It’s not just about banning cars on “pedestrian streets” — it’s about filling the space usually surrendered to cars with magnetic people-places FULL of things that attract people & make them want to stay. Vancouver hasn’t been great at such transformations. The World Cup NEEDS to be a turning point.
For 7 weeks, a 5-block long “segment of Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver will be completely closed to all vehicles for its transformation into the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Via @iamkennethchan.bsky.social
It’s a good start.
#StreetsForPeople
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A big segment of Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver will be fully closed from June 8 to July 28 for the FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone.
