Country Lane Pilot Amendment
Motion 6 · Standing Committee on City Finance and Services, February 1, 2023
Summary
- Amendment to the Healthy Waters Plan motion directing staff to evaluate the City's 2002 Country Lane demonstration pilot by Q1 2024.
- Evaluation to assess environmental, social, and financial costs and benefits of permeable, green alleyway design.
- Staff to recommend ways to expand country lane-style features across select Vancouver alleyways to improve permeability, reduce overland flooding and urban runoff, and offset climate impacts of traditional asphalt paving.