Musicians playing instruments on Water St outside of a restaurant in Gastown

Gastown public spaces

We are investing in Gastown to repair aging streets and sidewalks and are also taking steps to make its unique streets, laneways, and public spaces more:

  • Vibrant
  • Clean
  • Safe
  • People-friendly

What's happeningShare your feedback about the 2025 Gastown Summer Pilot

This summer, we’re testing public space and transportation changes to help shape future upgrades and programming in Gastown.

Share your experience with:

  • Public space enhancements on Water Street
  • Two-way Cordova Street
  • Sunday Water Street Pedestrian Zone (10am to 6pm)

The survey closes August 31, 2025. 

Take the survey  

What we're doing

2025 Gastown Summer Pilot

We’re temporarily turning Water Street into a vibrant, people-friendly pedestrian zone.

Gastown Public Spaces Plan

We’re working with the local Nations to create a plan for the future of public spaces in Gastown.

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Contact us

Email: gastownpublicspaces@vancouver.ca

Questions?

Share your feedback about:

  • Access, traffic, and parking impacts
  • Gastown's public spaces
  • Other general inquiries and feedback

Submit your feedback and questions