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Granville Island 2040 Land Use Vision
Location
Vancouver, BC
For nearly 40 years, Granville Island has been a cherished community asset, a shining example of creative energy and innovative thinking converging in a public space. In 2016, we were engaged to help create a long-range land-use vision plan to guide how the island develops and thrives over the next 25 years. Together with a dynamic team of specialists we developed a plan to reinvigorate the island with new energy, to welcome new ideas, and to reinforce Granville Island’s founding vision.
Disciplines
Areas of impact
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Our Response
Our final report was submitted to the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) in early 2017. The findings were used in ‘Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future’, a comprehensive vision published online by the CMHC. Their aim is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the island – economically, socially and environmentally – and to preserve its identity and core values. Strategies outlined include: Improve access; expand the Public Market and create a market district; embrace arts and innovation and restore and sustain the public realm.
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Design Process
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