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Investing in Our Communities COVID-19 didn't stop us from investing in Vancouver. We've made important investments to build a more prosperous, supportive, and vibrant Vancouver.
Partnered with the Province to provide 1,300 new childcare spaces Worked with small businesses to open 700 patios Secured the 2025 Invictus Games and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Provided millions of dollars in community and social grants
As we continue to recover from the pandemic, there is so much more that we can do to make our city an even better place to live, work, and play.
Expand Childcare
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We will:
Increase childcare access by building 6,000 new spaces
Prioritize childcare spaces on City land that provide access to nearby greenspace Work with the Province to license more childcare providers, especially home-based options so that childcare can be accessible to families in all neighbourhoods Embed childcare space in new multi-family rental and strata buildings
Strengthen Communities
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Transform Hastings Street into a wellness corridor with new Indigenous-focused facilities, support services, and parks
Build new housing with Hogan's Alley Society Pursue UNESCO heritage status with the Chinatown community Complete new Qmunity centre with homes and services for the 2SLGBTQ+ community Support a new Filipino community centre Complete Sunset Seniors Centre by 2026 Support the proposed expansion of the Jewish Community Centre Replace West End Aquatic Centre Establish a Friendship City relationship with Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and Cebu City, Philippines
Accelerate phase two of the City’s Accessibility Strategy
Invest in the Arts
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Complete the new Vancouver Art Gallery
Create a new annual Vancouver-centred arts and culture festival
Build 800,000 square feet of cultural space, including homes for artists
Support the Eastside Arts District, and protect and grow creative space
Support Local Business
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Streamline the permitting process for business licences – especially for change of use Increase licensing flexibility for home-based businesses in residential neighbourhoods Allow bars to remain open until 3am Lobby the provincial government for split assessments to reduce property tax pressure on small businesses, arts organizations, and non-profits Pilot free parking studies for hard hit commercial zones like Chinatown and Punjabi Market
Promote Tourism
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Approve the creation of 5,000 new hotel rooms Create a new Vancouver tourism strategy with local tourism associations and businesses Expand Sport Hosting Vancouver to attract conferences, conventions, and festivals
Empower Neighbourhoods
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Replace the at-large electoral system with neighbourhood constituencies where all neighbourhoods elect their own city councillor, just as we currently elect representatives at the provincial and federal levels
Revitalization & Reform
Investing in Our Communities
Forward Together Vancouver
