Vancouver’s Gastown goes car free this summer

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Vancouver’s Gastown goes car free this summer – Municipal World

by ahnationtalk on July 17, 202419 Views

July 17, 2024

Part of Vancouver’s historic Gastown neighbourhood is going car-free this summer to make the area more pedestrian-friendly.

Over July and August, part of Water Street between Cambie St. and West Cordova St. will be closed to cars as part of a pilot project. In addition, Maple Tree Square will also be pedestrianized, while the area between will only permit local vehicle access.

On July 4, officials from the City of Vancouver and members of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) gathered to celebrate the official opening of the pedestrian zone.

“I’m beyond excited to officially kick off the Water Street Pedestrian Zone,” said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. “We’ve partnered closely with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations to bring their rich cultures to life here in Gastown.”