Streetscape design guidelines

The streetscape design guidelines (SDG) describe design objectives for sidewalks, furniture, trees, and landscaping along all public streets in Vancouver. 

The SDG contains an inventory and description of all approved streetscape design treatments.

The SDG is updated when we add and change special treatment areas.

How to use the guidelines

Use the SDG map and list of special treatment areas below as a reference to design, build, and maintain high-quality streetscapes that:

  • Meet Council-approved public realm plans
  • Provide public amenities following our standards
  • Help create vibrant neighbourhoods

Use the SDG alongside our construction and design manuals.

Contact us at streetscape@vancouver.ca to confirm the information in the SDG before you apply to build streetscapes.

Get approval for your streetscape designs from Engineering Services before starting to build, and have your work inspected during construction. We may ask you to meet additional or different requirements before approving your designs.

Policies that inform the design guidelines

Contact us about the SDG

streetscape@vancouver.ca