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

Gastown public spaces

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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 happeningWater Street Pedestrian Zone pilot has now concluded (July to August 2024) 

This summer we transformed Water Street and Maple Tree Square into a vibrant pedestrian zone with public seating, expanded patios, artwork courtesy of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, live performances, and other installations.

All of the feedback and data gathered from this summer's pilot will be analyzed by staff and these learnings will be presented to Council in fall 2024.

There will be many more opportunities to share feedback on Gastown’s public spaces.

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What we're doing

Gastown repairs and traffic changes

Repairs to Maple Tree Square are now complete, on time, and in advance of this summer’s Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot.

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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Email: gastownpublicspaces@vancouver.ca

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