Granville Street Planning Program (Vote 08973)

Summary

• Approved the full Granville Street Planning Program as amended, including: Terms of Reference for a new vision for Granville Street and the Entertainment District; an Interim Rezoning Policy to manage applications during the planning process; amendments to the Development Contribution Expectations Policy to limit land speculation; fast-tracking of hotel applications and the 800–876 Granville rezoning; addition of social and safety goals; music and arts bylaw exploration; a bold vision for a new destination public space (with options for the 2027–2030 capital plan); and direction to engage TransLink on the feasibility of making the Entertainment District vehicle-free.
• Objectives include economic stimulus, cultural revitalization, heritage preservation, tourism, and public realm improvements.
• Mayor Sim absent due to declared conflict of interest.

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Documents

• Report – Granville Street Planning Program – Terms of Reference and Interim Rezoning Policies