Is Vancouver one step closer to the nirvana of what we all love about European cities? No, not croissants and Spanish tapas, I’m talking about improved walkability.
What happened: The city is moving ahead with plans for an expansion of walkable neighbourhoods, both on Water Street, and, though less expansive of a project, part of Davie Street. The Water Street project is the more transformational project, with a plan to make part of the Gastown area along Water Street car-free for July and August, according to CityNews.
The image above illustrates where there would be car-free and car-light areas. Between Richards and Cambie on Water Street would be pedestrians only, while Cambie to Abbott and Carrall would be car-light.
