Artist rendering of permanent Kamloops-Hastings Plaza
We’re building a permanent neighbourhood plaza at Kamloops and Hastings to provide a welcoming public space that can support community connections and events for years to come.
Originally established as a temporary pop-up plaza in 2021 during the pandemic, this neighbourhood plaza has become an essential gathering spot for residents.
In response to the popularity and community support of neighbourhood plazas, over the coming years we will be transforming more temporary plazas into permanent spaces.
What's happeningPermanent plaza construction at Kamloops and Hastings begins spring 2025
While construction of the permanent plaza is underway, a temporary plaza will be available on the opposite (north) side of Kamloops and Hastings. Review map for details
Key improvements
- Flexible and open design to support a variety of events and layouts
- Integrated built-in seating and upgraded furniture
- New trees and green infrastructure including a rain garden
- Electrical upgrades to support small events, decorative lighting, and more
- Drinking fountain
- Protection and expansion of the existing Indigenous Food Forest External website, opens in new tab
- New concrete plaza surface
Information icon Feedback on the existing temporary plaza from community members and stewardship partners helped inform the design and features of the permanent plaza.
Details
Duration
- Spring 2025 to spring 2026
Work hours
Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, extended hours as needed
Weekends and evenings: as needed
How this construction may affect you
Plaza stewardship partnerships
Once a plaza is designed and built, there’s a need to plan for how this space will be cared for on an on-going basis. We do this through plaza stewardship partnerships. These partnerships, in combination with public feedback, aim to make sure the plazas are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive.
Contact us
Email: plazas@vancouver.ca