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 happeningTrounce Alley rehabilitation

Starting November 2025, we’re carrying out surface restoration on a section of Trounce Alley, between Carrall Street and the western boundary of Blood Alley Square.

This project involves rehabilitating the alley’s surface to match and complement the design and materials used in Blood Alley Square, enhancing the overall aesthetic and continuity of the area. 

The work includes:

  • Improving the road surface with concrete and granite pavers 
  • Improving storm water drainage  

Traffic impacts

  • Access to Trounce Alley between Carrall and Abbott streets will be limited to local vehicle and pedestrian traffic only.  
  • Full closure of Carrall Street between Water and Cordova streets to vehicle traffic, with controlled access for pedestrians and cyclists. 
  • Temporary parking restrictions may be implemented along Carrall Street, Abbott Street, and nearby side streets. Watch for no parking signs.
  • We will monitor traffic and loading impacts during construction and make adjustments if required.

Business will be open during the construction period. 

This work is part of investments we're making in the near future to improve the public realm and to complete necessary infrastructure upgrades in the area. 

Completion date is spring 2026. 

Questions? Email: [email protected]

What we're doing

2025 Gastown Summer 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: [email protected]

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