VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Park Board has broken ground on a new park in downtown Vancouver.
The park, located at the intersection of Smithe Street and Richards Street, is a multi-layered structure with a café and an elevated pedestrian bridge which weaves through the park with a lookout over Smithe Street along with seating and two large suspended hammocks. Formerly the area was used as a parking lot.
“Our diverse population expects more from our parks. They must offer respite, recreation, and social interaction, as well as unique experiences. The design of this new park reflects residents’ requests for a park that is bolder and forward thinking. It will include a small café, community plaza with seating and a decorative fountain, a children’s playground, overhead sky-frames to support lighting and art installations, and an elevated pedestrian bridge that will allow multiple vantage points,” Vancouver Park Board chair Camil Dumont said.
“Having vibrant green spaces in busy urban centres is essential for the health of its residents and employees. This new park space brings a truly innovative and elevated design that will certainly make a positive impact on our downtown core. We can’t wait to see it used by the public as a central hub for people to gather and share a sense of community,” Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association president and CEO Charles Gauthier added.
Development of the park has been part of a multi-year process to create new park and outdoor recreation spaces for residents in the south of downtown Vancouver. In 2015 the board began the design process for the park with approval of the design concept in 2016. Smith Bros and Willson (B.C.) was awarded a construction contract for the new park. The project is estimated for completion by 2021.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER - An elevated bridge is one of the anchor features of a new park located in downtown Vancouver which will turn a former parking lot into a new gathering and relaxation space.
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