Broadway Plan

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Elevated view looking west along Broadway.

In March 2019, we launched a planning process to create a comprehensive community plan for the area within Vine Street to Clark Drive and 1st Avenue to 16th Avenue. The Broadway Plan was approved by Vancouver City Council on June 22, 2022 and has been in effect as of September 1, 2022. The 30-year plan focuses on opportunities to integrate new housing, jobs, and amenities around the new Broadway Subway. This webpage provides a one-stop location where you can learn about the Broadway Plan and stay up to date on engagement opportunities.



Broadway Plan Approved By City Council


The Broadway Plan was approved by Vancouver City Council on June 22. Download the full Broadway Plan PDF file (83 MB). Review Council's amendments. The Broadway Plan has gone into effect as of September 1, 2022 .


A summary of public and stakeholder engagement from Phase 1 to Phase 4 is now available. Download the document here (2.4 MB). Detailed engagement summaries by phase can be found in the "Documents" section on this page.


Read a summary of the Broadway Plan here:


The City is now accepting formal rezoning letters of enquiry (LOEs). Applicants may continue to contact the Broadway Plan Team staff (broadwayplan@vancouver.ca) with questions. We ask that these questions focus on interpretation or clarification of Plan policy. Please note that staff will be responding to questions primarily through email. We aim to provide an initial response within 5 business days.


In March 2019, we launched a planning process to create a comprehensive community plan for the area within Vine Street to Clark Drive and 1st Avenue to 16th Avenue. The Broadway Plan was approved by Vancouver City Council on June 22, 2022 and has been in effect as of September 1, 2022. The 30-year plan focuses on opportunities to integrate new housing, jobs, and amenities around the new Broadway Subway. This webpage provides a one-stop location where you can learn about the Broadway Plan and stay up to date on engagement opportunities.



Broadway Plan Approved By City Council


The Broadway Plan was approved by Vancouver City Council on June 22. Download the full Broadway Plan PDF file (83 MB). Review Council's amendments. The Broadway Plan has gone into effect as of September 1, 2022 .


A summary of public and stakeholder engagement from Phase 1 to Phase 4 is now available. Download the document here (2.4 MB). Detailed engagement summaries by phase can be found in the "Documents" section on this page.


Read a summary of the Broadway Plan here:


The City is now accepting formal rezoning letters of enquiry (LOEs). Applicants may continue to contact the Broadway Plan Team staff (broadwayplan@vancouver.ca) with questions. We ask that these questions focus on interpretation or clarification of Plan policy. Please note that staff will be responding to questions primarily through email. We aim to provide an initial response within 5 business days.


  • Proposed Zoning Amendments

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    As part of implementation of the Broadway Plan, the City is proposing some zoning amendments in specific areas. Some of the key proposed zoning amendments include:

    • Amendments to modernize industrial zoning across the Plan area and to enable more employment space to be built in the Mount Pleasant Industrial Area (I-1 zone) and the Burrard Slopes Mixed Employment Area (IC-1 and IC-2 zones).
    • Amendments to commercial zones (C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1) to enable 6-storey mixed-use developments that provide secured rental housing.

    Full details on the entire proposal can be found in the referral report to Council (May 9, 2023).

    On May 9th, 2023 City Council referred these zoning changes to a public hearing. A public hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2023.

    How to get involved

    You can submit your comments on this report on our website at vancouver.ca/public-hearing-comments. Your comments and name will be published in the meeting record.

    You can also sign up to speak at the public hearing on our website at https://vancouver.ca/your-government/speak-at-city-council-meetings.aspx. Registration starts approximately 11 days before the meeting.

    For more information regarding Council meetings and to sign up for agenda updates, you can also visit the website here.

  • Broadway Plan Implementation Report

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    Following Council’s adoption of the Broadway Plan in June last year, implementation of the Plan is underway. There is still a lot of work to do to meet the objectives of the Plan over the next 30 years.

    As part of Broadway Plan implementation, City staff are bringing a report to Council on March 29 that will provide a general update on implementation progress to date, as well as several policy recommendations to address Council directions. Some of the key items that will be in the report include:

    • A report back on a “pace of change” approach to manage redevelopment impacts on existing renters
    • Amendments to the View Protection Guidelines (1989) to enable more job space and housing near rapid transit by clarifying the guidelines for protected public views to City Hall
    • Minor amendments to the False Creek Flats Plan (2017) to align with the Broadway Plan
    • A Fixed Development Contribution Framework to provide more clarity on public benefit contributions from new developments
    • An update on proposals for zoning amendments in industrial areas and commercial shopping areas to help streamline new development
    • Report back on active transportation lanes along Broadway

    The Council meeting agenda, along with the Broadway Plan implementation report, is posted on the City’s website.

  • Enhanced Broadway Plan area protections

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    On June 22, 2022, Council approved the Broadway Plan, which introduced enhanced tenant protections for renters in the Broadway Plan area, in addition to the existing City-wide Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP).


    For questions about Broadway Plan area tenant protections:

    • Email housingpolicy@vancouver.ca

    • Phone 3-1-1

    Learn more about enhanced Broadway Plan area protections


  • Broadway Plan document reflecting Council's amendments

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    On June 22, Vancouver City Council approved the Broadway Plan. Over the last month, our team has been working on finalizing the plan document to reflect the various amendments passed by City Council. If you would like to view the final plan version, please click here.



  • Final Broadway Plan for Consideration

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    Hi everyone,

    We're in the final phase of developing the Broadway Plan, a 30-year area plan that focuses on integrating housing, jobs and amenities around the future Broadway Subway. This plan has been shaped by thousands of people who live, work, play and learn within the area and across the city and region. The Broadway Plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide growth and positive change in the area to meet the needs of today's residents and future generations.


    Read a summary of the Draft Broadway Plan or download the full Broadway Plan PDF file (83 MB).


    Draft Plan Engagement Summary Document:


    Between March 1 and March 22, 2022, there were over 19 opportunities to engage on the Draft Broadway Plan. We heard from thousands of people through our survey, in-person open houses, email and office hours. Thank you to everyone who shared their views and got involved.


    Read the Phase 4 Draft Plan Engagement summary.


    What's Next:


    The plan will be presented to City Council for consideration on May 18, 2022. If you would like to see the agenda, request to speak, or read the report, please visit the City of Vancouver Council Meetings webpage.

    The plan summary document will also be available for pick up at the following locations starting on Wednesday May 11:

    • Mount Pleasant Library (1 Kingsway)

    • Kitsilano Library (2425 Macdonald)

    • Firehall Library (1475 W 10th)

    • Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 E Broadway)

    • Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (2305 W 7th)

    • City Hall - Centre Information/Security Desk (453 W 12th)


    If you have questions, please email us at broadwayplan@vancouver.ca.



  • Draft Broadway Plan Engagement Is Now Closed

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    Thank you all for participating in the Draft Broadway Plan public consultation!


    Between March 1 and March 22, we had more than 6,300 visitors to our ShapeYourCity website to review materials, take the survey, and learn how to get involved. We received over 3,600 survey responses, over 300 people attended in person open houses and over 1,000 hard copy draft plan booklets were distributed through our local libraries.


    Over the next couple of weeks, we will be summarizing what we heard and sharing the results on our website. The next step in the planning process is to bring the final Draft Plan to Council in May 2022.


    We hope that you continue to stay engaged in our process.


    Thank you once again for your time and input.

  • Draft Plan Engagement Launch

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    The Broadway Plan Team is happy to announce that the Draft Plan Virtual Open House is now live.

    In our fourth and final phase of engagement, the Draft Plan sets out in greater detail the policies that will provide a clear but flexible framework to guide growth, positive change, and public benefits in the Broadway neighbourhoods. Input received in this final phase of engagement will help inform the final adjustments to the Draft Plan before it is considered by Council in May 2022.

    Ways to get involved: March 1 - March 22

    Learn more: Review the Draft Plan, planning process, and engagement opportunities on Shape Your City.

    Take the survey: Provide feedback through the online survey which is open until March 22, 2022.

    Attend the open houses:

    • March 2: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 East Broadway) from 4:30pm - 7:30pm
    • March 5: CityLab (507 West Broadway) from 10:30am - 1:30pm
    • March 7: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (2305 West 7th Ave) from 4:30pm - 7:30pm


    Talk to the team: Book a time to chat over the phone with a member of the Broadway Plan team through our Office Hours.

  • Save the Date - Draft Broadway Plan

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    Hi everyone,


    Please save the date for the Draft Broadway Plan engagement starting March 1 and going until March 22.


    During this upcoming phase, you’ll get a chance to review the proposed land use concept plan, built form, draft Public Benefits Strategy, and area wide policies that will shape the next 30 years around the future Broadway Subway.


    Similar to our November 2021 engagement, we plan on using a hybrid approach of in-person and virtual opportunities (pending public health measures). Below are our open house dates and locations:

    • March 2 at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 East Broadway) from 4:30 pm -7:30pm
    • March 5 at CityLab (507 West Broadway) from 10:30 am -1:30 pm
    • March 7 at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (2305 West 7th Ave) from 4:30 pm -7:30 pm


    Please monitor our website on March 1 for the new materials and ways you can engage.


    The Broadway Plan Team

  • Refined Directions Engagement Summary Report

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    During the last couple of months, our team has been reviewing, summarizing and analyzing everything we heard during the Phase 3 Refined Directions public consultation that took place between November 4 to December 3. We received more than 2000 survey completions, had over 1400 people view our presentation on Youtube and welcomed over 300 people at our in-person open house. If you would like to read the engagement summary, please click here.

    We are happy to announce that our Draft Plan engagement will begin at the end of February and go until the middle of March. Please continue to follow our website, City of Vancouver social media channels, and listserv for details on the Draft Plan launch.

    If you have questions, please leave a question in the "Question" tab above or email us at broadwayplan@vancouver.ca.

  • Phase 3 engagement is now closed

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    As we wrap up the engagement period for the Refined Directions, we wanted to take some time to thank you all for participating in the most recent phase of public consultation.


    Over the last four weeks, we had a combination of in-person and online events that gained a lot of interest. We had more than 7,200 visitors to our ShapeYourCity website to review materials, take the survey, and learn how to get involved. We received over 2000 survey responses and over 1,300 views on our “Refined Directions virtual presentation” on Youtube. Lastly, our three in-person open house sessions marked the first time we gathered in person to talk and learn about the future of our communities since before the pandemic.


    In mid-January, we will be publishing our engagement summary report which will provide an overview of “what we heard” during this phase. All of the feedback shared will be used to inform the “draft plan” which we will bring out for consultation in early March 2022.


    Thank you once again for your time and input. We look forward to seeing you again in 2022.

    Kind regards,

    The Broadway Planning Team

Page last updated: 11 May 2023, 03:08 PM