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 happeningWater Street closures start September 15, 2025
Crews will be reconfiguring Water Street and Powell Street for a winter layout.
Work includes:
- Relocating barriers and planters
- Adding on-street parking and loading
- Adjusting the road paint
Weather permitting, Water Street will be closed:
- About 2 days the week of September 15
- For 1 day the week of September 22
Learn more about the upcoming work PDF file (301 KB)
Next steps
This summer we tested public space and transportation changes in Gastown, including:
- Public space enhancements on Water Street
- Two-way Cordova Street
- Sunday pedestrian zone (10am to 6pm) from June 15 to August 31, 2025
With support from the Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS), staff will extend pilot components through the winter including:
- Two-way Cordova Street from Richards to Gore
- Associated changes on Water and Powell streets
- Cycling connection on Water Street
Community feedback from this summer’s pilot, along with last summer’s learnings, will inform ongoing work on the Gastown Public Spaces Plan and guide long-term investments.
Staff will be reporting back to Council on the summer pilot later this fall or winter.
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