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 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 Robson and Denman streets.

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

  • This survey is now closed. Thank you for your input. Staff will now refine the proposed design based on feedback received between February 7 - 29, 2024.

    Davie Village: Space for people (2024)

    The City of Vancouver has produced a proposed design for Davie Village (Davie St, between Burrard and Jervis St). 

    This survey focused on the proposed design, seeking feedback on the approach to public seating, transit stops and curbside space in particular. 

    Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete this survey.

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  • This survey is now closed. Thank you for your input. To read what we heard, go to 'West End commercial streets - what we heard' under the Documents tab.

    West End commercial streets (2023)

    The City of Vancouver is advancing transportation and public space projects identified in the West End Community Plan. 

    This survey focused on the following streets in the West End, highlighted on the map:

    • Davie Village (Jervis St. to Burrard St.)
    • Robson Village (Jervis St. to Hornby St.)
    • Denman Village (Davie St. to Robson St.)

    It also included space to provide feedback on other streets in the West End.

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