City Council has asked us to explore opportunities for Railtown, and we’re getting started. This planning process will help guide the future of the area, and we’re looking for your input along the way.
Railtown is in the northern part of the Downtown Eastside, next to the Port of Vancouver and the rail yard. Railtown was originally developed as an industrial area, but over time it has become a hub for creative businesses and light industry.
We’re exploring ideas that could help the area thrive, such as:
More flexible spaces for businesses and jobs
Opportunities for housing
Additional spaces for artists
Public Input
Between November 12 and December 3, staff gathered public input through an online survey and community outreach. This feedback, along with technical studies, will help guide the policy directions of the area plan and shape the future of Railtown.
Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey and shared their feedback.
Next steps
We are currently reviewing community feedback and staff will share a summary of what we heard during this engagement period in early 2026. Sign up to our mailing list to stay updated on the project as the process moves forward.
City Council has asked us to explore opportunities for Railtown, and we’re getting started. This planning process will help guide the future of the area, and we’re looking for your input along the way.
Railtown is in the northern part of the Downtown Eastside, next to the Port of Vancouver and the rail yard. Railtown was originally developed as an industrial area, but over time it has become a hub for creative businesses and light industry.
We’re exploring ideas that could help the area thrive, such as:
More flexible spaces for businesses and jobs
Opportunities for housing
Additional spaces for artists
Public Input
Between November 12 and December 3, staff gathered public input through an online survey and community outreach. This feedback, along with technical studies, will help guide the policy directions of the area plan and shape the future of Railtown.
Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey and shared their feedback.
Next steps
We are currently reviewing community feedback and staff will share a summary of what we heard during this engagement period in early 2026. Sign up to our mailing list to stay updated on the project as the process moves forward.
This survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete and is open until Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
We collect your personal information under section 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This includes things like contact details, demographic information and opinions. This information will be used to inform planning policy for the area. Your responses will stay confidential and won't be shared in a way that identifies you. Your responses will be combined with others and summarized in a report. This report may also include short quotes from open-ended answers. Please don’t include personal details in any open-ended questions.
If you prefer to complete the survey by phone, or if you need assistance completing the survey, please call 311.
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