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 happeningSummer 2025 pilot

Council approved the return of the Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot in summer 2025 for weekends and special events.

As part of the 2025 pilot, we will trial a two-way street design on Cordova St, between Gore and Richards streets, to improve access for residents, service providers, and visitors. 

In preparation for the pilot, we will continue working with local businesses, the Gastown Business Improvement Society, and community organizations, as well as partnering with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Staff will report back to Council in the coming months with further details on the roll-out of the 2025 pilot.

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What we're doing

Water Street Pedestrian Zone 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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