West End commercial streets

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Image shows how one part of Davie Street might look after construction. It shows wider sidewalks with more space to stroll

The City of Vancouver is transforming Davie Village with the Space for People project. It creates wider sidewalks with more room to walk, gather and enjoy Davie Street.

Davie Village: Space for People

In 2023, we engaged businesses and the public on their needs and aspirations Davie Village and the other West End commercial streets.

In 2024, we invited feedback from the public on a conceptual design.

In 2025, we developed detailed technical drawings for the two blocks between Jervis Street and Thurlow Street that built on this feedback.

Where are we now?

Detailed technical drawings for the two blocks between Jervis Street and Thurlow Street are now finalized. The next stage is awarding a contract for construction work and preparing for construction in 2026. We will keep the community informed with key information as we move closer to construction.

View the final design here (PDF, 7MB).

We heard broad general support for the design

Public engagement closed on Thursday, February 29 2024. Thank you again to everyone who provided feedback during engagement. Your input helped refine the design to better meet community and business needs. A total of 1,093 people responded to the public survey. Most either fully supported the design or liked most elements.

Read a summary of what we heard (PDF, 5MB). Alternatively, you can read the full report (PDF, 22MB).

Other West End commercial streets

Davie Village: Space for People is a construction priority in the West End. Further engagement on Robson and Denman streets is anticipated to take place in future years. This is part of our commitment to deliver the West End Community Plan. Changes can improve walkability, strengthen public life and support local businesses on Davie, Robson and Denman streets.

For an overview of projects in the West End, visit our interactive webpage.

The City of Vancouver is transforming Davie Village with the Space for People project. It creates wider sidewalks with more room to walk, gather and enjoy Davie Street.

Davie Village: Space for People

In 2023, we engaged businesses and the public on their needs and aspirations Davie Village and the other West End commercial streets.

In 2024, we invited feedback from the public on a conceptual design.

In 2025, we developed detailed technical drawings for the two blocks between Jervis Street and Thurlow Street that built on this feedback.

Where are we now?

Detailed technical drawings for the two blocks between Jervis Street and Thurlow Street are now finalized. The next stage is awarding a contract for construction work and preparing for construction in 2026. We will keep the community informed with key information as we move closer to construction.

View the final design here (PDF, 7MB).

We heard broad general support for the design

Public engagement closed on Thursday, February 29 2024. Thank you again to everyone who provided feedback during engagement. Your input helped refine the design to better meet community and business needs. A total of 1,093 people responded to the public survey. Most either fully supported the design or liked most elements.

Read a summary of what we heard (PDF, 5MB). Alternatively, you can read the full report (PDF, 22MB).

Other West End commercial streets

Davie Village: Space for People is a construction priority in the West End. Further engagement on Robson and Denman streets is anticipated to take place in future years. This is part of our commitment to deliver the West End Community Plan. Changes can improve walkability, strengthen public life and support local businesses on Davie, Robson and Denman streets.

For an overview of projects in the West End, visit our interactive webpage.

  • West End commercial streets: walking and public space changes

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    We are exploring walking and public space changes as part of our commitment to deliver on the West End Community Plan. Potential changes aim to improve walkability, strengthen public life and support local businesses.

    The West End commercial streets are vibrant centres for locals and visitors to shop, work and play. In line with the Community Plan, we are directing investment towards these commercial streets, to support them as distinctive destinations. In Spring 2023, we gathered feedback from community members and businesses about key priorities for these streets.

    We are connecting with the West End Business Improvement Association (WEBIA), Davie Village businesses, and other stakeholders throughout spring and summer 2023.

    We will provide updates on our progress in Davie Village and information on how to get involved into 2024.

    Other planning projects in the coming years will explore potential changes in Robson and Denman villages.

    Visit our interactive webpage to find out more about these and other walking and public space priorities.

  • Paper copies of surveys

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    If you are unable to provide feedback using our survey, you can email us your feedback at westendplan@vancouver.ca.


    Paper copies of the surveys are available at these community locations:

    • West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street
    • Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street
    • Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 1050 Beach Avenue

    How to submit a copy?

    • Drop-off the paper survey at one of the community locations mentioned above.
    • Scan and email to us at westendplan@vancouver.ca.
    • Mail us a paper copy at:

    Community Transportation Branch, Engineering Services – City of Vancouver

    507 W Broadway #5

    Vancouver

    BC V5Z 0B4

    (also listed on the last page of the survey)

  • Background: policies that shape the project

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    Investment in transportation and public space is needed to help us:

    • create people-first streets,
    • support local businesses,
    • facilitate public life,
    • encourage more trips by active transportation and transit,


    Changes on West End commercial streets are being implemented as part of the West End Community Plan and are also aligned with recent City policies:

    Places for People: Downtown Public Space Strategy (2020): “Design streets, sidewalks and walkways to encourage a walking and rolling culture.”

    Climate Emergency Action Plan (2020): Two-thirds of trips in Vancouver to be by active transportation and transit by 2030.

    Vancouver Plan (2022): “Create people-first streets by transforming road space to support population growth and the changing needs of residents and businesses.”

  • Spring 2023 public engagement opportunities: pop-up events

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    Come and join us at one of our pop-up engagement events to discuss our plans for the West End commercial streets and ask questions. These events will be shared with the Bute Greenway project:

    • Nelson Park, Wednesday April 5, 4 pm to 6 pm
    • Bute-Robson Plaza, Saturday April 15, 11 am to 1 pm
    • Jim Deva Plaza, Saturday April 15, 4 pm to 6 pm

    We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your ideas for the West End commercial streets.

Page last updated: 23 Jan 2026, 04:29 PM