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It looks like the West End is about to become even more pedestrian-friendly. After a unanimous vote of approval last week, plans are moving ahead to make the City of Vancouver’s trial plaza at Bute and Robson a permanent fixture in the community. The public space opened as a three-month trial this past July, as …
The City of Vancouver has announced a round of consultation towards improving the travel experience along Georgia Street near Stanley Park. The new initiative, dubbed ‘Georgia Street Gateway West,’ involves the section of Georgia between Chilco and Nicola Streets, and aims to make the street more safe, enjoyable, and efficient for those using it. This …
Richmond is suddenly much closer to getting a new SkyTrain station. Thanks to the frenetic pace of housing development in the Capstan Village area near No. 3 Road, the City of Richmond announced last week that it is handing over $3.5 million to Translink to begin preliminary design of the new Capstan Station. The transit …
It’s an exciting time for pedestrians and cyclists in the City of North Vancouver, as construction on the last section of the city’s portion of the Spirit Trail is now well underway. The Spirit Trail, first announced in 2007 by the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and District of West Vancouver, is …
A $30 million roads, sewer, and bridge enhancement project by the City of Vancouver along the Burrard Street corridor is nearly complete. The project began in Spring 2016, and includes a wide range of improvements along Burrard Street from West 16 Avenue to Davie Street. While the most time-consuming piece of the project was the replacement …
