenue (Pine Street to Burrard Street) and Fir Street (West 1st Avenue to West 2nd Avenue)
- Upgraded protected bike lanes along West 1st Avenue (Pine Street to Creekside Drive) and Burrard Street (York Avenue to West 1st Avenue)
- Wider sidewalks along West 1st Avenue and Fir Street
- New protected intersections at Burrard Street and West 1st Avenue and Fir Street and West 1st Avenue (Squamish Nation-delivered)
- New traffic signals at Fir Street and West 1st Avenue and Fir Street and West 2nd Avenue
- New Squamish Nation-delivered plaza at West 1st Avenue and Fir Street
- Parking changes in select locations
Project timeline
After gathering and reviewing feedback, we'll consult with our Squamish Nation partners and make necessary design changes. We plan to start the transportation changes in 2026 and 2027, coordinating with Sen̓áḵw-related projects. We will update the community before starting construction.
If you have any questions, email bikeupgrades@vancouver.ca
Review the January 2025 notification letter PDF file (1.5 MB)
