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 happeningGastown Public Spaces Plan approved by Council

On April 22, 2026, Council approved the Gastown Public Spaces Plan (42.5 MB), a holistic vision and framework to guide future investment and renewal of Gastown’s streets and public spaces. Learn more about the Gastown Public Spaces Plan

2026 Water Street Pedestrian Zone has ended 

This summer, the Water Street Pedestrian Zone took place on Sundays from noon to 8pm between July 5 and September 6, in collaboration with the Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS) . 

Learn more about the Water Street Pedestrian Zone and get updates

What we're doing

Water Street Pedestrian Zone

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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