How the city is planning to create more walkable neighbourhoods

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.

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