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Our commitment to Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (MST): We will continue to collaborate
with MST on the overall design of the future greenway, and ensure the design recognizes the history and cultural
diversity of the lands.
Our commitment to the public: We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations,
and provide feedback on how public input influenced design-related decisions.
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BACKGROUND: 2
MAP
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BACKGROUND: 3
POLICY
The idea of developing a greenway along the Arbutus corridor has been City policy for
more than 20 years. There are a number of plans that provide context for the project and help
shape the public conversation about the future greenway:
GREENEST CITY
2020 ACTION MARPOLE COMMUNITY PLAN
PLAN (2011) (2014, AMENDED 2017)
Provide access to Enhance walking and cycling infrastructure,
greenspace within a and explore opportunities with Musqueam
5-minute walk, and support to recognize history and culture.
active travel:
“All Vancouver residents
live within a 5-minute RENEWABLE CITY STRATEGY (2015)
walk of a park, greenway, Create a transportation system that provides
or other green space.” citizens the opportunity to be healthy and mobile.
REGIONAL BIODIVERSITY
GROWTH STRATEGY (2016)
STRATEGY (2011) Explore opportunities to
Encourage walking incorporate small natural
and cycling through areas and wildflower
expansion of the meadows for bees and
regional greenway other pollinators, and
network. improve connectivity
between parks and
natural areas.
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BACKGROUND: 4
2 Ensure the master plan for the future Arbutus Greenway anticipates
and dedicates space for a future streetcar.
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BACKGROUND: 5
WHAT IS STREETCAR?
Modern-day streetcar is part of the plan for the future Arbutus Greenway, and
will be a comfortable and convenient transit addition to our city and region’s
multi-modal transportation system.
WHAT IS STREETCAR?
Powered by electricity and controlled by an
onboard transit operator, streetcars can run
at street level either in a dedicated right-of-
way or in mixed traffic. Stops are typically
about 300 metres to 800 metres apart.
Seattle, Portland, and Salt Lake City are
just a few examples of modern streetcars
that represent the type of transit being
planned for the Arbutus Greenway.
WHY STREETCAR?
In 2016, the City purchased the historic Arbutus railway corridor from Canadian Pacific
Railway. The Purchase Agreement specifies that a portion of the corridor must be
dedicated for light rail use. Streetcars are a form of light rail particularly suited to
operate in constrained urban spaces like the Arbutus Greenway, and can travel safely
alongside greenway users.
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 6
CHARACTER ZONES
The greenway travels through eight distinct character zones that provide a range of
experiences. The proposed design takes inspiration from neighbourhood characteristics
and features, such as parks and views, while working within design constraints.
Character zone names refer to the general theme for each area.
Zone 1: Harvest Table Zone 2: Electric Alley
Character zones range in length from 0.5 to 2.0 km. To paint a more detailed picture of each
zone, the following information boards focus on one area per zone. However, the general design
is for the entire length of each zone.
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 7
WHAT WE HEARD
• Provide places to sit and relax: “Places to sit, hang out, and have a conversation”
and “seating (formal and informal) in sunny spaces close to amenities”
• Integrate food production into design: “Recognise connection to food”
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 8
Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
• Connections to:
ÎÎ Bike routes on Cypress St and Pine St
Harvest Table &
Community ÎÎ Bus routes on W 4th Ave and
Garthering Area W Broadway
Community
ÎÎ Lighting, benches, other amenities
Gardens
ÎÎ Long tables
Green Infrastructure/ ÎÎ Seating areas
Raingarden
Cypress St
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 9
W 6th
3.5m 3.5m
Retaining Wall
Green Infrastructure
Retaining Wall
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 3.5 metre bike path
• Physical separation between cyclists and pedestrians
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks (two-way)
Pedestrian Path Bike Path
Green Infrastructure
Flex Space
• Harvest tables Streetcar w/ westbound greentrack
• Edible landscape
Community Gardens
W 6th
3.5m 3.5m
Retaining Wall
Green Infrastructure
Retaining Wall W 6th modifications
• Current westbound lane and parking
converted to dedicated streetcar track
• Current eastbound lane and parking to remain
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar
planning process.
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 10
WHAT WE HEARD
• Create different rooms: “Different spaces, different functions, some more urban,
some more immersive in nature”
• Connect to the greenway: “Create nodes where bike/bus routes and commercial
areas intersect, and provide seating, maps, and shelter”
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 11
W 13th Ave
Green Infrastructure/
• Connections to:
Raingarden
ÎÎ Bike route on W 10th Ave and
future route on W 14th Ave
Existing Lane
Pedestrian Path
• Newly constructed signalized crossings
Seating
at W Broadway and W 12th Ave
Pedestrian Path w
Moveable Tables
• Public realm improvements:
and Chairs
ÎÎ Lighting, benches, other amenities
Green Infrastructure/
Raingarden ÎÎ Frames for lighting and future public art
ÎÎ Potential connections to adjacent
Frames for Lights/ buildings
Public Art
W 14th Ave
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 12
Lane
3.5m
4m
3.5m
Green Infrastructure/Raingarden
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between streetcar and pedestrians
• 3.4 metre for streetcar tracks (one-way, second track on Arbutus Street)
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 3.5 metre bike path
Bike Path Seating Nook
Streetcar with green track
Pedestrian Path
Lane
3.5m
3.5m
Green Infrastructure/Raingarden
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar
planning process.
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 13
WHAT WE HEARD
• Ensure “accessibility both on the greenway and getting to/from the greenway”
• Support biodiversity: “Create pollinator hotels”
• Showcase views: “Frame views and vistas”
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 14
PROPOSED DESIGN:
ZONE 3 | THE RIDGE
ELECTRIC ALLEY
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Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
ÎÎ Fully-accessible connection to
Arbutus St
Pollinator/
Wildlife Planting
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 15
W 19th
W 20th
Arb
E
Bl
vd
utus
.
St.
3.5m
3.5m
Green Infrastructure/Raingarden
Retaining Wall
Green Infrastructure/Raingarden
Pollinator Wildflower Meadow
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between cyclists and pedestrians
• 3.5 metre bike path
Bike Path
Pedestrian Path Seating Nook
W 19th
W 20th
Arb
E
Bl
vd
utus
.
St.
3.5m
3.5m
Green Infrastructure/Raingarden
Retaining Wall
Green Infrastructure/Raingarden Pollinator Wildflower Planting
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 16
WHAT WE HEARD
• Showcase views: “There’s a stretch between 37th + 33rd with mountain views”
• Provide places to play: “Would be great to have some type of exercise stations
along the way”
• Use “Indigenous species in landscaping”
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PROPOSED DESIGN:
PROPOSED DESIGN:
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ZONE 4 | THE
ELECTRIC ALLEYWOODLAND BEND
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Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
• Connections to:
ÎÎ Lookout points
Cre
sce
ÎÎ Fitness equipment
nt
ÎÎ Parkour
Green Infrastructure/
Raingarden
Pollinator/
Wildlife Planting
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 18
Pedestrian Path
M
ap
le
Cr
.
3.5m
3.5m
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks
• Physical separation between streetcar and pedestrians
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between pedestrians and cyclists
• 3.5 metre bike path
Bike Path
Pedestrian Path
M
ap
le
Cr
.
3.5m
3.5m
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar.
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 19
WHAT WE HEARD
• Provide places to eat and drink: “Allow cafes and coffee shops on the greenway”
• Celebrate distinct “Greenway Villages – Kerrisdale has food and shops”
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PROPOSED DESIGN:
PROPOSED DESIGN:
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ZONE 5 | KERRYDALE
ELECTRIC ALLEY PASS
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Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
• Connections to:
Frames for Lights/
Public Art ÎÎ Bike routes on W 37th Ave and
W 45th Ave
ÎÎ Bus routes on W 41st Ave
Green Infrastructure/ (future B-Line) and
Raingarden
W 49th Ave
E Boulevard
Existing Lane
ÎÎ Lighting, benches,
other amenities
ÎÎ Coffee kiosk
ÎÎ Seating areas
W 41st Ave
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 21
4m 4m
We
st
Blvd
Ea
st
.
B lvd
.
t
W 41s
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks (two-way)
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 4 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between cyclists and pedestrians
• 4 metre bike path
Public Plaza Coffee Kiosk
4m 4m
Ea
st
B
Wes
lvd
.
tB
lvd.
t
W 41s
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar.
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WHAT WE HEARD
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PROPOSED DESIGN:
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ELECTRIC ALLEY
ZONE 6 | GARDEN PATH
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EB
oul
Laburnum St
eva
rd
• Connections to:
Green Infrastructure/
Wetland ÎÎ Bus routes on W 49th Ave
Boardwalk and W Boulevard
Green Infrastructure/
oul
Raingarden
eva
rd
Existing Victory
Gardens to Remain
Pollinator Wildflower
Meadow
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 24
Laburnum
St
W.
Bl
vd.
E.
Bl
vd
.
3.5m
3.5m
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks (two-way) and physical separation (hydro poles)
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 3.5 metre bike path
• Physical separation between cyclists and pedestrians
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
Frames for Public Art/Lighting
E.
Bl
vd
.
3.5m
3.5m
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar.
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WHAT WE HEARD
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PROPOSED DESIGN:
ZONE 7 | MARPOLE MEANDER
ELECTRIC ALLEY
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Angus St
at this location
• Connection to:
ÎÎ Bike routes on W 59th Ave
and Angus Dr
W 60th Ave
rd
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 27
W. 60th Ave
W. 60th Ave
W.
B
lvd
.
E.
Bl
vd
.
3.5m
3.5m
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks (two-way)
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between cyclists and pedestrians
• 3.5 metre bike path
Frames for Lighting/Public Art
W. 60th Ave
W.
Blv
W. 60th Ave
. d
E.
Bl
vd
.
3.5m
3.5m
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar.
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WHAT WE HEARD
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PROPOSED DESIGN:
ZONE 8 | THE LOOKOUT
ELECTRIC ALLEY
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Nature Play
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Lookout Tower w Accessible Ramp
Existing Trees to remain
SW Marine Dr
Green Infrastructure/
Raingarden
Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
Retaining Wall
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PROPOSED DESIGN: 30
Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
Dr
e
rin
Ma
SW
3m
3.5m
3.5m
The long-term transportation design for this area, with future streetcar*, includes:
• 7.6 metres for streetcar tracks
• Physical separation between streetcar and cyclists
• 3.5 metre pedestrian path
• Physical separation between cyclists and pedestrians
• 3.5 metre bike path
Lookout Tower Multiuse Path connection to
Nature Play SW Marine Dr
Pedestrian Path
Bike Path
Dr
e
rin
Ma
SW
3m
5m
3.5m 3.
* Conceptual streetcar design shown for discussion — subject to change based on future streetcar.
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PROPOSED NORTH & SOUTH 31
GREENWAY EXTENSIONS
Ensuring safe and comfortable travel between False Creek and
the Fraser River for all ages and abilities is one of the City’s core
objectives. To determine the best route for northern and southern
extensions, we considered a broad range of criteria, including route
directness, connections to other bike routes, and road and intersection
characteristics.
* The City will continue to work with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations as we explore
the connections to the Fraser River.
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FUNDING & DELIVERING 32
THE GREENWAY:
HOW WE FUND THE GREENWAY
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The Purchase Agreement between the City and CPR includes a number of requirements on
how the Arbutus Corridor must be planned and criteria for how Excess Land will be used.
Key sections include the following:
• Section 9.1: The City will expedite the planning process for greenway components:
Walking, cycling, and future light rail.
• Section 9.2: After the greenway design is complete, the City will commence a separate
planning process to determine future uses of any “Excess Lands” on the Arbutus
Corridor. Council’s approval will be required for any changes in land use.
• Section 11.1: The City has already determined that the area between West 1st Avenue
and West 5th Avenue will not be used for the future greenway. CPR has the option to
repurchase these lands from the City, provided that Council approves:
• Removing these lands from the Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan
• Subdividing and rezoning the portion of lands that are removed, as applicable.
• Section 10: If CPR does not exercise its option to repurchase the lands between West 1st
Avenue and West 5th Avenue, then CPR will share in the proceeds of any sale of Excess
Lands.
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Parcel A
W 38th Ave
W 38th Ave
W 39th Ave
W 39th Ave
Parcel B
W 40th Ave
W 40th Ave
W Boulevard
E Boulevard
W 41th Ave
To help pay for the purchase of the corridor, the City has identified potential “Excess
Lands” that are part of the Arbutus Corridor but are not needed for the greenway. At
present, potential Excess Lands have been identified in Kerrisdale between West 37th
Avenue and West 41st Avenue, and include a portion of adjacent City-owned lands
(currently serving as East Boulevard). Any potential rezoning of Excess Lands would
be considered in a future public process.
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THE GREENWAY:
LOCATION OF OPTION LANDS
EXCESS LANDS: W 1st to W 5th
Parcels Legend
Region
W 4th Ave
W 5th Ave
Granville St
Fir St
W 6th Ave
Note: The triangle-shaped parcel is located within the False Creek South Official Development Plan (FCS ODP),
and will remain within the FCS ODP.
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COLLABORATION WITH MUSQUEAM, 38
St
vil
le
St
Dun
bar
st
WAYFINDING
St
W 41
SW
Develop a comprehensive signage package for the
Ma
rin
e
greenway, in English, hən̓q̓ əmin̓əm̓, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh.
The package will:
Fras
er R
iver
ETHNOBOTANY
Reintroduce native plants along the greenway
and add interpretative signage that highlights the
cultural value of the plants for MST.
PUBLIC ART
Help the City commission Indigenous public art for
installations along the Arbutus Greenway.
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