Site Context

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is initiating the design and implementation of a new outdoor public space, at the intersection of Main Street and 7th Avenue. The project area (see image below) is provisionally referred to as Main & 7th Park. The proposed public space is located within the heart of the vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Adjacent to eclectic shops, restaurants and mixed-use residences, the site is embedded within the urban fabric of the surrounding context. While the site is small by area, approximately 1,000 m², the prominent location of the park emphasizes the significant role the site will play in shaping the use and character of the evolving Mount Pleasant neighborhood.

The future park at Main & 7th presents an opportunity to act as both a landmark and social hub, providing space for daily informal use as well as integration into the many street festivals and events synonymous with Mount Pleasant. Design interventions will need to consider the site’s existing conditions, including elevation changes, noise from traffic and surrounding edge conditions. Response to these influential conditions offers opportunities to improve stormwater management, increase biodiversity, reduce surface temperature and represent cultural histories to cultivate a place that responds to the needs of the Mount Pleasant community.

To learn more about the history and context of the site, please visit the Site Inventory and Context Analysis Report