TransLink is planning upgrades to the public realm around the Burrard SkyTrain station, including the creation of a new plaza.
Vancouver parks, public art and spaces
News on parks and public spaces across Metro Vancouver. The City of Vancouver is making increased investments into new parks and enhanced public spaces, including the recently revamped Vancouver Art Gallery north plaza and an upcoming park at Smithe and Richards streets.
New park space is also planned for the upcoming Northeast False Creek neighbourhood, something nearby residents have been waiting decades for, signified by the green balcony lights seen on towers surrounding the Concord Pacific presentation centre.
New Vancouver public library included in 32-storey Joyce tower
A new, 12,000 square feet Vancouver Public Library branch is included in plans for a 32-storey tower near the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain.
Giant mural at Granville & Georgia to display 10,000 selfies
Over 10,000 selfies submitted by donors will be part of a giant mural above the London Drugs at Granville and West Georgia in Vancouver.
Coal Harbour School, social housing and daycare on the way
A new school in Coal Harbour, with a childcare facility and social housing above it, is moving forward 24 years after it was first conceived.
New park slated for Main and 7th in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver is planning a new park at East 7th Avenue and Main Street and seeking public input.
Bentall Centre ‘bear pit’ to get makeover
Plans are afoot to remake the “bear pit” at Bentall Centre – a sunken plaza and water feature outside the office tower complex at Burrard and Dunsmuir.
Eye-catching public art installation unveiled at UBC Bus Exchange
Ten bronze cast panels designed by a prominent Musqueam artist have been installed at UBC’s Vancouver campus.
$330,000 public art on Cambie Street ‘perplexing’
A new condo development on Cambie Street near Queen Elizabeth Park is reinforcing the old adage, “art is subjective.”
Dunsmuir Connection options include cycling underpass, amphitheatre
The city is seeking feedback on the Dunsmuir Connection — the viaduct replacement – including a cycling underpass and outdoor amphitheatre.
Construction begins January 1 on new park at Smithe & Richards
After several years of delays, construction is set to begin on a new downtown city park at Smithe and Richards.
Monumental crystal chandelier installed under Granville Street Bridge
A massive crystal chandelier, suspended under the Granville Street Bridge, will be officially unveiled one week from today.
Momofuku Noodle Bar coming to Vancouver House
Momofuku Noodle Bar will open its first Vancouver location in fall 2020. The restaurant, led by celebrity chef David Chang, will be located in the Vancouver House development by Westbank.
‘Vibrant, vertical village’ planned for Safeway site at Commercial-Broadway
Westbank, Crombie REIT and architects Perkins + Will have unveiled the redevelopment of the Safeway site at East Broadway and Commercial Drive, adjacent to the SkyTrain station.
Surf’s up! Wavegarden surf park, 1,000 homes planned at Britannia Beach
A major development near the Britannia Mine Museum is moving forward with the project’s first open house scheduled later this month.
Mural by Fintan Magee injects new life into building façade
A massive new mural by Australian artist Fintan Magee is grabbing attention in Vancouver’s hip Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.