West End waterfront revitalization plan unveiled

The City of Vancouver has revealed its vision for the West End waterfront over the next 30 years.

It’s a pretty significant refresh that takes the growing population, climate change, a rising sea level, and reconciliation into account.

The proposals include raising the overall ground level along the waterfront by a metre from Stanley Park to the Burrard Bridge, along with storm- and drought-proofing beach and park space.

It also envisions improved and expanded amenities like a new bath house building and welcome centre at English Bay Beach.

The city says the changes will be implemented gradually in the coming decades as part of Vancouver’s capital planning process.