Public plazas have a vital role in public life - they enable:

• Celebrations and community events 
• Social and neighbourly interaction
• Civic expression 

As vibrant spaces, public plazas can also support local businesses while encouraging sustainable modes of transportation like walking, cycling, and transit. 

The Transportation 2040 and West End community plans support expanding programs that encourage creative approaches to public street space.

Guided by the Transportation 2040 Plan

We've led a Pavement-to-Plaza program at several locations over the past few years with the support of community partners. The program aims to provide high-impact, low-cost public spaces through action while planning.

Inspired by New York and San Francisco, we convert road space into people places –usually in neighbourhoods with: 

• High pedestrian traffic
• Vibrant retail
• Public bike share
• A need for more public space