Frequently asked questions
What is the Broadway Plan?
The Broadway Plan is a comprehensive area plan for the area within Vine Street to Clark Drive and 1st Avenue to 16th Avenue. The Broadway Plan was approved by Council in June 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 in parts of Kitsilano, Fairview, and Mount Pleasant.
What is the "public realm"?
“Public realm” is generally everything that can be seen and/or experienced at pedestrian eye level that impacts the overall experience and attractiveness of a public space. It has a broader meaning than “public space”, as it also includes the building façades, storefronts, public art, restaurant patios and streetscape furnishings like lighting and benches that shape the experience of public spaces.
What will the Broadway Public Realm Plan do?
The Broadway Public Realm Plan will identify what public open space and street enhancements would best support the current need and future growth in the Plan Area. It will consider public open spaces on City-owned streets and properties, as well as privately owned public spaces (POPS). It will be a practical guide to leverage opportunities for public realm improvements as the area grows.
What will the Broadway Corridor Streetscape Plan do?
The Broadway Corridor Streetscape Plan will establish a design concept for the transformation of the Broadway Corridor into a “Great Street”. It will be built over time through redevelopment of properties along Broadway and City-led capital projects.
Why are you creating a Public Realm Plan when the Broadway Plan already has a public realm framework?
The Public Realm Framework in the Broadway Plan outlines the overall vision and guiding directions for the public realm in the Broadway Plan Area. It contains principles and policies for achieving a welcoming, inclusive and resilient public space network. This lays the foundation for the more detailed planning and design work in the upcoming Broadway Public Realm Plan and Broadway Corridor Streetscape Plan.
The Public Realm Framework does not provide specific details on ‘what’, ‘where’ or ‘how’ public space improvements will occur - this is where the Broadway Public Realm Plan and the Broadway Corridor Streetscape Plan come in.